Aamir Khan refused Dutt biopic

Aamir Khan refused Dutt biopic because he was not interested in “playing Dutt’s father”.

At a time in Bollywood when superstars are seen romancing women half their age, Aamir Khan set the ball rolling by playing a father On-screen in films like 'Talash' and the recent blockbuster 'Dangal'. It was only a few months back when the father of three was questioned if he wouldn't mind playing on-screen dad to actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, to which he gladly said, "Yes!"

However, when the offer did, in fact, come knocking on his door, the actor reportedly shot it down.

According to media reports, director Rajkumar Hirani and writer Abhijat Joshi had allegedly approached Aamir to play the role of Sanjay Dutt's father, Sunil Dutt, in the upcoming biopic, which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the titular role. If reports are to be believed, then Aamir shot the offer down as he thought the director was approaching him to play the role of Sanjay and said that he was not interested in "playing Dutt's father."

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has now been roped in, to essay the role of Sunil Dutt in the biopic opposite Manisha Koirala, who will be seen playing Sanjay's mother Nargis. Sonam Kapoor and Anushka Sharma will also be seen in sporting roles in the film.