Shraddha Kapoor hunts for new lead as Aamir Khan steps out of Ashneer Grover biopic
Actor Aamir Khan has reportedly exited the upcoming biopic centring Ashneer Grover, an entrepreneur often headlining news for the controversial statements he has made. According
Actor Aamir Khan has reportedly exited the upcoming biopic centring Ashneer Grover, an entrepreneur often headlining news for the controversial statements he has made. According to a recent report, the actor has opted out of the film due to creative differences with debutant director Rahul Mody. Earlier this year, reports alleged that Aamir joined forces with Mody for a film inspired by the life of the former BharatPe co-founder. Soon after, it was reported that Shraddha Kapoor was on board as female lead and co-producer. The team was set to start filming in March 2027, after Khan finished his period drama.
Read Full Story According to the latest updates, however, Aamir Khan has stepped away from the project before production could begin. Bollywood Hungama, citing a source, reported that the actor opted out due to unresolved creative differences over the script, despite his best efforts to shape the narrative. The source said, "Aamir is fascinated by the world of start-ups, and was keen to get into the zone with the Ashneer Grover biopic. He sat on the script and developed it to the best of his sensibilities.
But eventually, he ended up having creative differences with Rahul Mody, leading to the duo parting ways." Regardless, Shraddha Kapoor and partner Rahul Mody are keen to continue the project and have already started searching for a younger face to take on the male lead. "The real-life couple is now looking to recast the film, and get a relatively younger name to play the part of Ashneer Grover. The conversations are on with two - three top names, and the cast is expected to be locked soon," the source added.
Along with her role as the female lead portraying Ashneer’s wife Madhuri Grover, Shraddha will be a producer for the film in association with a leading studio. Shraddha will also be seen in director Laxman Utekar's Eetha, based on the life of legendary Lavani and Tamasha artiste Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Ends Written By Lakshita Popli Published By: Anurag Bohra Published On: Jul 22, 2026 21:03 IST
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