Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt in Gauri Shinde’s next film

Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt will star in “English Vinglish” director Gauri Shinde’s next film.

The movie will be produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, Karan Johar’s Dharma and Hope Productions.

“Red Chillies Entertainment…Dharma and Hope Productions are proud to present Gauri Shinde’s next starring…SHAH RUKH KHAN and ALIA BHATT..,” Johar tweeted just hours after teasing fans with “big announcement coming up…”

Shinde, who is married to director R Balki, shot to fame with her debut 2012 movie, starring Sridevi.

The film had a simple yet heartwarming story of a housewife who rediscovers herself by learning English to fit in the world of her husband and children.

The director had also given a hint about her upcoming project on the microblogging website.

“Yes, I am making my next film. Script done… Well almost… Going on the floors soon. Looking forward to be back in action,” Shinde had tweeted.