Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?
Actor Atul Kulkarni has written the script for the official Forrest Gump remake.
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Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.
At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.
Audiences will hope that Rajinikanth's Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj's action film and Rajkumar Hirani's Dadasaheb Phalke biopic are not marred by Aamir Khan's disconcerting, repetitive performances. Aamir's real strength lies in championing stories that challenge conventions and are considered risky by mainstream filmmakers.
'I was in serious depression during the shooting of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' 'I realised that this is not the film I wanted to make.' 'Aamir told me we will redo, remove eight key characters and reshoot.' 'He gave me the confidence and told me it was a timeless script.'
It will be his second guest appearance in a movie in two months.
Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
'Every time they were paired together in the past, Kareena came on board for Aamir's sake, although she had little to do, like in Talaash and 3 Idiots. This time, Aamir was determined to give Kareena more space.'
Kareena Kapoor and Aamir Khan spent their Sunday working on their film, Laal Singh Chaddha.
Will Laal Singh Chaddha do justice to its Hollywood original's cult status, wonders Namrata Thakker.
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Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.
While Kareena kept it light and fun, Aamir didn't shy away from roasting Karan Johar.
A remake of Tom Hanks's brilliant film Forrest Gump, Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Secret Superstar director Advait Chandan.
'He looks in good nick. Probably needs to spend a little more time on his footwork, but should get into most teams.'
After much partying, it's time for Kareena to get back to work.
Laal Singh Chaddha's kick off party in Chandigarh.
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed these stars on Tuesday.
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India's relations with Turkey have been strained relations after Article 370 was abrogated in Kashmir last year, a move Emine Erdogan's husband has been vocal against.
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'There is always so much to learn from Aamir sir.'
Stephan Lichtsteiner, whose marauding runs down right flank for Switzerland have earned him the nickname Forrest Gump, may find his style cramped by Ecuador's pacey wingers in Sunday's World Cup match.
Juggling marriage, motherhood and movies -- all in a day's work -- Kareena loves her job and hopes she'll never retire. So do we, as the actress turns 43 on September 21.
"I really love the country... That's how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it's not the case so please don't boycott my films, please watch my films," Aamir said.
Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out.
Love stories, superheroes, family dramas, kiddie flicks, whodunits, rom-coms, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT menu for the week.
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