According to a source, Genelia was chosen after ample discussions. “Aamir believes that Genelia fits the part of a strong independent woman like a hand in a glove. After ample discussions with his director, Aamir has got Genelia on board the film as the female lead. Genelia will play Aamir’s love interest and also be on a journey with the protagonist in training a team of specially-abled,” the insider told.
“Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na was produced by Aamir and this one has him in the lead. Genelia is also very excited to play the part and team up with Aamir for the first time. It’s a perfect casting given the demand of script and character arc,” the source continued. In an interview, Aamir stated that Sitaare Zameen Par will mark his return to Bollywood. “I’m starring in and producing this film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. We are going ten steps ahead with the theme of ‘Taare Zameen Par’. That film made you cry, this one will make you laugh. In ‘Taare…’ I helped Darsheel’s character, but in this film nine people, with their own set of problems, will help me,” Aamir concluded.
Aamir Khan's return to the big screen after Laal Singh Chaddha will be with Sitaare Zameen Par. The movie, which premiered in 2022 and was an official remake of Forrest Gump, also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan. More on: Aamir Khan
