“I Don’t Know How I Became a Star” – Aamir Khan
At the 56th international Film festival of india (IFFI 2025), aamir khan candidly admitted, “I don’t know how I became a star.”
He emphadata-sized that over his 30+ year career, he consistently broke the “rules” of stardom.
Many of his film choices were “impractical” and not aimed at commercial success, yet he felt grateful for the respect and success he received.
Aamir highlighted films like Sarfarosh, Lagaan, ghajini, Taare Zameen Par, and Sitaare Zameen Par as examples of risky, experimental projects.
He admitted uncertainty during releases, saying, “I don’t know whether this is going to work.”
Films such as dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan were unconventional for their time but eventually resonated with audiences.
He described himself as someone who likes to “surprise my audience and myself” rather than repeat formulas.
Aamir chooses scripts based on personal excitement rather than market trends, often going against industry norms.
Example: Ghajini (2008) revived action films at a time when they were considered unviable.
Sitaare Zameen Par earned over Rs 250 crore and featured Aamir as a basketball coach for specially-abled players, proving audiences accept diverse genres.
He stressed that storytelling should entertain first, whether through laughter, emotion, suspense, or family drama.
Films like Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and 3 idiots balanced entertainment with social relevance, though Aamir clarified he is not an activist.
Aamir chooses projects primarily for strong scripts rather than social themes.
Social messages, when present, are a bonus, not the main criterion.
He is currently considering his next project, emphasizing quality storytelling above all.
He emphadata-sized that over his 30+ year career, he consistently broke the “rules” of stardom.
Many of his film choices were “impractical” and not aimed at commercial success, yet he felt grateful for the respect and success he received.
Unconventional Film Choices
Aamir highlighted films like Sarfarosh, Lagaan, ghajini, Taare Zameen Par, and Sitaare Zameen Par as examples of risky, experimental projects.
He admitted uncertainty during releases, saying, “I don’t know whether this is going to work.”
Films such as dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan were unconventional for their time but eventually resonated with audiences.
Approach to Storytelling
He described himself as someone who likes to “surprise my audience and myself” rather than repeat formulas.
Aamir chooses scripts based on personal excitement rather than market trends, often going against industry norms.
Example: Ghajini (2008) revived action films at a time when they were considered unviable.
Entertainment with a Message
Sitaare Zameen Par earned over Rs 250 crore and featured Aamir as a basketball coach for specially-abled players, proving audiences accept diverse genres.
He stressed that storytelling should entertain first, whether through laughter, emotion, suspense, or family drama.
Films like Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and 3 idiots balanced entertainment with social relevance, though Aamir clarified he is not an activist.
Focus on Great Scripts
Aamir chooses projects primarily for strong scripts rather than social themes.
Social messages, when present, are a bonus, not the main criterion.
He is currently considering his next project, emphasizing quality storytelling above all.