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Race 4 Producer Denies Aamir Khan Casting Rumors

Published 1 September 2026

Producer Ramesh Taurani has moved to quash widespread speculation that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been cast as the lead in the upcoming action film Race 4. In a statement released on August 31, 2026, Taurani and his production house, Tips Films, clarified that the casting process for the fourth instalment of the franchise is still underway and no actor has been officially finalised.

The clarification came amid recent reports suggesting that Khan, 61, had heard the script and given his approval to join the project. In a post shared on Instagram, the makers urged the media and public to refrain from circulating unverified information. "We would like to clarify that the cast of Race 4 has not yet been finalized," the statement read. "Once the cast is finalized, we will make an official announcement from our end. Until then, we kindly request everyone to wait for an official confirmation before reporting or sharing any information."

The statement effectively puts a hold on the current wave of casting reports, confirming that the search for a lead actor remains open. This is not the first time the project has been surrounded by such rumours. Earlier in January 2026,...

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