Bollywood news:Aamir Khan to play Kishore Kumar?

The actor has been approached by Percept Pictures, which is making a biography of the singing star, who dominated the industry in the 70s and 80s.”I have been asked to play the role of Kishore Kumar," the star acknowledged, "but I haven’t read the full script."What would convince him to do the role? "If the script looks good and fresh I will surely do it," Aamir said, adding: "I’m a great fan of Kishore Kumar and I love his songs and his acting." Percept says it has a release to make the movie from Kishore Kumar's wife, the actress Leena Chandavarkar.For now, Aamir is working on his home production, Ghajini, which has been shot and is being readied for release on Christmas."I’m busy with the Ghajini promotions and the first promo will soon be on air," he said, "The film is slated to release on 25th December. I also have to prepare for Taare Zameen Par's marketing strategy for the Oscars early next year," Aamir added.News of Aamir playing Kishore Kumar wil enthrall fans of both. Kishore Kumar and his older brother, actor Ashok Kumar, were Bengalis from Madhya Pradesh. Kishore Kumar is best known for his comic roles in Padosan, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and Pyar Kiye Ja.Nagesh Kukunoor is also making a biopic on Kishore Kumar, tentatively titled Bemisaal.