"I will be losing 20 kgs. I have to be lean and slim," revealed Aamir Khan
On his 54th birthday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced the name of his next project after his 2018 release 'Thugs Of Hindostan'. During his annual birthday press meet at his residence on Thursday, the actor revealed that his next film has been titled 'Lal Singh Chadha'. It will be an official Hindi adaptation of Tom Hanks’ classic ‘Forrest Gump’.
The actor also revealed that the film will be directed by 'Secret Superstar' helmer Advait Chandan and co-produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. “We have bought the rights from Paramount... I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh,” Aamir told reporters.
‘Forrest Gump,’ directed by Robert Zemeckis, released in 1994 and went on to win six Oscars, including best picture, best director and best actor for Hanks. The film, based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel of the same name, follows Forrest Gump, a dim-witted man from Alabama, who witnesses and unwittingly influences several historical events in 20th century USA.
The actor said the makers are yet to lock the cast for the film.“We have started the prep work on the film. The shoot will start from October. I will be prepping for six months. I have to lose weight. I will be losing 20 kgs. I have to be lean and slim,” he added.
The makers of the film have not yet decided the release date for the film but are planning a 2020 outing.
“I have always loved ‘Forrest Gump’ as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family,” Aamir said.
The actor's last release 'Thugs Of Hindostan' failed at the box office. The actor was believed to be working on 'Mahabharata' but it seems the ambitious webshow has been pushed further.
(With inputs from PTI)
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