Farhan & Sivakarthikeyan were leads in ‘Sitaare…’ first: Aamir
In a recent revelation, Aamir Khan revealed that he initially considered Farhan Akhtar for the lead role in the Hindi version of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and Sivakarthikeyan for the Tamil version. However, Aamir was set to act in the film himself after ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ failed, but he changed his mind after reading the script and eventually went on to play the lead role.
In an interview, Aamir shared his initial plan to cast Farhan Akhtar in the Hindi version of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, which is a biographical drama film based on the life of Chandra Kumar Shekhar Apte, a student who was expelled from school due to his poor grades but went on to become a successful lawyer. Aamir said, “When I spoke to Farhan and Sivakarthik, they were very supportive.”
It is interesting to note that Aamir Khan was initially not attached to the project, but after ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ failed to perform well at the box office, he decided to take on the role himself. He must have been impressed by the script, as he later said, “When I read the script, I felt that it was a very unique story and I wanted to be a part of it.”
The film, directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, was released in 2005 and received critical acclaim, with Aamir Khan’s performance being particularly praised. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over Rs 100 crore at the box office. Aamir’s performance in the film earned him several awards and nominations, including the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Farhan Akhtar, who was initially considered for the lead role, has also had a successful career in Bollywood. He has directed and acted in several films, including ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, and ‘Toofaan’. He has also been a part of several successful music albums, including ‘Rock On!!’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.
Sivakarthikeyan, who was considered for the lead role in the Tamil version of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, is a popular Tamil actor known for his performances in films like ‘Maan Karate’, ‘Ethir Neechal’, and ‘Rajini Murugan’. He has also been a part of several successful television shows and has won several awards for his performances.
In conclusion, Aamir Khan’s revelation about Farhan Akhtar and Sivakarthikeyan being his initial choices for the lead role in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is an interesting piece of trivia that sheds light on the film’s production history. Despite not going through with the initial plan, Aamir Khan’s performance in the film was widely praised, and the film remains a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film in Indian cinema.
