'I lured Mansoor out of hiding'

Aamir Khan is readying for his next release Jaane Tu, which is the launch pad of his nephew Imran, and says the biggest news about the film is that it marks the return of his cousin Mansoor Khan.

Yes, I finally managed to lure Mansoor out of his hiding place. When I took over as director of Taare Zameen Par, I needed a hands-on producer on Jaane Tu, so I requested Mansoor. To his credit, despite his reluctance he did not hesitate to step in," the Bollywood star writes in his blog site www.aamirkhan.com/blog.htm.

I would like to think it was because of me, but I suspect it was because of Nasir (Hussain) sahab. Both Mansoor and I know that Nasir sahab would have wanted the two of us to stand by Imran at this important juncture in his career. So, Mansoor makes a return, albeit as producer," he added about the director of such hits as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.

After Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par, Jaane Tu is Aamir Khan Productions' third release.

"I am keen to complete a hattrick. We completed our test screenings end of March. Rahman has almost finished the background score."

The first promos of the film hit the TV screens April 27 and Aamir says that the promos will be up on the film's website as well.