Despite a lukewarm response acquired by his last Shahid Kapoor , Ileana D'cruz starrer ' Phata Poster Nikhla Hero ', filmmaker RajKumar Santoshi is garnering the buzz lanes for yet another time. Accordingly, Santoshi is out with his next project based on the Indo-Pak partition.

As we know that it's nothing new to be shared on a entertainment platform, what makes the news much spicier is the content below. Reportedly, Santoshi who is far keen regarding his star cast, approached the perfectionist Aamir Khan to essay a pivotal role in this upcoming venture. However, now the news birdies are flying high with the words of the "Jhakas actor" Anil Kapoor to be stepping into Aamir's shoes merely replacing the perfectionist to grab this opportunity.

Yes! You read it right, Anil Kapoor had replaced Aamir Khan to essay the key character in Santoshi's untitled venture. Stating a confirmation on the above actor Anil Kapoor reportedly mentioned that Santoshi approached him for the role but frankly stated him to get an opportunity only if Aamir denies to play the character. Anil further stated that lucky enough for him, Aamir asked Santoshi to wait and as a result he ended up choosing Anil instead, as per the sources.

Discussing further about the treat, Santoshi disclosed the film to be an adaption of Asghar Wajahat's play "Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhiya Woh Jamiya Nahi". The concept is his long cherished dream which is all about the price that people had to pay for partition, added Santoshi, as per the sources.

Now that Anil Kapoor 's skills are not hidden from the audiences, his marvel in his earlier ' Black and white ' has sharpen the diamond to shine hard. Well as Aamir had been lacked behind, Anil had feasted himself on the creamy treat that will for sure craft him well as an actor than a star he is. Anil Kapoor will now be seen debuting his best on the small screen with his thriller series '24' which is all set to lure the viewers from October 4.