Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan to star in ‘Thugs of Hindostan’

Mumbai, Sep 7 (PTI) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and AamirKhan are all set to come together for Yash Raj Films’ "Thugsof Hindostan". Bachchan, 73, and Aamir will share the screen space forthe first time in the movie, to be directed by "Dhoom 3" helmerVijay Krishna Acharya (Victor). The 51-year-old actor said he is excited to work with hisicon, whom he has admired all his life. "Finally the moment I have been waiting for has come… Towork with my icon, Mr Bachchan! Thanks Adi, Victor, for ‘Thugsof Hindostan’. I’m too thirlled to be working with the actor Ihave admired all my life," Aamir posted on Twitter. The actor, who is geared up for the release of biopic"Dangal" which features him in the lead role of Mahavir SinghPhogat, will start shooting for the YRF project early nextyear. The leading lady of the film is yet to be announcedsoon. "Thugs of Hindostan" is slated to release on Diwali 2018.PTI SHDBK