Aamir Khan recently revealed that he was initially hesitant to sign Dangal (2016), despite its eventual success. He jokingly speculated that Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan might have sent the director with the script to sabotage his career.
In an interview with chat with Just Too Filmy, Aamir Khan, stated that he chooses films based on instinct rather than audience expectations. He cited Lagaan, Peepli Live, and Dangal as projects driven by personal conviction rather than box-office trends.
Aamir Khan revealed that despite loving the Dangal script, he was hesitant to play Mahavir Singh Phogat. Coming off Dhoom 3, where he looked younger and fitter, he was unsure about portraying an ageing, bulky father.
Aamir Khan jokingly admitted that he initially suspected Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari had been sent by Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan to sabotage his career. “Mujhe laga yeh Salman ya Shah Rukh ke log hain, jo mujhe baahar karna chahte hain,” he quipped.
He even suggested waiting 10-15 years to take on the role, to which Tiwari surprisingly agreed, insisting he wouldn’t make the film with anyone else.
Despite his initial reluctance, Aamir Khan admitted that Dangal’s script was too powerful to ignore. “I couldn't let it go, even if it meant taking a risk with my career,” he confessed.
Dangal not only became the biggest Indian blockbuster of 2016 but also set records in China, crossing the Rs 2,000-crore mark globally.
On the work front, Aamir Khan will next be seen in Sitaree Zameen Par, co-starring Genelia D’Souza. The film is set to release on December 25.
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