Published 21:01 IST, September 9th 2019

Aamir Khan makes a u-turn on Gulshan Kumar biopic, will star in Mogul

After dropping out of the biopic on music baron Gulshan Kumar, following MeToo accusations against its director, Aamir Khan has now reversed his decision.

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After dropping out of biopic on late music baron Gulshan Kumar, titled 'Mogul', following MeToo accusations against its director Subhash Kapoor, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has w reversed his decision. As per media reports, during a recent media interaction, actor reportedly confirmed that he is returning to project. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter and made anuncement of same on Monday, September 9.

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Aamir Khan reveals what made him come back to film

Aamir Khan during a recent interview reportedly opened up about his decision and said that despite having a strong disaccord to sexual misconduct, he has decided to sign back to project as director Subhash Kapoor is yet to be proven guilty. Aamir Khan said that he did t want a person who is yet to be tried in a court of law to lose his livelihood. 

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As per media reports, he said that since Kapoor's case was t workplace misconduct, it could t be investigated by an ICC. However, he revealed he had cross-checked with several female crew members who had worked with him in past and said that ne of m said anything wrong against him, and praised him instead. When asked if he is aware of criticism that comes along way, he said that he is aware of that but he is doing what feels right to his heart and conscience. 

Mogul

Mogul is a biopic which chronicles life of late music baron Gulshan Kumar, who is far of T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar. Aamir Khan will both act and produce venture. He revealed that Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, and Kapil Sharma were approached to play lead, initially, however, he himself took up role finally after he was very much impressed with script. Reportedly, rest of cast is yet to be finalized.

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What's next for Aamir Khan

On professional front, Aamir Khan who last appeared in 2018 venture 'Thugs of Hindostan' will be next seen in 'Lal Singh Chaddha', official remake of 1994 Hollywood cult classic Forrest Gump. As per media reports, while Aamir Khan will take up titular role in film, film will also star Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi as his friend. However, re is official confirmation on same. 

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19:58 IST, September 9th 2019