Aamir Khan announces next film on 54th birthday
On 54th birthday, superstar Aamir Khan announced his next project, Lal Singh Chaddha, which is an official adaptation of Forrest Gump. The movie which is slated to release next year will be helmed by Secret Superstar director Advait Chandan. Aamir has started prepping-up for his character and will lose 20 kilos in six months. Lal Singh Chaddha will go on floors in October 2019. Aamir has bought the rights from Paramount and the project will be bankrolled by Viacom and Aamir Khan Productions. Rest of the cast is yet to be finalised.
With his latest announcement, Aamir has put a full stop to all speculations regarding his big next. Reportedly, Aamir will be playing a role of Sikh and will wear turban. So, get ready to witness Aamir in a completely new avatar.
Every year Aamir hosts a press meet on his birthday, however, this year, he surprisingly announced his next film. He cut the cake amidst the presence of media and wife Kiran Rao. On his birthday, Aamir will leave for North Ireland where he will attend Belfast Film Festival. Check out Aamir Khan's birthday celebration pictures and videos below.
For unversed, Advait collaborated with Aamir on two projects before making his directorial debut with Zaira Wasim starrer Secret Superstar. Earlier, he has worked as an assistant director in Taare Zameen Par (2007) and Dhobi Ghat (2010).
Released in 1994, Forrest Gump is a comedy-drama based on a 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film had Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in pivotal roles. As per Wikipedia, Forrest Grump revolves around ''a slow-witted but kind-hearted man who witnesses and, unwittingly, influences, several defining historical events in the 20th century in the United States''.
