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Actor Aamir Khan had quit Bollywood but family convinced him to return

Actor Aamir Khan had quit Bollywood but family convinced him to return

The actor had taken the step in order to spend more time with his family.
28 Mar, 2022

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently confessed that he had decided to quit the film industry for good. The actor told Indian media that his time at home during Covid-19 made him realise how much he had missed out on spending time with his family, leading him to the decision to quit showbiz.

In an interview posted by ABP News on March 27, Khan revealed he thought a lot about his life during Covid-19. "I went through a lot of introspection in these two years and few things flashed in front of me. I started to count how I spent my life, what have I lost and achieved," he said. "One thing that hit me sharply is my entire adult life, which I started as an assistant director at 18-years-old and today I'm 57-years-old. I've been working in films because this life had attracted me and I was involved in it passionately". For the actor, while there is "nothing wrong" with being passionate about such pursuits, it shouldn't be "at the cost of your responsibilities".

Khan talked about not being able to spend more time with his daughter Ira Khan when she was younger. "She would have had her own dreams, fear, challenges and I wasn't there," he said. "Today this hits me because I didn't know what her dreams and fears were but I knew all that [when it came to] my colleagues. I realised this and how time is the most precious resource [this year]," the PK actor said.

These realisations made Khan angry at both himself and showbiz. When the host asked Khan if the anger led to him thinking about quitting Bollywood, Khan answered in the affirmative, "I quit," he said. "I've never told anyone this and you all might take a minute to understand. I told my family that I will no longer do films nor produce films. I told them [Khan's children and ex-wife] that I want to spend time with you all and the response I got was them being shocked.

"I started to think maybe I should tell people. At the same time I held back because people would assume that it's some sort of 'marketing scheme' for Laal Singh Chhadha. So I thought better if I don't. I do films after three to four years and after Laal Singh Chhadha arrives, no one will be concerned about me," he said. "My kids told me that I'm an extreme person. I shouldn't go from something I spent 30 years on to something brand new. [I should] find the balance in my life."

Khan quit social media in 2021, sharing that any communication with his followers will be done through Aamir Khan Productions' social media channels

The actor will be seen in film Laal Singh Chhadha alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in 2022. The film is an official remake of Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump.

Comments

Tadka Mar 28, 2022 05:56pm
Don't worry it will be sooner than later
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Dr Malaria Mar 28, 2022 06:01pm
We love you Aamir Khan. What if Indians don’t care, you are always most welcome to live in Pakistan.
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NYS Mar 28, 2022 06:02pm
Excess of everything is bad ! Mr perfectionist got this stature upon wild passionate and now he is getting back step from showbiz life and decision taken when his martial life failed and children got their future line, think twice
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M. Saeed Mar 28, 2022 06:32pm
After remaining over 3 decades in artificial life, the man himself transforms in to an artificial human !
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Sam Mar 28, 2022 06:51pm
What family? He has divorced his wife and his children don't like him.
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ram Mar 28, 2022 07:02pm
He knows very well that his up coming movie will tank, his public stunt for up coming movie
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well wisher Mar 28, 2022 07:11pm
Gret going, Aamir. Thank you for reminding the world that time is precious and must be respected.
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room Mar 28, 2022 07:23pm
Family? I thought he divorced twice? Two ladies couldnt tolerate him
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Realnews Mar 28, 2022 07:27pm
Is any new movie releasing? Now a days drama is not just in movies. Anything, to get buzz for upcoming movie.
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John Mar 28, 2022 07:49pm
Pakistan don't have star of their own
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Shaun Mar 28, 2022 08:05pm
Great news. Indian Muslims are progressing so well in India. Wish him all the success.
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Uyghyr ahmadi Mar 28, 2022 08:46pm
There was only one talented khan in Bollywood but he is no more-irfaan. SK, SRK, AK, SAK are all useless and make garbage movies for money.
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Hummingbird 1 Mar 28, 2022 08:47pm
Good riddance.
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ShadowLugia Mar 28, 2022 09:17pm
Most over rated guy. He was helped by his director/producer uncle to prop up his career.
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Anil Mar 28, 2022 09:22pm
don’t try to be perfect because you may not be really perfect at the end.
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Gulshan Omar Mar 28, 2022 09:27pm
It’s normal. Nothing to worry. Some other person will take his place. Think of Dilip Kumamoto, Aran Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna etc. The world moves on.
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Joe Mar 28, 2022 10:34pm
@Sam What family? He has divorced his wife and his children don't like him." Worth mentioning that not once but TWICE "
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Citizen Mar 28, 2022 10:56pm
Drama
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PakSwine Mar 28, 2022 11:40pm
@M. Saeed Are you talking from experience?
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Adnan Mazher Khan Mar 29, 2022 12:09am
Behind every successful man, there is a woman who pushes her to go to work every day of the year.
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M Emad Mar 29, 2022 12:53am
Aamir Khan should quit acting ---- AK now becomes a 'famous' boring actor.
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Hanif Mar 29, 2022 01:26am
He should have listened to his family.
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TTA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TTP Mar 29, 2022 03:58am
Family wants money.... He is a money maker.
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Farooq Pasha Mar 29, 2022 05:32am
Please quit ASAP .we are all waiting...
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Truth Mar 29, 2022 05:55am
Clean shaved still the same.
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Joe Mar 29, 2022 06:31am
He is a over hyped media star.At 54 age he was worried about is safety in India.
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Arshad Mar 29, 2022 07:16am
New Drama King.
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Rafique Mar 29, 2022 07:42am
Fame and money does not make people happy! It is the spirit of contentment that brings happiness!
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Umesh Tiwari Mar 29, 2022 07:47am
All gimmicks to stay in news as his movie being released. You can not trust these bollywoodwalahs.
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Saniaa Mar 29, 2022 07:50am
Imagine him as a butcher at roadside mutton shop. Perfect fit!
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Ali (CA) Mar 29, 2022 08:17am
He missed the point that family prefer money over his company.
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Alkuwaity Mar 29, 2022 09:49am
It’s the money not family which brings him back
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Johnw Mar 29, 2022 10:09am
Both wives and all his children hate him. Classless man of straw.
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Mal Mar 29, 2022 11:20am
Please quot Mr One Expression actor.... Don't believe me...... The only expression he has is eye brows raised, no matter happy, sad, angry or anything else.... One trick pony
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Praveen Mar 29, 2022 11:24am
He is a good artist but fraud. I start hating him
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TPA Mar 29, 2022 11:39am
Most hated guy in India
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Black Fungus Mar 29, 2022 12:45pm
@Uyghyr ahmadi because the Indian public want garbage.
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Black Fungus Mar 29, 2022 12:47pm
Shut Bollywood. It’s a sewage industry.
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Alam Mar 29, 2022 01:58pm
@TPA Most hated by rightwing Modi bhakts. Otherwise, Indian love Amir Khan. Check his box office records.
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Kaka Aijaz Mar 29, 2022 02:03pm
What Family? Previous wives ?
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Cohabitator Mar 30, 2022 07:50am
which family is he talking about?
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Just quiet Mar 30, 2022 08:24pm
And then he left the family
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Bob Apr 01, 2022 05:28pm
Hypocrite All lies these people tells.
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