Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies has made waves as one of the standout films of 2024. The film recently took home several awards at IIFA 2025, with Ravi Kishan’s portrayal of the cop Shyam Manohar earning him widespread praise and the Best Supporting Actor award.
Aamir Khan’s Audition Video Goes Viral
In an interesting twist, a video of Aamir Khan auditioning for the same role has surfaced online and quickly gone viral. Aamir had previously revealed that he was initially supposed to play the part of Shyam Manohar but was eventually turned down by Kiran Rao. In the audition clip, Aamir can be seen performing a key scene from the film.
While Aamir’s audition is impressive, many fans have expressed their satisfaction that Ravi Kishan was ultimately cast, praising his performance in the film instead.
Aamir Khan Opens Up About the Rejection
Aamir Khan spoke candidly about the rejection in a past interview, saying, “I really wanted to play the cop and even did a screen test for it, but Kiran didn’t let me. We discussed it and decided together that Ravi Kishan would be the better choice. I think my screen test was good, but it was a joint decision.”
Aamir Khan Celebrates 60th Birthday
On a personal note, Aamir Khan recently celebrated his 60th birthday with a low-key gathering at his Mumbai home, surrounded by close friends, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. During the pre-birthday celebrations, Aamir introduced his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, to the media, shedding light on their relationship.
Gauri, who isn’t particularly fond of Bollywood films, revealed that she wasn’t drawn to Aamir’s famous movies like 3 Idiots or Dangal. Instead, it was Aamir’s calm demeanor that won her over. Aamir, in turn, shared, “I was looking for someone who brings me peace, and then I found her.” Gauri also spoke about how Aamir turned out to be the perfect match for her, highlighting their deep connection.
