Farah Khan will recreate the magic of 'Main Hoon Na', but will Shah Rukh Khan's next film be made with money from YouTube?
- byShikha Srivastava
- 20 Jan, 2026
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan has confirmed that she is returning to direction after a long break. She announced a vlog at actor Nakuul Mehta's Mumbai home. There, Khan spoke candidly about her renewed focus on filmmaking. Fans had been speculating about her return for some time, and Khan's confirmation has sparked considerable buzz in the film industry and among audiences who have followed her work for decades.

Farah Khan's expenses are covered by YouTube.
During the conversation, Farah Khan addressed the expectations surrounding her return. When asked about her new film plans, she said, "I will make one now! My children will be going to college soon, then I'll make one! There's a whole petition on the internet called 'Come back Farah Khan!' So I think the time has come, I think I'll start by the end of this year." Farah also made it clear that she has no intention of abandoning her successful YouTube career. In her characteristic outspoken style, she jokingly said that the platform helps her cover her children's expenses.
Will work with Shah Rukh Khan
When Nakuul jokingly asked if YouTube would finance her next film, Farah gave a witty reply. She said, "If I make a film, I will make it with Shah Rukh! Otherwise, I will wait and continue working on YouTube."
Farah and Shah Rukh have delivered several hit films
Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have previously collaborated on several box office hits, including Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, and Happy New Year. Their partnership is credited with delivering some of Bollywood's most memorable films in recent years.

Shah Rukh and Farah's work front
Khan's last film as a director was Happy New Year in 2014, which was a commercial success and featured Shah Rukh Khan along with a multi-star cast. After his long break from directing, the confirmation of his upcoming project was particularly noteworthy for industry insiders. Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in the film Dunki in 2023 and is expected to next appear in Siddharth Anand's film King. Details about the new collaboration with Farah Khan have not yet been revealed, but industry observers will be awaiting further announcements as the year progresses.
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