Aamir rescues nephew Imran's Katti Batti

Aamir Khan may have played saviour to nephew Imran Khan's upcoming release Katti Batti. 

Director Nikhil Advani is reportedly set to acknowledge Aamir Khan as a 'creative consultant' on his new film, set to release September 18, that marks Imran Khan's comeback of sorts after three flops and a two-year paternity leave.

Advani admits that Aamir has not only provided invaluable inputs to improve the film but also re-written the film’s climax.

“Aamir has been maniacally obsessed with this film.

“He has gone all-out to ensure it turns out to be a special film. Katti Batti would not be the film it is now without Aamir’s contribution. After I signed Imran for the film I narrated the script to Aamir. He immediately suggested some changes that I incorporated,” says a grateful Advani.

But the most substantial input was yet to come.

“The last 22 minutes of Katti Batti are completely Aamir’s. I have no hesitation in acknowledging his contribution in any way he wants,” the director says.

Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar