Thu. Mar 28th, 2024
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The upcoming film of Aamir Khan Laal Singh Chaddha has created quite a buzz since the time of its announcement earlier this year. While the movie has been talked about because of it being a remake of Tom Hanks starrer 1994 film Forrest Gump, it also created noise when its female lead actor Kareena Kapoor revealed that she was asked to audition for the role.

She recently opened up about her first ever screen test (Yes! She did not have to audition even for her debut film Refugee) while speaking to news daily Mid-Day. “I wouldn’t have agreed to do this for anyone except Aamir,” she said, adding that there was no way she would have missed working with Aamir Khan.

While it is common in Hollywood for top actors to audition to get the part, it is unusual in our tinsel town for an A list actor like Kareena Kapoor to give a screen test. Talking about how Khan was confident about her for the part, Kapoor said, “He is a genius, and he would want to do the best for his film. If he asked me to audition, it is only because he knew I was perfect for the part. But he wanted to be sure of what he was seeing in me. There is science to that decision.”

“He wanted me to read two scenes with him. The minute I did the reading, I knew I had bagged the part. I have an amazing chemistry with Aamir that comes alive [on screen] the minute we get together,” she added.

Appreciating the dedication of his co-star with whom she has worked in 3 Idiots and Talaash, Kapoor said, “Aamir is as transformative as Tom Hanks. I am his biggest fan. He is the only actor who leaves me tongue-tied.”

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Laal Singh Chaddha is being directed by Advait Chandan who also made Secret Superstar. Produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao through Aamir Khan Productions along with Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the film is scheduled to be released on Christmas next year.

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