Aamir Clamps Prateik's Public Life?

No partying. No public appearances. No media exposure. That, reportedly, seems to be the thundering diktat issued by producer Aamir Khan to Pratiek, the star of his spouse's directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghaat'.

The canny Khan, close sources aver, has imposed these restrictions on the 23 year old actor, as he's readying to unveil an effective strategy to spotlight 'Dhobi Ghaat'. Khan's take is that lying low will fan more curiosity as regards Pratiek. And this, in turn, will create more mystery about the flick.

In the past, Khan had zealously guarded Asin during the filming and pre release stages of 'Ghajini' and deftly orchestrated her media buzz to advantage. And he's desirous of doing an encore with Pratiek.

A close source groans, "Pratiek has been told to stay away from the public eye and the media as far as possible. He's signed a number of films and has been in the news for professional reasons, shoots and as regards his social life too. One call from Aamir Khan has changed all that for Pratiek." Now for the Khan plan�