Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s next has become one of the most talked about projects in the industry, and for good reason. It sees the director reunite with Aamir Khan over two decades after their classic ‘Lagaan’ (2001). Now, word is that Farhan Akhtar may have a special appearance in the film that is set against the backdrop of India’s Partition and will chronicle the life of Lala Amarnath, independent India’s first cricket captain.
Ashutosh Gowariker
Akhtar has been attached to the project as a producer, along with Aamir Khan Productions. But he is not ruling out the possibility of stepping in front of the camera.
A source told mid-day that he is likely to slip into the role of a celebrated Pakistani cricketer. “Even though it’s an extended cameo, Farhan’s role is emotionally pivotal to the narrative. He plays Lala Amarnath’s close friend, who remains in Pakistan after the Partition. The film isn’t just about cricket; it’s about friendship during one of the most turbulent moments in the subcontinent’s history. Ashutosh has asked Farhan to consider the role, but it’s not locked yet,” shared a source.
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Lala Amarnath scored the first ever century for India in Test cricket in December 1933