By Sumita Kashyup 
The Gulshan Kumar biopic titled Mogul has been in development for several years. The film is based on the life of Gulshan Kumar, the founder of T Series. Aamir Khan was earlier confirmed to play the lead role.
However, the project has seen major changes in its creative team, script and casting plans. As of 2026, the film remains a project in development.
What Is Mogul About?
Mogul is planned as a biographical drama about Gulshan Kumar. He built T Series from a small music business into one of India’s biggest music companies.
The story is expected to cover his rise, business journey and contribution to the Indian music industry. His life also had a tragic end when he was killed in Mumbai in 1997.
This is not a regular fictional story. It is based on the life and career of a real person.
Is Aamir Khan Still Playing Gulshan Kumar?
Aamir Khan was confirmed for the role in 2019. He also planned to produce the film with Kiran Rao at that time.
The project later faced more delays. In November 2024, Bhushan Kumar said that Aamir Khan still wanted to be part of the film. He also said that the project was delayed because his mother, Sudesh Kumari, had concerns about the script. However, the situation changed again in 2025.
A January 2025 report stated that T Series was rebuilding the project with director Tushar Hiranandani. It also said that the casting had not been finalised at that time.
Who Is Directing the Mogul Movie?
The film was first announced with Subhash Kapoor as its director. Akshay Kumar was also attached to the project before leaving it.
Aamir Khan later joined the film. He eventually stepped away after concerns about allegations involving Subhash Kapoor. He later returned to the project in 2019.
The project was delayed again. In January 2025, Tushar Hiranandani was reported to have joined the film as director. A fresh screenplay was also being developed under Bhushan Kumar’s supervision.
Why Was Mogul Delayed for So Long?
The movie has had a long development period. It was announced with Akshay Kumar in the lead. He later left the project because of creative differences. Aamir Khan then became involved as the lead actor and producer.
The film also faced a major setback in 2018 after allegations involving its then-director became public. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao decided to leave the project at that stage. Aamir later explained that he reconsidered his decision after discussions about the matter and returned to the film.
Later, the script itself became another issue.
Bhushan Kumar said in 2024 that his mother had reservations about the script. This caused another delay because the family wanted to be comfortable with the way Gulshan Kumar’s story would be shown on screen.
The project was still being rebuilt in 2025, with Tushar Hiranandani working on a fresh version of the screenplay. The earlier report said production was planned after the new script and casting work.
Who Was Gulshan Kumar?
Gulshan Kumar was the founder of Super Cassettes Industries, the company behind T Series. He played an important role in India’s music business and helped make recorded music more widely available.
His journey began with a small business. He later built a large music company and entered film production.
His success was closely linked with the rise of music cassettes in India. T Series later became a major name in the Hindi music and film industry.
His story is interesting because it shows how a small business can grow into a major entertainment company.
How Did Gulshan Kumar Die?
Gulshan Kumar was killed on 12 August 1997 in Mumbai.
According to the Bombay High Court record, he had visited a Shiva temple in Jeet Nagar, Andheri West, as part of his regular routine. He was attacked after leaving the temple.
The case later went through a long legal process.
Abdul Rauf Merchant was convicted in the murder case and received a life sentence. In 2021, the Bombay High Court upheld his conviction. The court also upheld the acquittal of music producer Ramesh Taurani.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
Yes. The film is planned as a biographical drama based on the life of Gulshan Kumar, the founder of T Series.
Aamir Khan was earlier confirmed for the role and said that he wanted to be part of the project. However, the film was later rebuilt with a new creative team, and the latest reported casting status should be checked before calling him the final confirmed lead.
Tushar Hiranandani was reported to have joined the project as director in January 2025. He was brought in to develop a fresh version of the story.
Gulshan Kumar was the founder of T Series and a major figure in India’s music business. He also worked as a film producer.
Gulshan Kumar was killed on 12 August 1997 in Mumbai. The Bombay High Court later upheld the conviction of Abdul Rauf Merchant in the murder case.