Aamir Khan exits Ashneer Grover’s biopic:Actor left over creative differences; Shraddha Kapoor producing the film

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has reportedly stepped away from the upcoming biopic on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover. According to media reports, the actor exited the project after creative differences with director Rahul Modi. Earlier, Aamir was said to be playing Ashneer Grover, with Shraddha Kapoor cast as the female lead. Despite his exit, the film is moving ahead as planned. The makers are now searching for a younger actor to portray Ashneer, while Shraddha Kapoor and Rahul Modi continue to remain associated with the project. Aamir reportedly exited the project over creative differences Aamir Khan was reportedly keen to be part of Ashneer Grover’s biopic, given his interest in stories centred around entrepreneurship and startups. According to a Times of India report, the actor was actively involved in developing the script and wanted to shape the film according to his creative vision. However, differences reportedly emerged between Aamir and director Rahul Modi over the screenplay and the overall direction of the film. Despite several rounds of discussions, the two were unable to reach common ground, following which Aamir decided to step away from the project. Makers begin search for a new lead actor Aamir’s exit has not affected the film’s development, and the makers are moving ahead with the project. Director Rahul Modi and producer-actor Shraddha Kapoor remain committed to bringing the biopic to the big screen. According to reports, the team has started looking for a younger actor to play Ashneer Grover. Discussions are said to be underway with a few leading young actors, and the new lead is expected to be finalised soon. Shraddha Kapoor to produce the film while playing a key role Shraddha Kapoor is set to play a pivotal role in the biopic and is reportedly being considered to portray Madhuri Jain Grover, Ashneer Grover’s wife. In addition to acting, she is also backing the project as a producer in collaboration with a leading production house. The film marks one of the biggest milestones in Shraddha’s career, as she takes on both acting and production responsibilities. Shooting was expected to begin in March 2027 According to the original schedule, filming was expected to begin in March 2027. Aamir Khan was reportedly set to start work on the biopic after wrapping up his period drama with director Ashutosh Gowariker. However, with the actor’s exit and a new lead yet to be finalised, the film’s shooting timeline could now undergo changes. Who is Ashneer Grover? Ashneer Grover is an entrepreneur best known as the former co-founder and managing director of BharatPe, a fintech company that provides digital payment solutions for merchants. Raised in Delhi, he earned a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and later completed his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He co-founded BharatPe in 2018, and the company quickly gained popularity by offering a single QR code that allowed shopkeepers to accept payments through multiple UPI apps. Ashneer rose to nationwide fame in 2021 after appearing as one of the investors on the first season of Shark Tank India. Known for his blunt opinions and straightforward style, he became one of the show’s most talked-about judges. He later remained in the spotlight over his departure from BharatPe and the release of his memoir, Doglapan, which details his entrepreneurial journey and experiences.