Aamir Khan's next project is an official adaptation of Tom Hanks’ classic ‘Forrest Gump.’ Aamir shared the news on the occasion of his 54th birthday that the Hindi adaptation will be titled “Lal Singh Chaddha,” which he will be co-produced with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The film will be directed by “Secret Superstar” director Advait Chandan.
“We have bought the rights from Paramount... I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh,” Aamir said. ‘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 decide on other members of the the cast. “We have started the prep work for the film. The shoot will start from October. I have to lose weight to look lean and slim,” he added. The makers are planning for a 2020 release. “I have always loved ‘Forrest Gump’ as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character and is a film for the whole family,” Aamir said. Aamir was last seen in Yash Raj Films’ ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ alongside actors Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
