Aamir Khan turns 42

                                                                     Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan , Bollywood's talented actor turns a year older on March 14.

Known for his perfectionist streak and somewhat reclusive nature, Aamir has been among the top stars of Hindi film industry for quite a number of years now. Be it the heart rending Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak or hard-hitting Sarfarosh , or the Oscar nominated Lagaan or the youth inspiring Rang De Basanti , Aamir has given a number of unforgettable flicks in his entire career.
Today, he is a part of ambitious projects some of which he is producing himself.

Aamir is already neck deep in his next venture Taare Zameen Pe which is about the relationship between a father and his dyslexic child. In fact, apart from acting in the movie, Aamir has also been partly directing it.

After this, Aamir gets busy with his Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Ghajini in which he plays an amnesiac hero. The Hindi version will be directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who directed the Tamil movie.

And by the end of this year, Aamir will begin shooting for Mani Ratnam's movieLajjo in which Kareena Kapoor will be his heroine.

Aamir is not just passionate about movies but also about social issues. His statements in support of the displaced people of Narmada dam created a furore in Gujarat last year. Apart from this, he likes to be part of movie projects that have some kind of message to give to the masses.

However, we have just one grudge with Aamir: we wish he shouldn't shun the media as much as he does. But we still love him.

Aamir and Kareena paired for the second time

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Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor came within inches of working together for the first time when Vishal Bhardwaj contemplated signing them for his now shelved project 'Mr Singh and Mrs Mehta'. Sadly, the project could never take off. 

But the stellar pairing will indeed happen in Mani Ratnam 's next movie Lajjo , which is an adaptation of Ismat Chugtai's short story of the same title.

And none is more elated than Kareena who is a self-confessed admirer of Aamir. 

Bebo has already started reading Chugtai's book in order to understand the nuances of her character in the movie. 

This would be second consecutive movie based on literary adaptation that Kareena would work in. She was recently seen playing an Indianized Desdemona in Bhardwaj's Omkara .

Lajjo will also be yet another period movie for Aamir after Lagaan and Mangal Pandey The Rising .

The story of Lajjo is set in Rajasthan. It is based on a female-centric theme.

The shooting will begin in January next year. As of now, Ratnam is busy with his movie Guru .

A R Rahman will compose the music for Lajjo while Gulzar will pen the lyrics. The film will be produced by Bobby Bedi.

Mani Ratnam to revive 'Lajjo'

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Bollywood grapevine has it that filmmaker Mani Ratnamis thinking of reviving Lajjo .

The film, announced last year, is still nowhere close to beginning despite the fact that Mani Ratnam had even finalized Aamir Khan andKareena Kapoor to play the lead roles.



It is believed that Mani and producer Bobby Bedi don't see eye-to-eye on certain issues about the project. Reports say that Bobby is not keen on producing the film.

But Mani Ratnam seems determined to make 'Lajjo'. He has reportedly been having constant meetings with writer Renzil D'Souza to write the script.

Not just Ratnam, even Aamir Khan is very eager to see that the film is made. Contrary to certain reports, Aamir says he is not responsible for the film's delay. 

The shooting of the film was expected to begin by the end of year 2007. Now, if all goes well, the movie may go on the floors early next year.

Aamir, Bebo together in Mani ratnam's movie˜Lajjo"

                                                                Kareena in movies" Lajjo"

 Kareena Kapoor is always open to work withAamir Khan. It was her long time wish to act with Aamir and she got the golden chance in ‘3 Idiots’. Now another opportunity has come her way to work alongside with the Mr. Perfectionist. Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor will be seen inMani Ratnam’s ‘Lajjo’, the project which was almost shelved due to money constraints. The film talks about a love story at the time of partition.

It is a big budget film and Mani Ratnam revives it on looking at Aamir-Kareena’s chemistry in ‘3 Idiots’. He saw that the audience cherished their pair and like to see them together again. Mani is very excited about the project and he has a high expectation from the film. The songs has already been penned by Gulzar and composed by AR Rahman.

Talking about her role in the film, Kareena said, “I will be too happy. Giggly, girlie, Barbie doll roles don’t bring out the actor in me. I want to be challenged. I can’t play the singing, dancing mannequin any more. I’ve realised that as an actor, playing varied roles is what I enjoy the most. I’m starving for good roles. My characters in Ra.One and Saif’s home production Agent Vinod are powerful roles.”

Aamir, Kareena to rock again!

Celebrity Interview: Kareena Kapoor about her new movies" Lajjo"

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Kareena Kapoor is excited about the "double bonanza" of

working in Mani Ratnam's new film "Lajjo" with Aamir Khan for a co-

star.

"I feel I'm in seventh heaven. First the amazing response to 'Omkara'

and now I've signed a formal contract for Mani Ratnam's film. He wants

me to prepare for the role until next winter," she said.

"To work with Mani sir again and Aamir for the first time... It's like a

double bonanza for me," Kareena told IANS.

On the success of "Omkara", she said: "I'm waiting for Vishal

Bharadwaj to sign me again. I'm hugely satisfied with 'Omkara'. I had

hoped it would be a new beginning for me. And that's exactly how it turned

out."

On the newly mellow and contemplative phase in her career, she said:

"You know, it can't be a coincidence that I'm doing two literary

adaptations one after another - first Shakespeare in 'Omkara' and now

Ismat Chughtai's story 'Lajjo'.

"I know Urdu is a long way off from Shakespeare. But literature is

literature, and I'm glad I've arrived at this new juncture in my career so

effortlessly."

"Lajjo" is Kareena's second period film after "Ashoka" and she has

already started reading Chugtai's period love story.

"I remember how excited I was when I had signed 'Ashoka' with Shah

Rukh Khan. Now it's with Aamir in 'Lajjo'. It's every actress's dream to

work with Aamir. When I saw 'Rang De Basanti', I was jealous. I wanted to

be a part of it," she said.

Kareena shares a very special bond with Ratnam. In fact, the director

has gone on record to talk about what a special performance she gave in

"Yuva".

"Is it so?" Kareena asked delightedly. "He is definitely one of the most

special directors I've worked with. When he contacted me to do 'Lajjo', I

couldn't believe my luck. This was just what I wanted to do after 'Omkara'.

I can't forget what fun I had shooting for 'Yuva' in Kolkata and

Chennai."

"Now I can't wait to start work on 'Lajjo' with Mani sir and Aamir.

You know, I came close to working with Aamir in Bharadwaj's 'Mr Singh

& Mrs Mehta'.

"That was a love story about two married people who aren't married to

each other. Now I'm doing another intense love story with Aamir and I

can't wait to start," 

Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in Mani Ratnam’s Lajjo

                                                              Aamir &kareena in movies Lajjo
                                         
Kareena Kapoor has decided that she will do films and roles that make her happy; she has decided that she is atrmance in Omkara , the actress is all set to do another period film. This time the beautiful actress has been paired alongside none other than Aamir Khan for the first time. They will be seen in noted director Mani Ratnam’s next film Lajjo. The film is an Indian period love story. 

Like Omkara which was a Shakespearean adaptation, Lajjo too is an Urdu literary work by Ismat Chugtai. Kareena confirms “I have just signed the contract for Mani Ratnam’s new film Lajjo. We will start shooting from January 2007. First Shakespeare in Omkara and now Ismat Chugtai’s love story Lajjo, I’m glad I’ve arrived at this new phase in my career so effortlessly.” This will be the second time that Kareena will be working with Mani Ratnam after their film Yuva together. Kareena claims that “Mani Ratnam is definitely one of the most special directors I’ve worked with. When he contacted me for Lajjo, I couldn’t believe my luck as this was exactly what I wanted to do after Omkara.”

Aamir and Kareena recently did a photos a stage in her career where she can afford to be much choosier. After receiving rave reviews for her perfohoot, as Mani wanted to check out their chemistry together. Kareena is extremely excited to work with one of the most talented actors in the industry, Aamir Khan “It’s every actress’ dream to work with Aamir and I am happy to be cast opposite him.” Kareena has already begun to prepare for her role in Lajjo by reading Chugtai’s love story. Kareena claims “To work with Mani again and Aamir for the first time is like a double bonanza for me.”

Kareena will also be seen in a special appearance for a song in Farhan Akhtar’s remake of Don. She will be seen gyrating to the all time Helen hit number ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ and has an extremely glamorous look in the song. Shahrukh Khan will be seen opposite her in the song. Kareena was also slated to do Ramgopal’s film opposite Shahrukh Khan, but unfortunately that project didn’t work out. Mani Ratnam is presently wrapping up the shooting for his film Guru with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.

Lajjo movies star cast,production,plot

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Lajjo
Directed by	Mani Ratnam
Produced by	Mani Ratnam Bobby Bedi
Written by	Mani Ratnam
Starring	Aamir Khan Kareena Kapoor
Music by	A. R. Rahman
Cinematography	P. C. Sriram
Editing by	A. Sreekar Prasad
Distributed by	Kaleidoscope Entertainment Crossover Films
Release date(s)	2008
Language	Hindi

Lajjo is a forthcoming film to be directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Ratnam and Bobby Bedi, the film's score and soundtrack will be composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics byGulzar. The film is expected to release in 2008

Cast

• Aamir Khan as Mirza Sahib
• Kareena Kapoor as Lajjo

Production

Lajjo will be shot in Rajasthan, India. Lajjo is directed by Mani Ratnam, who also co-produces the film with Bedi. P. C. Sriramwill be cinematographer. The film's shooting is expected to commence around the second half of 2007. [1]

Plot

The story revolves around a bachelor Mirza sahib(played byAamir Khan), who has not seen or felt a woman’s presence in his life since his mother passed away. He lives his predictable life running a general provisions store and going to brothels-until the arrival of "Lajjo"(Kareena Kapoor). Lajjo is a young orphan who has survived by selling her body to men who have abused her. She is taken to Mirza’s house by a friend who says he should have a house maid. Lajjo falls in love with the house, and the fact there is no other woman there, refuses to leave even as Mirza sahib is calculating the unnecessary expense, and struggling with the uncomfortable thought of having a woman in his house. Lajjo prevails and transforms the house. Mirza first falls for her cooking and then for her charms. He stops going to brothels, and each day is now full of excitement and anticipation. Even sales increase at the store when Lajo walks in with his lunch box in her sexy lehnga(long skirt). Then possessiveness begins to rear its ugly head as Mirza starts getting jealous of all the male attention Lajjo evokes and decides to marry her much against her protests. Lajjo is true to Mirza and doesn’t think she needs to be married to be his. Marriage predictably changes things. The sexy Lajjo is now made to wear traditional clothes -the freedom that she so enjoys is curbed along with the attire. The traits that Mirza found sexy in her, are now considered obscene and to discover that brazen sensuality Mirza used to find at home he has now begun frequenting the brothels again. Lajjo finally loses her patience and looks elsewhere for love-in the arms of a young man(rumours indicate Madhavan orAbhishek Bachchan to play this part) who often pretended to fly kites over her courtyard just to ogle at her. The duo is caught red handed by Mirza who beats her up and then divorces her.. a few days later she walks back into the house as his maid and things go back to where they were before the ties of matrimony tore them asunder!

Mani Ratnam’s Lajjo starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor

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This film was planned almost a decade or half a decade before. Mani Ratnam’s fans and followers, at that time, had listed Lajjo as the next film of Mani Ratnam. Mani Ratnam almost had started the film with Gulzar and AR Rahman both doing their respective jobs.

The film is a period film which is set to happen at the time of partition. Lajjo is Mani Ratnam’s passionate film which he had to drop due to budget constraints at that time. Now, he will be doing this film before casting Ranbir Kapoor in his next film.

More than Aamir Khan who is composed all the time, Kareena Kapoor is on cloud nine after being signed up for ‘Lajjo’. She says, “I will be too happy. Giggly, girlie, Barbie doll roles don’t bring out the actor in me. I want to be challenged. I can’t play the singing, dancing mannequin any more. I’ve realised that as an actor, playing varied roles is what I enjoy the most. I’m starving for good roles. My characters in Ra.One and Saif’s home production Agent Vinod are powerful roles.”

After making ‘Raavanan’ for Rs. 120 crores and selling the distribution rights of the film for Rs. 350 crores, Mani Ratnam seems to possess the right budget for the making of the film ‘Lajjo’. Guess, this film set during partition will be only dubbed in Tamil!

However, Mani Ratnam probably feels it too early to confirm this report neither does Aamir Khan nor Kareeena

Lajjo movie story in short

                                                       Amir &kareena in movie Lajjo

Lajjo is the forthcoming film to be directed byMani Ratnam starring Aamir Khan in the lead role. The film is being produced by Mani Ratnam and Bobby Bedi. The film’s soundtrack will be composed by AR Rahman with lyrics by Gulzar. Cinematography for the movie will be handled by PC Sriram. Editing is being handled by AS Prasad.

The movie is based on Ismat Chugtai’s short story of the same title. The movie will be shotcompletely at Rajasthan, India. The moviecast includes Aamir Khan & Kareena Kapoor(as Lajjo). The film is said to star another hero not yet finalized. The film will go on floors on December 6, 2005 after the completion of Ratnam’s current venture, Guru, which is in its post-production stage. The film is slated for a mid-2007 release.
Like Omkara which was a Shakespearean adaptation, Lajjo too is an Urdu literary work by Ismat Chugtai. Kareena confirms “I have just signed the contract for Mani Ratnam’s new film Lajjo. First Shakespeare in Omkara and now Ismat Chugtai’s love story Lajjo, I’m glad I’ve arrived at this new phase in my career so effortlessly. “This will be the second time thatKareena will be working with Mani Ratnam after their film Yuva together. Kareena claims that“Mani Ratnam is definitely one of the most special directors I’ve worked with. When he contacted me for Lajjo, I couldn’t believe my luck as this was exactly what I wanted to do after Omkara.
This film will see Aamir Khan in a comic role after films like Andaaz Apna Apna & Ishq. This is the first time Mani Ratnam is ever working with Aamir Khan. The buzz is that Bobby Bedi will pay Aamir Khan a whopping 13 crores for this film and 25% box office gross. The film will be an adaptation of Ismat Chugtai’s book of the same title.

Star Cast & Crew
Movie Name: Lajjo
Status: Under Production
Language: Hindi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Shooting Locations (City & Country): Rajasthan India
Producer: Bobby Bedi
Director: Mani Ratnam
Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor
Music Director: A R Rahman
Lyrics by: Gulzar
Cinematography: PC Sriram

Lajjo Movie Overview

Lajjo Movie Overview

Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor

Director: Mani Ratnam

Music: A.R. Rahman

Producer: Bobby Bedi

Release Date : May 15, 2013

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