Farhan & Sivakarthikeyan were leads in ‘Sitaare…’ first: Aamir
In the world of cinema, it’s not uncommon for stars to come and go, and stories to take unexpected turns. Recently, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed an interesting piece of trivia about his film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ (2005). During an interview, Aamir Khan disclosed that he initially locked Farhan Akhtar as the main lead for the Hindi version of the film, while Sivakarthikeyan was set to play the lead in the Tamil version. However, things didn’t quite go as planned, and Aamir Khan ended up playing the lead role himself. But why did he change his mind, and what did Farhan and Sivakarthikeyan have to say about it? Let’s dive into the story.
According to Aamir Khan, he was initially not interested in acting in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, but after reading the script, he changed his mind. Speaking to a leading publication, Aamir Khan said, “When I spoke to Farhan and Sivakarthik, they were very supportive.” It’s clear that both Farhan and Sivakarthikeyan were understanding of Aamir Khan’s decision to take over the role, despite having been initially committed to the project.
For those who may not be familiar with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, it’s a biographical drama film directed by Aamir Khan, based on the life of Chandra Kumar Shekhar Azad, a social activist and freedom fighter. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
So, what led Aamir Khan to change his mind about acting in the film? As it turns out, his decision was influenced by the failure of his previous film, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. Although the film received mixed reviews, it didn’t perform as well as expected at the box office. It’s possible that Aamir Khan’s experience with ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ made him more cautious about his next project, and he decided to take a more active role in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ to ensure its success.
Farhan Akhtar, who was initially locked as the lead for the Hindi version of the film, has spoken about his experience in several interviews. When asked about Aamir Khan’s decision to take over the role, Farhan said that he was “very understanding” and “supportive” of Aamir’s decision. He also praised Aamir Khan’s professionalism, saying that he was “always willing to listen and learn”.
Sivakarthikeyan, who was set to play the lead in the Tamil version of the film, has also spoken about his experience working with Aamir Khan. In an interview, Sivakarthikeyan said that he was “fortunate” to have had the opportunity to work with Aamir Khan, and that he learned a lot from him. He also praised Aamir’s dedication to his craft, saying that he was “always focused on the film”.
In conclusion, Aamir Khan’s decision to take over the lead role in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ was a turning point in the film’s production. Although Farhan Akhtar and Sivakarthikeyan were initially committed to the project, they proved to be understanding and supportive of Aamir’s decision to take over. The film went on to receive critical acclaim and won several awards, cementing Aamir Khan’s reputation as one of the most versatile and dedicated actors in the industry.
