Subhash Ghai Announces Comeback with a Twist — Riteish Deshmukh as “Next Heroine”
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, known for Bollywood classics like Pardes and Taal, surprised fans on Monday by announcing his return to filmmaking — and with a twist. In a lighthearted yet intriguing Instagram post, Ghai introduced Riteish Deshmukh as the “next heroine” of his upcoming film under the Mukta Arts banner.
Ghai posted a throwback image of Deshmukh from the 2006 comedy Apna Sapna Money Money, in which the actor famously donned a female disguise. “She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under Mukta Arts. A classic beauty,” Ghai wrote, adding a playful challenge for fans to guess the identity.
The post ignited a buzz on social media, with fans and celebrities alike jumping into the guessing game. Actor Mahima Chaudhry humorously commented, “That’s Desh Mukh. What about Pardes Mukh?” Fans flooded the post with enthusiasm, many expressing their delight at Deshmukh’s return to cross-dressing comedy.
While it remains unclear whether Ghai’s announcement is a marketing tease or a serious casting reveal, the post signals his official return to the director’s chair after his 2022 film 36 Farmhouse.
In earlier interviews, the 80-year-old filmmaker cited disillusionment with the lack of creative passion in the industry as the reason behind his sabbatical. With this unexpected reveal, Ghai seems poised to bring both humor and heart back to Bollywood.
