MUMBAI: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, known for his perfectionism and dedication to cinema, recently opened up about how he copes with the failure of his films. Speaking at the ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025 summit during a session titled “60 and Not Done- The Screen and Spotlight,” Khan shared that he takes box office setbacks to heart, often feeling depressed for weeks.
“When my films fail, I get depressed. I get emotional and cry a lot for two to three weeks,” Khan revealed. He emphasized that these moments of failure are crucial for his growth as an artist. After the initial emotional phase, he sits with his team to analyze what went wrong. “We try to understand the audience’s feedback and identify our mistakes so we don’t repeat them,” he added.
Khan, often referred to as “Mr. Perfectionist,” believes that failures are valuable learning experiences. “I value my failures because they push me to do better work,” he said. This introspective approach has helped him deliver some of Bollywood’s most memorable films, including Lagaan, Dangal, and 3 Idiots.
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In recent years, Khan has faced mixed responses to his projects, such as Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), which underperformed at the box office. Despite this, he remains committed to storytelling and is reportedly working on new projects that align with his vision of meaningful cinema.
Aamir Khan’s candid admission about his emotional response to failure resonates with many, highlighting the human side of a superstar often seen as invincible. His ability to turn setbacks into stepping stones continues to inspire both fans and aspiring filmmakers.
Source: Web Team, C6N
