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Aamir Khan’s Pan-India Epic: Mahabharat in 8 Parts

At present, big budget pan-India films are becoming very popular. Many filmmakers are trying to create stories that can attract audiences across the country.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   31 March 2026 10:44 AM IST
Aamir Khan’s Pan-India Epic: Mahabharat in 8 Parts
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At present, big budget pan-India films are becoming very popular. Many filmmakers are trying to create stories that can attract audiences across the country. One such ambitious idea comes from Aamir Khan, who has been planning to bring the great Indian epic Mahabharat to the big screen.

This idea is not new. Aamir Khan first spoke about making Mahabharat into a film many years ago. From the beginning, he wanted to present the story in a grand and detailed way. Unlike regular movies, this project needed deep research and careful planning because Mahabharat is a very large and complex story.

Around 2010, the project slowly moved into the early stages. The team started working on the script and tried to understand the cultural and historical details properly. They also discussed the budget and how the project could be made into multiple parts instead of just one film.

Later, in 2015, Aamir Khan shared his wish to play the role of Lord Krishna. He also thought about introducing new actors for other important roles. This showed that he wanted to present the story in a fresh and unique way.

After the success of Secret Superstar, Aamir Khan once again focused on this dream project. The plan became even bigger. Instead of a few parts, the story was expanded into an eight-part series. The idea included high production values, big stars, and world-class visuals.

However, the project faced many problems. The biggest challenge was the huge budget required. Because of this, Aamir Khan decided to stop the project for some time.

Now, after a long gap, he is again showing interest in restarting Mahabharat. Fans are excited to see if this dream project will finally become a reality. If it happens, it could become one of the biggest films ever made in Indian cinema.