Aamir Khan celebrates 25 years in the industry, thanks his fans

Aamir KhanAamir Khan one of the most popular superstars in the country, celebrates 25 years in the industry today, as his debut film with Juhi Chawla ’Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ came out on April 29th 1988.

To celebrate the success of the yesteryear classic, the entire team including director Mansoor Khan, had a get-together in Mumbai. A press conference too was held on Monday.

Talking about the film completing a silver jubilee, Aamir said “When I was new, I didn’t know where my career was going. Initially, my films were not even successful, but then I learnt a lot from some of the mistakes that I made. I give my failures as much importance as my success”

“When 3 or 4 of my films after Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak were not successful, I decided I won’t sign films for money, a big banner or a specific person. I decided I will listen to my heart. That is why I started doing less films. I took one film at a time and gave it my all. I have followed this till date” said Aamir, who delivered ‘blockbusters’ like Raja Hindustani and Sarfarosh.

Initially, the industry didn’t react too well to Aamir’s decision of signing only one film at a time, when most actors were simultaneously shooting for 3 or 4 films. But soon the trend changed and now almost every top star takes up only one project at a time.

“The way I used to work was different from the industry norms. People used to laugh at me and thought that I won’t be able to stick for long. But I have always done what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on a new path or take a new risk” said the actor who proved to be a unstoppable force in the industry after the success of Lagaan in 2001.

Since then, Aamir hasn’t had a single failure. Even a film like Mangal Pandey, which is considered to be one of his less successful films, recovered it’s investment due to the bumper opening that it got.

Asked about his stupendous success in the last decade or so, Khan said “I never thought this would happen. I can’t believe how I have reached here. I am happy that I have entertained people and made them happy.”

Aamir also thanked the people who he has worked with over the years, his fans who have been patient even when he only had one release in 2-3 years and his family.

“I want to thank everyone who I have worked with. The writers and directors and other people who have worked with me. They have all contributed to my journey. I also want to thank my audience, they have given me so much love and respect. I want to thank my family. Our field is tough and the family has to go through a lot”

Asked about his one unfulfilled dream, Aamir said “It was one of my dreams to work with Dilip Kumar, I always wanted to work with him. He is one of the world’s top actors”

Here’s wishing Aamir Khan all the success with P.K and Dhoom 3.

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26 Comments

  • As far as i know Amir’s debut movie was HOLI in 1984……QSQT was his 1st successfull movie…still congrats Amir..

  • Aamir khan is living legend and one of the best thing happened to Indian cinema ever.His achievements are dream for other actors like 3 Atbb,biggest grosser of bollywood,movie in top 5 list of Oscar,Padmabhushan award,national awards etc founder of 100,200,300 crore club,meetings with US president,UK PM,Indian PM,ministers etc from acting,directing,singing,producing etc are all big achievements and there are surely more to come.Hats off to Aamir khan.

  • What a joke! His debut was Holi in 1984 yet he is celebrating his 25 years now for publicity! He said he believes in taking new paths? LOL! 90% of his films are rip offs of Hollywood films or lifted from books – without even giving credit!

    He said he has fans? Never seen a single active fansite dedicated to him or any crowd of fans outside his house!

    For about 7 years (after Lagaan and later after 3 Idiots) he took a break. So what 25 years of showbiz? And just 10 clean hits out of 37 films! Is that something to celebrate?

    He should also thank SRK for rejecting Lagaan, 3 Idiots and RDB – films which revived his flagging career in last decade and made him what he is today.

    Did he say he had 4 flops after QSQT? LOL! He had a dozen flops after that with Dil being the only saving grace thanks to Madhuri’s star power!

  • Many many happy returns of the day, Mr. Perfectionist. Hope u give us quality films like u did for 25 years.

  • Dear deepak, its clearly shows that u r srk fan, jzt bcoz of that u dnt hv any rights to say anything bad abt a person like Aamir khan he is a most respectable actor of indian cinema, and nt aamir but sharukh should thanks to aamir for offering a film darr to srk, and rest is the history, if aamir might accept d offer of yash chopra then definitely aamir might have cast in ddlj too, this is the turning point for ua srk, if it couldnt hpnd thn srk surely working in bgrade movie like maaya memsab, so srk is no 1 ehsan faramosh and now his fans also d same, and dnt ever think that aamir has low fan following he has unlimited fan following after salman, he is only actor who recvd padma shri and padma bhusan award compare to his contempry actors, and if u hv any doubt abt aamir’s position then check out some international articles about superstar aamir khan, he is undisputd no 1, hats off to aamir, aamirmania rockz.

  • When srk entrd d industry aamir was a huge star he is definitely living legend, all crews dreams are working with perfectionist, even karina once says aamir is god of acting, and its a big achievmnt that i have worked with aamir in two films, from ayesa takia to prianka chopra evry one wants to work with aamir, i agree tht srk was no1 btwen 1995 to 2000 he ruled the bollywood but nowadays no body waiting for srk movie, now only aamirmania and salmanmania is ruling the box office,

  • Aamir has 6.8 ml fans on his facebook page,while SRK has half of that……He hardly used to tweet,many people didnt know he had twitter,still 3.5 ml followers….So that’s an answer to your fan following thing…Its just that we aamir fans don’t like to indulge in internet war like an idiot,that’s why we don’t comment….We just love movies,Aamir’s movies

  • As i said earlier due to behaviour of srk and his fans . shahrukh is today most hated star of our country .. These srk fans r insecure , jobless nd douchebags …. On the other hand Aamir is most loved star of our country .

  • This quotation suits Aamir the best. (selected lines only from Tina Turners album)

    “You simply the best,
    Better than all the rest,
    Better than anyone,
    Anyone I’ve ever met,
    I hang on your every word,
    Simply the best….”

    Good day Sir, may God grant you another 25 years at the top and bless us all with 25 years of more unprecedented breakthrough cinema through your eyes and soul. A true inspiration and a real maverick. God bless :-)

  • @Damnnnnnn Talaash collected 90 cr in India and 165+ cr worldwide. But arent you srkians always giving Overseas collections figures so why now the 2 faced pong attack on Aamir and all India collections???
    Anyway your Srk will nevee EVER get close to Aamirs all India record of 3 idiots or Worldwide Record. Not in a million years. :-P
    Thats just a distance dream but still you have Chennai Depress hurdling towards you and that should be able to beat Talaash’s 90 cr record just about after 2 weeks or so…! :-P

  • @Deepu Poor you- You know I knew where theres an Aamir article then you will definitely show your ugly head. Its inevitable, you simply resent Aamir for perhaps not highlighting your sorry case infront of the nation last year on SMJ so you now spit venom on his pages. Well Deepu my suicidal friend, I think if Aamir did broadcast your sorry tale of woe then quite frankly that would have been the end of his and Star TVs careers. Your lifestory simply suxXxXxXx and for gods sake dont bestow upon us your self conflicted pain, get a grip on reality, stop sucking, start living and please thank Aamir for not granting your wish and turning you into a national freak show…! :-P
    @star bhai roxXxXx Aamir deffo roxXxXx srk still suxXxXx and Deepu cant stop sucking…! ;-)

  • Amir is legendary actor, who not only respected in India but in overseas, that is why he is regularly invited by PMs, Presidents, Queens / Prince, Monarchs of states as an ambasador of India.

    He has done films in mutiple genres, thought provoking, technically brialliant stuffs.

    He has given 1st 100crores and 200 crores grosser in India.

    He ha given 1st 300 crores grosser worlwide and apart from Salman he is the only actor to achieve the feet.

    He has tasted success as an actor, singer, director and tv anchor.

    His fims has won National Awards in various categories, besides, nomination for Oscar.

    Salute to the ‘Ace Khan’ on completeing 25 years in Indian Film Industry and contributing much to the society.

  • @deepu, @dammnnn Aamir has more guts than ‘self proclaimed King’ SPK
    He has guts to refuse 150 crore ad deal. Also refused 35 crore for movie coz he didn’t like the script. SPK ready to dance in weddings for few crores.

    He has guts to refuse to make Dhoom 3 in 3D coz he honestly knew they would lack technical expertise. While SPK made Raone Don2 in 3D just to try beat Ready’s gross:p

    SPK spent 12-16 crores to sign Akon for Raone. Aamir spent 32 crores for research for Satyamev Jayate.

    Hats off to Aamir.

  • @Navin

    Where is Aamir Khan now when the country is suffering from burning issues like rape crisis, coalgate, threat to its territorial integrity from China? Does he speak on issues only when he has a show? He could hold a press conference on himself yesterday but no word on any issues plaguing our country today?

    Even others like Farhan Akhtar, SRK etc. are running the MARD campaign for violence against women. Whereas Mr. Satyamev Jayate is silent and busy cutting cakes to celebrate himself. Does his social conscience wake up only while doing TV shows?

    Poor you so naive that you believe TV show makes him some mahatama.

  • Congrats Amir for completing 25 years. Thanks for giving Dil hai k manta nahi. Rangeela hhrpk gulam sarfarosh rdb 3i nd my most fav AAA.

  • @ Deepu: Yaar I think u have very less GK, or otherwise you should not have talked the scrap. What about malnutrition campaign, historic places campaign, etc.

  • aamir is the best among others he is the living legend every actors and actresses follows his footsteps.
    1. aamir change the trend from actions to romance in 1988 with qsqt, others follows.
    2. aamir establishes making one movie at a times and delivering breakthrough performance and now others follows.
    3. creating 100 crore club that was the dreams of every actor, director, producers.
    4. established 200 crore club.
    5. doing stunt by himself to show the natural performance, now others follows.
    6. the only actor compare to his other contemporaries actors, who receives padma shree as well as padma bhushan,
    7. he has selected 2nd Greatest actor of all time right after amitabh bacchan.
    8. filmfare include his Rang de basanti performance as top 2nd iconic performance of indian cinema right after big b’s zanjeer.
    9. he has huge fan following across the globe,
    10. not only hindi viewers but tamil, telugu, malayalam viewers also loves him. even in chennai he has huge fan following compare to others.
    he is the most powerful superstar of indian cinema….

  • @deeper in denial Deepu- ‘Poor you’ has now become simply ‘stick your head in a deep freezer and save as many brain cells as you can before they all burn up due to your raging jealousy and hatred of Aamir…! :-P

    You can try but this is as about as low as you can go digging your own hole before you are beyond the reach of a helping hand…! :-(

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