During a conversation at IFFI 2025, Aamir said, “I choose films purely based on my emotional excitement for the story, even if it goes completely against the norm. Most of my decisions have been impractical by industry standards. When we made Lagaan, even Javed Saab advised us not to. By all logic, I shouldn’t have become a star, I broke every rule. But somehow, those unconventional choices connected with people and I’m deeply grateful.”
He further added, “Whether it’s Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots, Dangal or Laapataa Ladies, the foundation was laid by the writers. They created the worlds and the characters; I simply gravitated towards scripts that moved me.
The actor also spoke highly of late star Dharmendra. “Though hailed as the He-Man of Indian cinema, he was equally brilliant in all genres including, romance, comedy and drama, an actor of remarkable range and presence. He was a gentle giant and finest actor. His mastery of language, innate dignity and extraordinary range as an artist made him an institution in himself. His passing is a profound personal and artistic loss,” Aamir added.
However, when asked if he would don the hat of a director Aamir said that he is delaying the same as he loves acting. “Direction is actually my big love. Filmmaking is what I enjoy the most. I did direct once, but that was more out of a crisis, so it doesn’t really count as a planned move. But the day I consciously decide to take up direction, I’ll probably stop acting, because it will consume me completely. That’s why I’m delaying that decision for now,” the star replied.
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