Rajkumar Hirani’s Son Vir Cast In Hansal Mehta’s Love Story - Report

Rajkumar Hirani’s son, Vir Hirani, is all set for his Bollywood debut. After captivating theatre audiences with his powerful 35-minute monologue in Feroz Abbas Khan’s Letters of Suresh last year, the upcoming

actor is set to be cast by Hansal Mehta.

Vir Hirani to make Bollywood debut

According to a report by PeepingMoon, Vir will headline a romantic drama backed by Hansal Mehta’s production banner, True Story Films. The film boasts an exceptional creative lineup, with Lijo Jose Pellissery, the visionary Malayalam filmmaker, making his Hindi directorial debut. Casting for the female lead is currently in progress, and production is expected to begin in February 2026. The collaboration between Pellissery, Mehta, and AR Rahman hints at a visually rich and emotionally resonant love story.

Lijo Jose Pellissery and AR Rahman join forces

Pellissery, known for his pathbreaking films such as Angamaly Diaries (2017) and Jallikattu (2019), has earned widespread acclaim for his fearless storytelling and distinctive cinematic approach. Elevating the film’s anticipation further, Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has been brought on board to create the soundtrack.ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor's Next With Rajkumar Hirani Delayed, Director To Shoot Aamir Khan-Starrer First?

All about Vir Hirani

A graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, Vir is already making his acting debut in the digital space with Pritam Pedro, Rajkumar Hirani’s first-ever web series for JioHotstar, co-starring Arshad Warsi and Vikrant Massey. However, the upcoming Hansal Mehta production will officially mark his big-screen debut, positioning him as an emerging talent to watch.

Hansal Mehta’s upcoming projects

Hansal Mehta, who has been curating an impressive slate of OTT and theatrical projects, is producing this film as one of his banner’s flagship ventures. On the directing front, Mehta recently unveiled Gandhi, an ambitious biographical series on Mahatma Gandhi that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and is currently working on a Netflix business drama featuring Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma.