Aamir Khan wanted to play the lead in ‘Sanju’?

It’s no secret that Rajkumar Hirani had approached actor-producer Aamir Khan to take part in his forthcoming Sanjay Dutt biopic ‘Sanju’. However the reason why he declined the offer was unclear, until now. News has it that where Khan was offered the role of Sunil Dutt, after hearing the script, it was Sanjay Dutt he realised he wanted to play.

“He (Hirani) approached me with the script and I loved it. I think he has written it beautifully, and he said ‘I want you to play Dutt saab ‘role’. Dutt saab’s role is fantastic, BTW, when you watch the film you will see it is largely the film explores the relationship between a father and a son,” Hindustan Times reported Khan explaining.

He went on to say, “BUT Sanju’s role is unbelievable. As an actor, I told Raju that Sanjay’s role is so good that it has won my heart and in this film, I can’t do any other role but Sanjay Dutt which I can’t do because Ranbir is doing. So, don’t offer me any other role because I won’t be able to do it. I can’t come to the set thinking that ‘yeh lines meri honi chahiye.’”

Despite his envy, Khan has no doubt that the actual lead played by Ranbir Kapoor will be portrayed extremely well, as he expressed, “I am sure Ranbir has done a fab job. He is a fantastic actor. I can’t wait to watch the film.”

Set to release on 29th June, ‘Sanju’ also stars Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Manisha Koirala and Anushka Sharma.