Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Aamir Khan Defends Casting Choice in 'Thugs of Hindostan'
Aamir Khan talked about why Fatima Sana Shaikh was cast in the movie 'Thugs of Hindostan'.
She had played his daughter in a previous film called 'Dangal.'
Other famous actresses like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt didn't want the part.
The director worried about how the audience would see the pair in a romantic way after they played father and daughter.
Therefore, their romantic scenes were cut to avoid audience rejection.
Aamir Khan discusses the casting of Fatima Sana Shaikh in 'Thugs of Hindostan'.
Fatima Sana Shaikh played Aamir Khan's daughter in 'Dangal'.
Several leading actresses, including Deepika Padukone, rejected the role offered to Fatima.
The director considered concerns about the audience's perception due to the prior father-daughter relationship.
The romantic track between Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh was cut from the film.
- Who
- Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor, and the director of 'Thugs of Hindostan'.
- What
- Aamir Khan discusses the casting of Fatima Sana Shaikh in 'Thugs of Hindostan'.
- When
- In a recent interview.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- To clarify the casting decision and the reasons behind it, including the rejection from other actresses.
Film Industry
Public Perception
Casting Choices
Film Industry
Film industry standards and audience preferences are the primary influences.
Public Perception
The lack of demand can stem from several sources, including the project's quality or individual choices.
- Movie
- Thugs of Hindostan
- Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Actress
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
- Previous Film
- Dangal
- Other Actresses Considered
- Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor