Ad filmmaker Shivindra Singh Dungarpur, who is best known for his advertisements of a brand of watches with
Aamir Khan, is all set to make a film on
Guru Dutt.
Dungarpur has approached Aamir for the title role but Aamir being his usual self has asked them to come back with a complete script. The film���s script, which is written by Anuraag Kashyap, is based on the life and experiences of Guru Dutt.Our source said, ���Shivindra is a big fan of Guru Dutt has already registered the title of his film as Guru Dutt.
Currently, he is busy doing research on the late actor-filmmaker.���
The source added, ���Dungarpur and the producers backing this project of his, met Aamir Khan for the title role but Aamir in his quintessential style asked them to get back only when the entire script was ready.���
Aamir loved the idea of a film on Guru Dutt but will say a final ���Yes��� only after taking a look at the script. However, everything is kept under wraps for now. When contacted, Dungarpur confirmed the news but refused to give any details on the film. He said, ���Yes, it is true that I am making a film on Guru Dutt but it is very early to disclose anything. I am working on the film with Anuraag and Karan Bali who are both helping me with the research. But, nothing is finalised as yet.���
When asked about Aamir being a part of the film, Dungarpur denied having approached anybody and said that casting would begin only after the script was ready.