Aamir Khan to undergo major transformation for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Lalkaara'?
What's the story
Aamir Khan is all set to collaborate with Ashutosh Gowariker on a new sports drama titled Lalkaara. The film will be their first major project together since the iconic Lagaan. In this upcoming venture, Khan (61) will play a character much younger than his actual age and has already begun a significant weight-loss program, reported Filmfare.
Role preparation
Khan to play a 25-year-old
A source close to the development told Filmfare, "Aamir Khan is on a massive weight-loss program for Ashutosh Gowariker's next film."
"Touted as a sports drama, Lalkaara will see the actor playing a 25-year-old. Aamir is known to go all out when it comes to physically transforming for a role, and this time too, he is putting in a great deal of work to look convincing."
Film details
What is the movie about?
Written by Piyush Gupta and Neeraj Singh, Lalkaara delves into themes of rivalry, friendship, and patriotism.
The film is based on the legendary 1952 Test series between India and Pakistan.
It will be produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment.
Freedom at Midnight star Sidhant Gupta reportedly co-stars alongside Khan.