Guess why Aamir Khan is learning Bhojpuri

Mumbai: Actor Aamir Khan is said to be learning Bhojpuri for his upcoming Rajkumar Hirani directed movie Peekay. The 48-year-old has been taking lessons over the last four months as his character in the movie demands fluency in the language. [caption id=“attachment_682958” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Reuters[/caption] “Aamir has been trying to master Bhojpuri for the last four months. Everyone is wondering why he has been learning a language that is traditionally spoken in east Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, when the film has largely been shot in Rajasthan. This is a new twist to the tale. There is a lot of curiosity as to what the film is about,” a source said. This is not the first time the “3 Idiots” star has taken language lessons for a role. He learnt Awadhi while preparing for Ashutosh Gowariker’s blockbuster “Lagaan”. “Peekay”, which also stars Anushka Sharma in the lead, is expected to release next year. PTI