"You Are a Very Big Star, My Film is Small": Why Did 'Laapataa Ladies' Director Kiran Rao Say No to Aamir Khan?

The film 'Laapataa Ladies', which shows the story of newlywed brides in a different way, has now entered the Oscars. The film 'Laapataa Ladies', directed by director Kiran Rao, was well-liked by the audience. At the same time, this film has now been selected as the official entry for Oscar 2025 from India. Many new but excellent actors were seen in this film. But you will be surprised to know that Aamir Khan himself had expressed his desire to work in this film, but Kiran Rao rejected him.

Aamir liked the story of this film so much that he wanted to do a role in this film. Aamir had even auditioned for this role, but Kiran Rao rejected him. Kiran said that Aamir is a very big star and his arrival will change the film completely.

Aamir wanted to do this role

Aamir Khan wanted to play the role of ‘Thanedaar’ in the film 'Laapataa Ladies'. This character is played by Ravi Kishan in the film. During an interview, Aamir Khan said, "I wanted to do a role in the film, but Kiran said, 'You are a very big star, my film is small, you will spoil it'". To this Aamir had said, "At least let me do a screen test, we will see if I am right for this role or not. That's why, I gave the screen test". However, later Aamir realised that he was a big star and his presence in the film would increase people's expectations.