Viacom18 Studios, Aamir Khan shoot Forrest Gump inspired film
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| 23 June 2019

Leading Indian content house Viacom18 Studios and Aamir Khan Productions have announced their upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha, inspired by Oscar-winning movie, Forrest Gump.

The film sees Khan in the title role, paired opposite him for the third time Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen. The duo have shared the screen space on 3 Idiots and Talaash. Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and was written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.

Commenting upon the association with Aamir Khan Productions and Paramount Pictures, producer of the original, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios said: “To be able to adapt the classic for Indian audiences is a long-cherished dream for many of us. Knowing Aamir’s burning passion for this subject for many years, he is the perfect partner to bring to life this dream. I also want to thank Jim, Andrew and the wonderful team at Paramount Pictures for believing in our vision and continuously supporting all endeavours to bring some of their best content to the Indian markets.”

“We’re thrilled to be in business with Aamir Khan Productions and Viacom18 Studios, and to see them bringing this timeless story to a whole new generation of audiences,” added Andrew Gumpert, chief operating officer of Paramount Pictures.