Laal Singh Chaddha is all set to be released on August 11. It is a Hindi remake of Robert Zemeckis’ 1994 classic Forrest Gump, which featured Tom Hanks in the titular role. The film has collaboratively been produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. While the trailer has given a glimpse of what the film is all about, there’s a lot in the film that hasn’t been unveiled yet and will serve as a surprise to the viewers.
Aamir Khan, who is busy promoting his upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha, has spoken about Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in the film. As per reports in Bollywood Hungama, in a recent interview with a journalist, Aamir Khan opened up about it and gave some headline-worthy quotes about Shah Rukh Khan’s presence in Laal Singh Chaddha.
When asked how he managed to get Shah Rukh Khan on board, Aamir Khan said, “Shah Rukh is a friend. I told him that ‘I needed someone who can represent what Elvis (Presley) represented in America. I need the biggest iconic star of India, which is why I am coming to you’ (smiles). He was really sweet and he said, ‘Yes’.”
In Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan will be seen sharing screen space with his 3 Idiots co-stars Kareena Kapoor and Mona Singh. It also marks the Bollywood debut of Naga Chaitanya.