Aamir Khan’s Near Collaboration with Mani Ratnam

Aamir Khan recently disclosed that he nearly teamed up with the renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam for a project titled Lajo, an adaptation of Ismat Chughtai’s short story Gharwali, back in 2007. This project generated significant excitement at the time but ultimately did not come to fruition.

Clarification on Project Status

In a recent interview with Galatta, Aamir clarified that, contrary to earlier reports, the film was not abandoned due to creative differences between him and Mani Ratnam. “We wanted to work with each other and almost did Lajo, but that didn’t work out for some other reason. It had nothing to do with him and me,” Aamir explained. He expressed his admiration for the director of Ponniyin Selvan and hopes for a future collaboration.

Aamir’s Admiration for Mani Ratnam

Identifying himself as a “huge fan” of Mani Ratnam, Aamir shared that they have met multiple times and engaged in meaningful discussions. “I have been to his house and spoken at length. He’s someone whose work I truly respect,” Aamir remarked. Although Lajo did not materialize, fans of both cinematic visionaries remain optimistic about a potential collaboration that could blend their creative talents.

What’s Next for Aamir Khan

Aamir is currently promoting his highly anticipated comeback film Sitaare Zameen Par, set to release on June 20. This film is being touted as the spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par (2007) and follows the journey of a football coach training a team of specially-abled children.

Directed by R.S. Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par features Genelia Deshmukh alongside a fresh ensemble cast and is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit.

Mani Ratnam’s Recent Work

Meanwhile, Mani Ratnam’s latest film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, has received mixed reviews from audiences and is currently underperforming at the box office.

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Aamir Khan, Mani Ratnam, Genelia Deshmukh, Kamal Haasan, R.S. Prasanna, Ismat Chughtai

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Titles

Lajo, Gharwali, Sitaare Zameen Par, Taare Zameen Par, Thug Life

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