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Aamir Khan: I wish Salman Khan was part of Bombay Talkies!

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As the Dhoom:3 star celebrated his 25th year in Bollywood yesterday, he nostalgically shared memories of his growth from a nobody to the Perfectionist star with the media at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, or Film City
Theres something special about Aamir Khan something that has allowed him to stay in the movie business for 25 years now. But it wasnt always so; famous filmmaker Tahir Hussains son wasnt blessed with a red carpet welcome when he stepped into the film world. Ever since he began his acting career, there have been accusations coming his way hes too short to be a hero, he cant dance, hes very choosy, etc. But even today, 25 years later, Aamir Khan is still hot stuff! Its simple: you will not survive past your first film if you do not have it, that X-factor, that special something. And it is likely to keep Aamir on top, along with a strong overseas presence generated over a period of time that will help propel the NRI-friendly Dhoom:3 and Rajkumar Hiranis P.K. catering to a more desi audience, for at least a few years longer. Khan himself tries to explain how it works. On completing 25 glorious years in Bollywood! The first couple of releases were unsuccessful and it was quite a difficult phase. I made mistakes, but I learned a lot from it. I realised I shouldnt have done those films but now I feel good thinking had I not done these films, I wouldnt have learned from my mistakes. Ive learned the most from my mistakes. Whatever I am today is also because of my mistakes, not only because of the wise decisions I took. I made a very important decision I wont sign films for money, fame or name and not even for big banners. For me, it has always been whether my gut feeling, my instinct or my heart is allowing me to agree to do a film or not. If that doesnt happen, I dont say yes. Im glad I stick to the decision of doing quality work. On living the line Akele hain toh kya gham hai! Yes, I do believe in it (smiles). Dont be afraid if you walk alone. When I started walking on the path called cinema, people around me said hes very choosy, doing fewer films just at the beginning of his career, ek ya do saal mein out ho jayega. They were also right to think that way because I wasnt working according to typical conventional Bollywood norms. So people felt ke yeh zyada tik nahi payega. I realised this kind of work method suits me the most. God has been kind mujhe itni kaamyaabi mili. I give as much importance

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and value to success as I give to failure. On Aamir Khan the brand, the power I feel strength is connected to your determination. If I have the strength to lift 100 kilos, thats great. But if that 100 kilos fell on someone and if you cant lift that and set him free, then whats the value of your strength? If you cant channelise your strength in the right direction and towards the right cause, then theres no point. Sachh aur saahas hai jiske mann mein ant mein jeet usi ki rahein (smiles) On his strong and weak points Firstly, my junoon and madness as an actor to do something new all the time has got me where I am today. I know this could be dangerous. Secondly, Im very stubborn. This attitude allows me to perform better. There were people who asked me not to do films which I eventually did at the beginning of my career. So the madness and stubborn nature helped me to evolve as an actor. On why he thought he would never have attained super-stardom I never thought Ill reach this level. I never thought Ill become a star, and that too a successful one! When I analyse my career, I truly wonder how I reached this place. Im glad Ive achieved all this by entertaining the audience. I thank filmmakers, technicians, co-stars and the audience from the bottom of my heart for their undying love and support, without which it wouldnt have been possible. Im also thankful to my entire family, including Reena (his first wife), Kiran Rao and my kids. On his on-off equation with the media It has been very good, so far (laughs). A few years ago I wasnt happy with some people from the media who wrote false news related to me. They still write (smiles). I got very upset because Im a very emotional person. I take things very seriously. When I get hurt, I keep mum. So I kept mum and decided not to fight with the media. I decided to stay away. But then the press felt I was getting arrogant. I asked myself whats going wrong, why is it going wrong. I didnt get answer. Its during the pre-production work of Taare Zameen Par that I got the answer. I met a psychiatrist called Dr Shetty and asked him whats the most important thing a child needs. He said every child needs four basic things security, trust, dignity and love. Its only then that I realised like every child, every grown-up and mature individual needs the same. I thought Ill give these four things to the media, thinking perhaps it can better my relationship. I made up my mind thinking that if someone wrote negative things about me, Ill not retaliate and not stop talking to him or her. Even if you cheat me, Ill still trust you. Ill respect you and wont insult or slap you. Ill give love to you. When I gave these four things, I started feeling the media attitude towards me changed. On his association with Bombay Talkies and Salman Khan Im glad I completed 25 years of my career this year when cinema completed 100 years. I feel bad thinking I couldnt create something related to 100 years of Hindi cinema. I wish I had more time to conceive something related to it. And I wish Salman couldve been a part of Bombay Talkies. Im glad to be associated with Bombay Talkies film in whatever capacity I could be. On TIME magazines cover as one of the 100 most Influential People of 2013
I was very glad to be part of 100 most influential people of the world. Im flattered to receive the honour. Im a big fan of Daniel Day-Lewis and Im happy I got the opportunity to spend some time with him. I also interacted with Steven Spielberg. While interacting with the world press, I learned they were quite impressed by the TV show Satyamev Jayate. This article was distributed through the NewsCred Smartwire. By Dhiren Trivedi for India.com Original article India.com 2013

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