Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' To Show 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots That Killed Over 8,000 People
Aamir Khan¡¯s next movie is a remake of 1994 classic Forrest Gump, the original film that starred Tom Hanks in the lead role. Titled Laal Singh Chaddha, it is said that the movie will be based on 1984 Anti Sikh Riots. Earlier, it was being said that the movie will be based on Babri Masjid demolition.
The 1984 anti-Sikh riots killed more than 3000 Sikhs in Delhi and about 8000 people across the entire nation. Also known as 1984 Sikh Massacre, the riots were a series of organised programs by anti-Sikh mobs against the Sikhs community post the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by Sikh bodyguards.
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It June this year, it was confirmed that Kareena Kapoor is starring alongside Aamir Khan in the movie. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh had announced the same on Twitter, ¡°IT¡¯S OFFICIAL... Kareena Kapoor Khan teams up with Aamir Khan in #LaalSinghChaddha... Inspired by the classic #ForrestGump... Directed by Advait Chandan... Written by Atul Kulkarni... Produced by Viacom18 Studios and Aamir Khan Productions... #Christmas 2020 release,¡± he wrote. The two have previously starred in movies like Talaash and 3 Idiots.
The movie is being produced by Aamir Khan productions and Viacom 18. Advait Chandan, who has previously directed Aamir Khan in Secret Superstar, is directing the movie.
¡°My next film is finalised it is called 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'. We have bought the rights from Paramount. I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh,¡± Aamir Khan had earlier said while announcing the movie.
Aamir Khan who is also known as Mr Perfectionist of Bollywood will reportedly be shedding 20kgs to ace the role. ¡°It is a wonderful story. It is a feel-good film. It is a film for the whole family,¡± he had earlier said.
