Shaan R Grover is officially stepping back to the 1850s. After playing the toxic ex-fiancé Mahesh Iyer in the 2025 Yash Raj Films hit Saiyaara—which pulled in over ₹579 crore globally—the actor has locked in his next project. He will headline the upcoming period piece Flower Waali.
The film pairs him opposite actress Chandralekha Mukherjee. And this isn’t just a straightforward historical script. The plot actually weaves in time-travel elements, marking a sharp departure from his contemporary romantic breakout. Kamal Chandra is sitting in the director’s chair for this one. You might know Chandra from his work on the 2023 film Ab Dilli Dur Nahin and 2024’s Hamare Baarah.
To nail the authentic aesthetic of the era, the crew spent a solid month shooting across Madhya Pradesh. They set up production in Bhopal and Khajuraho. But they also pushed into the relatively unexplored temples and makbaras of Panna for principal photography. Grover praised the remote locations publicly. He specifically called out the mesmerizing architecture and the warmth of the local residents.
This casting move answers the biggest question surrounding Grover’s career trajectory right now. Following up a breakout hit is never easy. But instead of playing it safe with another standard romance, he is taking a big swing with an ambitious time-jumping script.