Bollywood actor, Aamir Khan in a recent interaction in a talk show revealed how didn’t greet people by folding hands. Here’s what the Dangal actor had to say. Read on.
Mumbai: In a recent Netflix episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Aamir Khan, known for his selective appearances, surprised fans with a visit. The episode featured the Bollywood star sharing interesting stories from his film career. He also spoke fondly about the Punjabi people’s down-to-earth nature, revealing how filming Dangal (2016) in a Punjabi village instilled in him a deep appreciation for the simple gesture of “namaste.” Read on to find more details.
Aamir Khan Shares The Power of ‘Folding Hands’
At the talk show, Aamir Khan revealed, “This is a story which is very close to me. We shot for Rang de Basanti in Punjab, and I really loved it there. The people, the Punjabi culture is full of love. So, when we went for the shoot of Dangal, it was a small village we were shooting in. We shot for more than two months in that location and that house. You won’t believe it, but when I used to reach there at around 5 or 6 in the morning, as my car entered, people would stand outside their homes just to welcome me with folded hands and ‘Sat Sri Akaal.’ They used to just wait to welcome me. They never disturbed me, never stopped my car, nothing. After my pack-up, when I would return, they would again be standing outside their homes and would greet me ‘Good Night.’ (sic).”
Aamir Khan explained that coming from a Muslim background, the traditional Indian greeting of Namaste wasn’t something he was accustomed to. The Dangal actor added, “I belong to a Muslim family, I am not used to folding my hands in ‘namaste.’ I’m used to raising my hand (gesturing adaab, the way Muslims greet each other) and bowing my head. After spending those two and a half months in Punjab, I understood the power of ‘namaste.’ It’s such a wonderful emotion. People in Punjab have so much respect for everyone and do not discriminate based on stature (sic).”
Aamir Khan’s Professional Front
Aamir Khan’s last starring role was in the 2022 film Laal Singh Chaddha. He also made a brief appearance in Kajol’s movie Salaam Venky that same year. But for his next project, Khan is teaming up with Sunny Deol for a new film titled Lahore 1947. The movie will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Khan himself.
