Aamir meets Arijit in Jiaganj, sparks collaboration rumors
What's the story
The quiet visit of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan to Kolkata has sparked rumors of a possible collaboration with renowned singer Arijit Singh. According to reports, Khan arrived in the city on Sunday and headed straight to Singh's residence in Jiaganj for a private meeting. The timing of this interaction has led to speculation about a potential collaboration between the two, reported ETimes.
Recent developments
Singh's decision to step away from playback singing
Notably, Singh recently announced that he would be stepping away from playback singing after fulfilling his commitments this year. This decision has added to the speculation surrounding Khan's visit. A source close to Singh revealed, "Aamir usually prefers to be present during playback recordings for his films." "Arijit typically records in the evening, as that's when he feels his voice is at its best."
Ongoing projects
Khan's ongoing projects and potential collaboration with Singh
Khan is currently working on multiple projects, including the Dadasaheb Phalke biopic, which he will lead, and Ek Din and Lahore 1947, which he has produced. The source further revealed that Khan met Singh briefly on Sunday before their meeting took place on Monday. "Chatter is that Arijit is singing for Aamir's next project, and that is the reason for the visit," they added.
Stay details
Khan's stay in Berhampore and visit details
Khan is reportedly staying at a property in Berhampore. The insider also revealed that Khan brought paan for Singh during his visit. The superstar was last seen in a cameo in Vir Das's directorial Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Before that, he headlined the comedy-drama Sitaare Zameen Par.