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Why Aamir Khan rejected Vikram Vedha remake? Is China the reason? Read details

Did you know why Aamir Khan opt-out of the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit movie Vikram Vedha? read on  

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Apr 15 2021, 11:18 AM IST
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We all know Aamir Khan has walked out of the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit movie Vikram Vedha. And he is now replaced by none other than Hrithik Roshan. Did you know the reason why? 

We all know Aamir Khan has walked out of the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit movie Vikram Vedha. And he is now replaced by none other than Hrithik Roshan. Did you know the reason why? 

We all know Aamir Khan has walked out of the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit movie Vikram Vedha. And he is now replaced by none other than Hrithik Roshan. Did you know the reason why? 

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According to Bollywood Hungama, Aamir loved the original version of the film, and he wanted to make some changes in the script to make it a China-friendly film.

According to Bollywood Hungama, Aamir loved the original version of the film, and he wanted to make some changes in the script to make it a China-friendly film.

According to Bollywood Hungama, Aamir loved the original version of the film, and he wanted to make some changes in the script to make it a China-friendly film.

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A source tells Bollywood Hungama, "Aamir wanted to spin it around as a quintessential Hong-Kong based Gangster drama, with sleek action, set against the backdrop of gang-wars in Hong-Kong, making the story more friendly for Chinese market, to get additional gains from the market. The storytelling template would have been a first for Indian audience too."

A source tells Bollywood Hungama, "Aamir wanted to spin it around as a quintessential Hong-Kong based Gangster drama, with sleek action, set against the backdrop of gang-wars in Hong-Kong, making the story more friendly for Chinese market, to get additional gains from the market. The storytelling template would have been a first for Indian audience too."

A source tells Bollywood Hungama, "Aamir wanted to spin it around as a quintessential Hong-Kong based Gangster drama, with sleek action, set against the backdrop of gang-wars in Hong-Kong, making the story more friendly for Chinese market, to get additional gains from the market. The storytelling template would have been a first for Indian audience too."

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But, later, he decided to drop the film following the tensions between India and China post-Covid-19. Aamir is very popular in China and also have a decent fan following. 

But, later, he decided to drop the film following the tensions between India and China post-Covid-19. Aamir is very popular in China and also have a decent fan following. 

But, later, he decided to drop the film following the tensions between India and China post-Covid-19. Aamir is very popular in China and also have a decent fan following. 

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His films like Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots and Dangal have done well at the Chinese box office.

His films like Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots and Dangal have done well at the Chinese box office.

His films like Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots and Dangal have done well at the Chinese box office.

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With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
 
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