There was a time when the Kapoor parivaar enjoyed unrivalled first family status in Bollywood. Then it was over to the Bachchans. But if Aamir Khan has his way, it will soon be the Khan khandaan that will rule the film industry. Ask why?
There has been quite a buzz around Aamir’s latest project — a film that will not only be produced by Aamir, but will also have inputs by all his family members in some capacity or the other. So while wife Kiran will direct the film, Aamir’s sister Nuzhat (Imran Khan’s mother) will contribute to the script and so will cousin Mansoor Khan.
What’s interesting is that Aamir has managed to get the reticent Mansoor back into the business of making films. Mansoor has earlier helmed blockbusters like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and Akele Hum Akele Tum, but took a hiatus from Bollywood to lead a reclusive life on his farm in Ooty. He returned in a producer’s capacity for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
Says Aamir of the Khan’s magnum opus, “We’ve managed to get him on board as a director as he doesn’t want to return to direction. We want Mansoor back, making films, but he is happy where he is, in Ooty.”
Confirming the entire family’s involvement in the project, Aamir added, “This film will be a mainstream one”. However, the cast hasn’t been decided as yet. “It’s at a very nascent stage,” Aamir admits. “We have not yet decided who will star in it. We are hoping that the script turns out well first, and in any case, we can focus on it only once Delhi Belly releases. I am also busy shooting for Reema Kagti’s film with Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor, so we’ll comment further once we have a bound script ready for the project.”
Considering the “it’s all in the family” approach Aamir has taken towards the film, may we expect Imran Khan to play a starring role? Any guesses?