# Imran Khan’s comeback ‘Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum’ casts Bhumi Pednekar 2026-08-07T17:10:26+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Imran Khan is returning to films after a nine-year break with 'Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum', directed by Danish Aslam. In an exclusive interview with Times of India, Imran revealed that Bhumi Pednekar, his co-star in the film, worked as an assistant on the Y Films show 'Rishta.com' years ago. The actor said he approached Netflix to co-produce the film and that Danish wrote the screenplay based on Imran's basic idea. Imran also opened up about why he stepped away from acting in 2015 after 'Katti Batti'. He said financial security meant he was not dependent on paychecks, and that fame never excited him. He prioritised personal fulfilment over stardom. The interview also touched on his mental health and separation from wife Avantika Malik. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum, Bhumi Pednekar, Bollywood comeback, Danish Aslam, Imran Khan, Rishta.com Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/imran-khans-comeback-adhoore-hum-adhoore-tum-casts-bhumi-pednekar/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/imran-khans-comeback-adhoore-hum-adhoore-tum-casts-bhumi-pednekar/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.