Aamir Khan wants to play an 18-year-old in 'Dhobi Ghat'

Aamir Khan wants to play an 18-year-old in 'Dhobi Ghat': At 45, Aamir Khan is still game for playing an 18-year-old. Well, such was the irresistible charm of the character that his wife Kiran Rao had penned in her directorial debut Dhobi Ghat.

When Aamir heard the script, he was so bowled over by it that he wanted to act in it. And he wanted to play the role of an 18-year-old dhobi. But the role eventually went to Prateik Babbar.

“When I heard all the characters, I really liked Prateik's character and wanted to do that. But the character requires someone who looks 18-19 years old. So to prove it to Kiran that I can look that young, I did 3 Idiots. But she still didn't agree. Thankfully she gave me some role in her film,” Aamir said while promoting the film at Andheri.

The media persons were surely surprised to see Aamir at the do because earlier at the unveiling of the first look of the film, his wife Kiran Rao had said that she wants Aamir to stay away from the promotions so that limelight is not taken away from the movie.

“I was never meant to be away from the promotions of the film. I'm very proud of the film and I'm part of it, since I'm the producer and have also acted in it. Even Kiran can't keep me away from it,” Aamir said.

Set to release on January 21, Dhobi Ghat also stars Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra, Kitu Gidwani and Nafisa Khan. It tells the story of four characters in downtown Mumbai. Though each comes from a different class of society, their lives are subtly intertwined.

Kiran Rao strictly against casting Aamir Khan for Lead Role?

Kiran Rao strictly against casting Aamir Khan for Lead Role?: Hard to believe, but Kiran Rao was strictly against casting her husband Aamir Khan for the lead role in Dhobi Ghat. How Aamir wooed her makes for an interesting story.

When Aamir read the script that his wife had written he happily volunteered to play the character of Arun, a painter living in the very crowded Masjid Bunder area in Mumbai.

But Kiran was categorically against signing Aamir. Firstly, she was looking for a new face. Secondly, she wanted to shoot the movie in real setting and the presence of Aamir would create crowds of fans within minutes.

Kiran, in fact, auditioned a number of new actors. But none satisfied her. That’s when Aamir played his trick.

“I offered demonstrate to Kiran and the film’s crew how the character should be played,” Aamir said in a TV programme.

Of course, Aamir’s objective was to grab the role. And the trick did work. Once Kiran and the crew saw the rushes of Aamir playing Arun, they unanimously agreed that he suited the role best.

Then what? Aamir had what he wanted.

About Kiran’s fear of Aamir’s presence creating a mob fury? The actor shot secretly in real location and stayed inside a flat for three weeks without anyone in the area getting to know of it.

Some smooth operator he is!

No one to pull the release date of Aamir Khan's 'Dhobi Ghat'?

No one to pull the release date of Aamir Khan's 'Dhobi Ghat'?: Aamir Khan has the power and he doesn't even make an effort to flaunt it. No wonder, with his decision to pull the release date of his next, Dhobi Ghat, from February to January (21st to be precise), he is getting a clear road ahead with no traffic whatsoever, what with Abhishek Bachchan starrer Game moving to a later date as well.

Says a veteran industry insider, "Game was earlier all set to release on 21st January. The date was announced months ago and with the film's principal shoot being through, there were plans lined up to cut the theatrical promo as well."

One was surprised though with the stance taken by Game to stick on to its original release plans. After all two other biggies had silently moved away from the same date with Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf and Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil To Baccha Hai Ji planning to arrive later on. However, as things stand today, the makers of Game have announced a new date,18th March, and in the process have steered clear of Aamir Khan's film (despite it being a low budget offbeat experimental cinema).

Ritesh Sidhwani, producer of Game along with Farhan Akhtar confirms, "Yes, we are not coming on 21st January anymore. It is 18th March for us." One also suspects if this was a goodwill gesture, given the fact that the producers are anyways working with Aamir Khan for their next outing (to be directed by Reema Kagti). After all it won't be fair to clash with the same actor at the box office with whom they have already begun collaboration.

Aamir Khan "No, that was not the case", Ritesh kills the speculation here, "We are not yet ready with our film and needed more time for post production. Since it looked difficult to get Game ready in February as well, we are now aiming for March."

This makes good business as well as commercial sense after all. There has been a heavy dose of films right through the last quarter of 2010. January doesn't look any better with half a dozen major films anyways planned for release. Moving ahead to March means that Game has a field wide open for it to enjoy all the perks that come along with a solo release as well as zilch competition.

Point to be noted though is that World Cup cricket would be in its full fervour during March. A 'game' like this in the middle of some intense game of cricket should indeed bring in all the thrills, both on the big as well as the small screen.

Aamir Khan's‘Dhobi Ghat’ first look

Aamir Khan's‘Dhobi Ghat’ first look: Many Aamir Khan fans were waiting for Dhobi Ghat to release this year after the movie received rave reviews for its sensitive subject at Toronto Film Festival. But the movie is releasing next year in India.

Aamir Khan's‘Dhobi Ghat’ first look

The film’s first look is out and it takes a few moments to understand the poster. After some pondering, it becomes clear that the movie’s poster has Mumbai’s map painted in blue showing all the other characters of the film. In the movie, amchi Mumbai also plays a character. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film is a moving tale about four individuals.

The story is entwined with interpersonal relationships. Aamir plays the role of a painter who owns a small studio in Mumbai and Prateik Babbar is a dhobi. Monica Dogra is the woman who shares affection for both the male characters. The movie is centered on Mumbai’s famous Dhobi Ghat, the livelihood of traditional washer-men of the city. The music score of the film is given by Oscar-winning Argentinean composer Gustavo Santaolalla.

Dhobi Ghat Trailer - Aamir Khan's new Home Production

Dhobi Ghat Trailer - Aamir Khan's new Home Production: Aamir Khan is in the news again, as the release date of his latest film Dhobi Ghat is drawing near. As expected, the trailer of the film is rocking.

Dhobi Ghat - Aamir Khan's new Home Production

Aamir looks cool in Dhobi Ghat trailer. He is seen adding colours with a painting brush, reminding us of his character in Taare Zameen Par, where he painted image of Darsheel Safary. He is also seen cooking in the kitchen. The trailers have come out good.

Dhobi Ghat is directed by Aamir's wife Kiran Rao and produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. It is scheduled for release on January 21, 2011.
here you watch Dhobi Ghat First Trailer:

Dhobi Ghat won't appeal to the audience, Aamir Khan

Dhobi Ghat won't appeal to the audience, Aamir Khan: The aam janta waits for an Aamir Khan film with bated breath - that Aamir, the star, knows. But he fears that his next film Dhobi Ghat won’t appeal to the audience.

Though Dhobi Ghat was well received at the Toronto International Film festival where it was screened for the first time, Aamir has his reservations about the film, which is sensitive in its approach. Aamir is quoted as saying, “I fear that the masses may not like it because it is a very fine and delicate film.”

According to Aamir, the film is for the people who understand films and are sensitive.

The producer clearly admitted that it’s not a hard-core commercial film which will appeal to masses.

Directed by Kiran Rao, his wife, the film is about four individuals whose lives are intertwined.

Yet, Aamir believes that Dhobi Ghaat is the best from his production house.