Akhtar in talks to join Khan's biopic of Lala Amarnath
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Farhan Akhtar is in talks to play a major role in Aamir Khan's new biopic about cricket legend Lala Amarnath.
Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker are reuniting for this film after their classic Lagaan.
Khan will star as Amarnath, while Akhtar is expected to play his closest friend, a bond that's central to the story.
Hirani story set during 1947 Partition
Set during India's Partition in 1947, the movie dives into Amarnath's life and his journey through cricket, with friendship as a big theme.
Story by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Khan, Excel Entertainment, and Hirani, filming kicks off October 2026.
The script has had several readings with input from Hirani and Abhijat Joshi, set against a historical backdrop while mixing sports with the era's big social changes.