Farhan Akhtar Offered Lead Role In Aamir Khan’s Champions, Replacing Salman Khan

In a surprising turn of events, it has been reported that actor Farhan Akhtar will replace Salman Khan in the upcoming film “Champions.” The film, which is inspired by the Spanish movie “Campeones,” has garnered a lot of attention in India since superstar Aamir Khan expressed his interest in it. This article explores the details of this casting decision and the background of the film.

Background of “Champions”

“Champions” is a desi version of the Spanish film “Campeones.” The Spanish film revolves around the story of a former minor-league basketball coach who is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. It is based on the real-life Aderes team in Burjassot (Valencia), which was created by individuals with intellectual disabilities and won twelve Spanish championships between 1999 and 2014. The Spanish film, directed by Javier Fesser, was released in 2018 as a comedy-drama.

Aamir Khan’s Interest and Casting Dilemma

Superstar Aamir Khan has expressed his interest in making a desi version of “Campeones.” Initially, there were rumors that Aamir would only produce the film, but not act in it. The reports then suggested that Salman Khan would take on the lead role in the film, generating excitement among fans who anticipated a mashup of popular sports-centric movies like “Chak De! India,” “Lagaan,” and “Dangal.” However, Salman’s busy schedule and conflicting dates prevented him from proceeding with the project.

Farhan Akhtar Offered the Lead Role

Following Salman Khan’s unavailability, actor Farhan Akhtar has been offered the lead role in “Champions.” Farhan, who delivered a brilliant performance in the biographical film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,” has impressed Aamir Khan. The actor has reportedly shown interest in the script and is eager to participate in reading sessions for the film. However, scheduling conflicts may pose a challenge for Farhan, as he is involved in multiple projects as a producer, director, writer, and actor. Despite this, Farhan is making efforts to accommodate “Champions” in his upcoming lineup.

The decision to replace Salman Khan with Farhan Akhtar in the film “Champions” has surprised fans. Inspired by the Spanish film “Campeones,” the desi version holds significant importance to Aamir Khan. The film revolves around a basketball coach managing a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Farhan Akhtar’s impressive performance in “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” has earned him the opportunity to portray the role of an arrogant and drunkard coach in “Champions.” However, scheduling conflicts may need to be resolved to ensure Farhan’s involvement in the project.

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