Laapataa Ladies: Kiran Rao reveals she rejected ex-husband Aamir Khan for THIS role
In a surprising revelation, Kiran Rao shared that she turned down ex-husband Aamir Khan for a specific role in Laapataa Ladies. Read on to know more.
by Kinnari Singh · BollywoodLife.comLaapataa Ladies: Kiran Rao's upcoming film, is all set to release in theaters on March 1, 2024. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film's trailer has been widely appreciated, especially for its intriguing storyline. Interestingly, the movie is produced by Kiran Rao's ex-husband, Aamir Khan. However, it's worth noting that Aamir Khan was initially intended to star in Laapataa Ladies as well. In a recent interview, Kiran Rao revealed that Aamir expressed keen interest in a specific role and even auditioned for it, but she later rejected him, believing another actor was more suitable for the part.
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Kiran Rao reveals she rejected ex-husband Aamir Khan for THIS role
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In a conversation with The Week, Kiran Rao shared that Aamir Khan was genuinely interested in playing the role of Manohar. They had lengthy and intense discussions about the portrayal of Manohar. Kiran revealed that Aamir even went through costume and makeup trials to prove how he is perfect for the role of Manohar. Although she appreciated Aamir's audition, Kiran was surprised after seeing Ravi Kishan's version of Manohar. She stated that Ravi brought a sense of juiciness and freshness to Manohar's character. Kiran informed Aamir about choosing Ravi Kishan for the role of Manohar, and upon seeing Ravi Kishan's audition, even Aamir felt that Ravi was more suited for the character.
Check out this video of Aamir Khan at his daughter Ira Khan's wedding below:
Talking about Aamir Khan, the actor has kept a low professional profile since the debacle of Laal Singh Chaddha. He hasn't officially announced his upcoming project. However, on a personal level, he is certainly a happy man, as his daughter Ira Khan recently got married. Aamir Khan actively participated in the wedding festivities, whether it was welcoming guests, shedding tears, or dancing to the beats of the DJ. Aamir certainly played a significant role in her daughter's love story with Nupur Shikhare. Nupur was Aamir Khan's fitness trainer, and that's how Ira met her husband.