Aamir and Imraan together in 'Delhi Belly'

Aamir Khan ropes in Imran for his next production Delhi Belly; Imran plays the lead and Aamir might play a negative character

Looks like mamu Aamir Khan has been so impressed by bhanja Imran’s work that he has roped him in for his next production 'Delhi Belly' in which Imran will play the lead. The interesting thing, however, is that Aamir and Imran will be seen sharing screen space in the film.

Directed by Abhinay Deo, Aamir is expected to play a negative role in the movie. There are three main characters in the film for which currently Aamir is busy casting. The film, which is a sex comedy set in New Delhi, will also have Chitrangada Singh in it.
Imran will play the role which was initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor. However, Ranbir backed out of the Aamir Khan venture due to date problems. Delhi Belly is expected to have an ensemble cast and shooting for the film is set to begin this August-September.

“After Ranbir backed out, Aamir was really looking forward to cast someone fast for the role because the shooting is about to start by August. However, that someone had to have a market name and he had to have a fresh face. So with Jaane Tu… doing well, Aamir has now cast Imran for the role,” says an insider.

The source adds, “It is a huge development as far as the film is concerned. Aamir and Imran sharing screen space will be a very interesting proposition. It will be a treat for the people to see the mama-bhanja jodi. Let’s see who the audiences root for more.”