Aamir Khan Begins Weight Loss for Ashutosh Gowariker's Sports Drama Lalkaara
Aamir Khan is undergoing a significant weight loss transformation to portray a 25-year-old character in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming sports drama, Lalkaara. The film, based on the 1952 Test cricket series between India and Pakistan, marks a reunion between the actor and director after Lagaan. While details about the film's presentation remain limited, Aamir's physical transformation reflects his commitment to authentically embodying the younger role. Farhan Akhtar is involved as a producer, though not as an actor or director.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 29/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 22 Aug, 11:31 am. Other outlets followed.