‘Laapataa Ladies’ misses Oscar shortlist; Aamir Khan responds
India’s official entry for Oscars' International Film category, Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ (Lost Ladies) misses the shortlist. Aamir Khan productions responds.
Aamir Khan is gearing up to bring two cinematic gems to life as ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and ‘Lahore: 1947’ are all set to roll onto the filming stage come February. The versatile actor, who had tantalized fans with the announcement of these projects last year, is not only producing but will also grace the screen as the male lead in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Joining him in this cinematic journey is the talented Genelia D’Souza, who will be taking on the role of the female lead. The film, under the directorial prowess of RS Prasanna, promises to be a compelling tale.
Aamir Khan is leaving no stone unturned as he dives into the preparations for ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. After months of meticulous planning and numerous reading sessions with the ensemble cast, the actor is all set to bring the film to life on February 2.
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Reports reveal that Aamir has carefully curated his look for the film. With 70 to 80 working days allocated to the project, this is going to be one of the speediest deliveries by the actor, despite the extensive pre-production efforts invested.
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Meanwhile, ‘Lahore: 1947’ is another gem in Aamir Khan’s cinematic crown, with the actor taking on the role of the producer. Directed by the seasoned Rajkumar Santoshi, the film boasts Sunny Deol as the lead character. The gripping partition drama will hit the floors on February 12, 2024. To authentically recreate the bygone era, significant groundwork has already commenced in Mumbai.
As the excitement builds up for the simultaneous production of these two films, Aamir Khan fans can anticipate a cinematic treat that not only showcases his acting prowess but also his adept skills as a producer. With ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and ‘Lahore: 1947’ poised to captivate audiences, February is gearing up to be a month of cinematic splendor in the Bollywood calendar.
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