Actor Vinod Khanna would be seen playing the role of Gautama Buddha in an upcoming movie "Amarpali". Director Atul Garg has signed the actor for the role. But the question is why Vinod Khanna has been chosen for this role? Atul answered this question stating that Vinod Khanna is suitable for the role of Gautama Buddha. He has a spiritual background and his personality makes him best fit for the role. "Amarpali" is all set to start shooting from next month. The director said that he will shoot with Vinod Khanna for a month. Also he told that this movie is different from the movie of Sunil Dutt and Vyjayanthimala based on the article Tandon of 1966. He added that the story is not about Amarpali, but rather is a story of the time of Amarpali.