Aamir Khan’s recent revelation about auditioning for Laapataa
Ladies has sparked a major discussion online—especially since Ravi
Kishan eventually played the role and won Best Supporting Actor at
the 2025 IIFA Awards.
Aamir’s Audition Surprise
Aamir Khan, who produced Laapataa Ladies, recently
shared his audition tape on his new YouTube channel, Aamir Khan
Talkies. The video showed Aamir attempting the role of SI Shyam Manohar,
adopting a rustic persona and chewing paan. Fans were intrigued but felt that
the final casting choice was spot on.
Fans Say ‘Ravi Was Better’—And He Agrees!
After Aamir shared his audition, fans began comparing his
performance to Ravi Kishan’s portrayal, widely praised for its authenticity.
A meme page highlighted this by posting:
"Aamir Khan auditioned for Ravi Kishan's role in
Laapataa Ladies but didn't take it because Ravi Kishan's audition was
better!"
🔥 Ravi Kishan himself
shared the meme on Facebook, acknowledging the fan reactions. He later
posted a video with the caption:
"Aamir Khan auditioned for Ravi Kishan's role in
Laapataa Ladies but was rejected."
Fans flooded the comments, agreeing with the sentiment:
- "Mr.
Perfectionist himself admitted that Ravi was better!"
- "Ravi
Kishan was the perfect choice—he made the character truly memorable."
About Laapataa Ladies
Directed by Kiran Rao, the film tells the story of two
brides exchanged in rural India in the 90s. Though it wasn’t a massive box
office success, it received critical acclaim and won 10 IIFA Awards,
including Best Supporting Actor for Ravi Kishan.
The Verdict?
Aamir Khan’s audition reveal added an unexpected behind-the-scenes
twist, but fans seem to agree—Ravi Kishan was the right choice. Even
Aamir himself thinks so! 🎭👏