Director Rajkumar Santoshi teamed up with actor Aamir Khan in 1994 for the comedy film Andaz Apna Apna, which went on to become a cult classic. The duo is reuniting 30 years later, this time with Khan stepping in as the producer for Santoshi’s upcoming film Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol.

All praise for the actor-producer, Santoshi tells us, “Aamir monitors every progress of the film. He keeps a watch on everything that is happening. He is a hands-on producer, and I am amazed by him.” The film also stars Preity G Zinta, Shabana Azmi and Sunny’s son, Karan Deol.

Santoshi is particularly impressed by how Khan, despite juggling multiple projects in the capacity of a producer and actor, is making time to come on the sets of his film. Besides Lahore 1947, the Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) actor is producing a film starring his son, Junaid Khan, and another with comedian Vir Das. All three films are currently on floors. Meanwhile, he is also shooting for Sitaare Zameen Par, co-starring actor Genelia Deshmukh.

“Yet, he takes out time for everything. He is always available on a phone call, checking progress and inspiring the team. Whenever he has time, he drops by on the sets and motivates everybody. He is a great artiste and a great producer,” says the director.