Farhan Akhtar in talks to play Pakistani cricketer in Aamir Khan’s next film

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is reportedly considering an acting role in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming period drama about cricket icon Lala Amarnath, set during India's Partition. Akhtar, also producing, might play a pivotal cameo as Amarnath's close friend. This project reunites Aamir Khan and Gowariker after 'Lagaan'.