Mumbai, June 18 -- Bollywood star Salman Khan is reportedly in advanced discussions with filmmaker-producer Farhan Akhtar for a large-scale period drama inspired by one of the most revered figures in Indian history.

Sources close to the development reveal that the two have been meeting regularly over the past month to discuss the project, which is envisioned as a large-scale theatrical spectacle. The 60-year-old actor is said to have responded positively to the story and scale of the project, which is being planned as a theatrical action spectacle.

"Salman Khan and Farhan Akhtar have been meeting regularly over the last month and discussing a potential collaboration. Salman has loved what he has heard so far and has shown keen interest in...