Photo gallery: Karan Johar's Takht - Check out the star cast

Karan Johar surprised one and all by announcing his ambitious project - Takht - on Thursday last week. The film reportedly based on one of the chapters in Indian history has an ensemble cast on board.

Takht stars Ranveer Singh as the male lead.

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Though the makers haven't divulged details about the film, speculations are rife that the film will revolve around two warring brothers - Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, sons of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Vicky Kaushal in on board the film to play a very important character. He is probably the other male lead.

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The film will see Kareena Kapoor Khan essaying the role of a sister of the character essayed by Ranveer Singh. 

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'Dhadak' girl Janhvi Kapoor too will make her presence felt.

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Veteran actor Anil Kapoor is also a part of the film.

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Alia Bhatt will reportedly play Ranveer's ladylove in the film.

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Bhumi Pednekar too will play an important character in the period drama.

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