Aamir Khan recently offered a glimpse into his decision-making process and the factors that influence his role selections. Known for his meticulous approach to his craft, Khan revealed the intriguing rationale behind his choices, including his decision to portray a college student in 3 Idiots at the age of 44.
Aamir Khan recalls how Rajkumar Hirani convinced him to 18-year-old Rancho in 3 Idiots at the age of 44: “I went blindfolded because of him”
In a clip shared from the season 1 episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Khan candidly his decision to embrace the role of a college student in 3 Idiots. Despite his age, he was drawn to the film’s underlying message and the opportunity to work with the talented director, Rajkumar Hirani. Khan revealed that Hirani’s unwavering belief in his ability to portray the character, coupled with the film’s powerful message, convinced him to take on the unconventional role. He said, “I wasn’t even doing 3 Idiots because I thought the public would laugh at me as I was turning 44 and I am playing the role of an 18-year-old boy. It would be weird. I told Raju to take three youngsters but he was after me. I hadn’t worked with Raju till then. I was a big fan but the story he brought me, I was like how will I play this young character.”
Khan’s decision to trust Hirani’s vision was rooted in his admiration for the director’s past work. He acknowledged that Hirani had a history of creating successful films despite initial scepticism or negative predictions. He added, “There is my line in the film, ‘Don’t chase success, instead be capable, success will follow you.’ This was Raju’s main thought behind the film. He told me, ‘You have done films that could have never been a hit. For example, you did Taare Zameen Par, Lagaan …all these films were flops on the announcement. Then why did you do these films? You didn’t do them thinking you will get success. It was your passion, so you did it. So, success followed you. Your entire career has been about this. So, if you say this line, people will believe it.’ Then I thought Raju was a great director. I don’t sign a film until I am sure, but this was the first time I went blindfolded because of him.”
Khan further revealed that he drew inspiration for his portrayal of Rancho from his nephew and AR Murugadoss, the director of Ghajini.
On the work front, Aamir Khan will next star in Sitaare Zameen Par, scheduled for Christmas 2024 release.
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