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Aamir Khan reveals why he refused a role in Sanju

Aamir Khan reveals why he refused a role in Sanju

The actor was offered to play Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt but he turned down the role
25 May, 2018

Aamir Khan is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood, so it came as a surprise when he revealed that he gave up a role in the Sanjay Dutt biopic Sanju.

During a recent media interaction, the Dangal star shared that the film's director Rajkumar Hirani offered him the role of Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt in the biopic, however Aamir was eyeing another role in the film.

"He (Hirani) approached me with the script and I loved it. He wanted me to play Dutt saab’s role. It is a fantastic role and the story is largely on the father-son relationship. But Sanju’s role is unbelievable," he said.

Aamir added, "So as an actor, I told Raju that Sanjay Dutt’s role is so wonderful that it won my heart. So in this film I can’t do any other role but Sanjay Dutt’s, which of course I cannot do because Ranbir (Kapoor) is playing it. So, do not offer me anything."

Though Aamir turned down the role, in real life, Sunil and the actor shared a sweet bond. "He always sent me telegrams in those days to wish me on Diwali, Eid, birthday... if my film did well, he'd send me a congratulatory note."

The actor has previously worked with Hirani on PK and 3 Idiots and even though he didn't get to play Sanjay, he "cannot wait to watch the film."

Sanju is slated to release June 29.

Comments

Mr.T May 25, 2018 12:20pm
A very diplomatic comment by amir khan, a film is definitely a major flop...
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Ayaz ali May 26, 2018 01:08pm
Ammir sir your saying ryt
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Mr Dev May 27, 2018 01:52pm
@Mr.T how and why are you so sure that this film is going to be a flop film?
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kabeelakhan May 29, 2018 12:19pm
What made him think he can play Sanjay Dutt on screen with his diminutive figure .
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joe May 29, 2018 12:37pm
this movie is going to be a BIG FLOP mark my words
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dean May 30, 2018 09:00pm
Ranbir might be a good actor But not at the level of Amir Khan. Hope it is a good film for Sanjay Dutt
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