Aamir Khan not to promote Delhi Belly

After handing over the promotions baton to director-wife Kiran Rao for her debut film, Dhobi Ghat, Aamir now wants ‘star’ nephew Imran to do the same for Delhi Belly

Aamir Khan is known for springing surprises. After handing over the promotions baton to director-wife Kiran Rao for her debut film,

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Dhobi Ghat

, Aamir is now taking a back seat on home production,

Delhi Belly

.

‘

Mamu’

who had gone all out to hype nephew Imran Khan’s,

Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na

, now believes that Imran can handle things on his own. Since he managed to generated buzz for

I Hate Luv Storys

, and is selling his upcoming

Break Ke Baad

, Aamir wants stay in the background for

Delhi Belly

promotions.

Imran who was busy promoting

Break Ke Baad

in London and New York, says, “Yes, I have been told that I will have to shoulder the responsibility of promoting

Delhi Belly

.” The film has an ensemble cast and Imran is one of the protagonists. However, in a crowd of lesser-known actors like Kunaal Roy Kapoor, Poorna Jagannathan, Shernaz Treasurywalla and Vir Das, Imran is the most saleable name. Interestingly, the role was offered to Ranbir Kapoor earlier and after he opted out, Aamir signed on Imran who was riding high on the success of

Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Naa

. Directed by Abhinay Deo,

Delhi Belly

is gearing up for an April release.