The announcement of Abhishek Varman’s upcoming multi-starrer in April was punctuated with incessant speculation around two of its seven central characters Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt. Many reports claimed that the co-stars of several ’90s hits, including Thaanedaar, Khalnayak, and Saajan, who have reunited 21 years after their last release, the Afzal Khan-directed Mahaanta, have no scenes together in the upcoming period drama.

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A source from the film’s team reveals, “Sanjay and Madhuri shot a couple of dramatic sequences together over three days with co-stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. While Varun’s portions were wrapped up in two days, Alia was present on the set for a day after which she headed to Bulgaria to resume work with Ranbir Kapoor on Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra.”

According to the source, there was no awkwardness between the former co-stars and the scenes went off smoothly. “Next up, Madhuri is scheduled to shoot her grand mujra song, choreographed by Saroj Khan and Remo D’souza, from September 5 to 7, while Sanjay is yet to wrap up his portions as well. All major scenes will be completed by the month-end,” the source informs, adding that Abhishek is aiming to wrap up the film by November-end.

Madhuri was brought on-board Kalank in place of Sridevi after the latter’s untimely demise in February. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Fox Star Studios, and Sajid Nadiadwala.