Lagaan: Aamir Khan's Oscar Nominated Film To Get Broadway Show Adaptation in UK?
Aamir Khan's famous movie Lagaan which was released On June 15 2001 in India is in talks to be adapted into a Broadway show in the UK. The actor also has another movie releasing soon called Laal Singh Chaddha based on the popular movie Forrest Gump.
Lagaan: Once Upon A Time has completed 21 years of its release in Hindi cinema on Wednesday and now the Aamir Khan-starrer is set be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK, reports say. Laal Singh Chaddha: Aamir Khan And Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Film’s Trailer To Be Unveiled On May 29, Confirms Actor.
According to a source: "Several leading producers from the UK have requested for the rights from Aamir Khan Productions and a final decision will be made soon regarding the West End Theatre".
The West End Theatre is the equivalent to the Broadway show which is one of the biggest and most popular theatres worldwide.
The source added: "Aamir Khan's team is yet to make a final decision about it. The makers have different plans which include doing a worldwide tour of the show that will feature a completely original cast". Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh and Others Rehearsing 'Ghanan Ghanan' in This Priceless Throwback Video From Lagaan Sets Will Make Your Day.
Lagaan is a tale set in 1893 during the late Victorian period of India's colonial British Raj. The film is directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and is produced by Aamir Khan Productions. On the work front, Aamir is gearing up for the release of Laal Singh Chaddha on August 11.
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