Aamir Khan to star in ‘Forrest Gump’ remake

Superstar Aamir Khan, on the occasion of his 54th birthday, announced he is remaking Hollywood actor Tom Hanks’ Oscar-winning 1994 film ‘Forrest Gump’. Titled ‘Laal Singh Chadha’, the film will be directed by Advait Chandan. Advait made his directorial debut with Aamir’s production venture ‘Secret Superstar’ in 2017. He was the star’s manager before turning a film director.

“I have an announcement for my fans and media. I have finalised my next film and it is titled Laal Singh Chadha. It is a remake of American film Forrest Gump. It is being made by Viacom 18 and Aamir Khan Productions. Advait Chandan will direct it. We have bought the rights from Paramount Pictures,” he told reporters.

Aamir Khan also shared he will be wearing a turban and his role requires him to shed 20 kilos. The actor added that he has already started the preparation which will last for six months. l

Aamir Khan to star in Forrest Gump remake

Superstar Aamir Khan, on the occasion of his 54th birthday, announced he is remaking Hollywood actor Tom Hanks Oscar-winning 1994 film Forrest Gump. Titled Laal Singh Chadha, the film will be directed by Advait Chandan. Advait made his directorial debut with Aamirs production venture Secret Superstar in 2017. He was the stars manager before turning a film director. I have an announcement for my fans and media. I have finalised my next film and it is titled Laal Singh Chadha. It is a remake of American film Forrest Gump. It is being made by Viacom 18 and Aamir Khan Productions. Advait Chandan will direct it. We have bought the rights from Paramount Pictures, he told reporters. Aamir Khan also shared he will be wearing a turban and his role requires him to shed 20 kilos. The actor added that he has already started the preparation which will last for six months. l