Aamir Khan reportedly no longer Part of Ashneer Grover biopic; makers looking for new lead

Aamir Khan has reportedly stepped away from the Ashneer Grover biopic due to creative differences with director Rahul Mody. The film, which reportedly stars Shraddha Kapoor, is now said to be searching for a new lead actor. No official confirmation has been made.

Reported by: PTC Punjabi Desk | Edited by: Ritika Nath | July 22nd 2026 07:04 PM | Updated: July 22nd 2026 07:04 PM

A biopic based on the life of entrepreneur Ashneer Grover has been making headlines for quite some time. Earlier this year, reports suggested that Aamir Khan was in talks to play the former BharatPe co-founder on the big screen. It was also said that filmmaker Rahul Mody would direct the film, while Shraddha Kapoor would be seen as Ashneer's wife. However, the makers never officially announced the project.

Now, fresh reports claim that Aamir Khan has decided not to be a part of the film anymore.

According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the actor has stepped away from the project because he and director Rahul Mody had different ideas about how the film should be made. The report says that Aamir was interested in the story and liked the idea of exploring the world of start-ups through Ashneer Grover's journey. He reportedly spent time working on the script and gave several suggestions to improve it.

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However, the report claims that Aamir and the director could not agree on the creative vision of the film. As a result, the actor has reportedly chosen to leave the project.

Despite Aamir's reported exit, the film is said to be moving ahead as planned. Rahul Mody and Shraddha Kapoor are reportedly still attached to the project. The makers have now started searching for another actor to play Ashneer Grover. Reports suggest that they are in discussions with a few young Bollywood actors, and the final choice could be announced soon.

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Earlier reports also claimed that Shraddha Kapoor would co-produce the film with a leading production studio. She is expected to play the role of Ashneer Grover's wife in the biopic.

As of now, none of the people involved in the project have confirmed these reports. Aamir Khan, Rahul Mody, Shraddha Kapoor, and Ashneer Grover have not made any official statement regarding the film. Until an official announcement is made, fans will have to wait to know who will finally lead the much-awaited biopic.

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