In a candid interview with BBC News, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan spoke about his unexpected hiatus from filming during the COVID-19 outbreak. Fans and media mostly overlooked this period of silence.
Khan, known for his groundbreaking films like Lagaan and 3 Idiots, revealed that he had pondered abandoning acting and directing. “I’m done with acting and films,” he told his family during the worldwide crisis. His decision was motivated by a desire to prioritize his family during these uncertain times.
However, his children urged him to return to the sector. “They said, ‘But we can’t spend 24 hours with you. “So get real and get a life,” Khan recalled. Their encouragement rekindled his enthusiasm for filmmaking.
Khan’s comeback is emphasized by his last film, Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies), directed by his ex-wife, Kiran Rao. This film has been selected as India’s official entry for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. Khan commended Rao for her dedication to sincerity in storytelling. “I think the reason I chose Kiran was that I knew she would be very honest with it,” he told reporters.
Laapataa Ladies is a social satire that tackles sensitive issues like women’s experiences and domestic violence. The film portrays a young man who accidentally brings home the incorrect bride while his real wife fights to find her way in a tough position. This unusual story intends to provide a thought-provoking look at society’s dynamics and resiliency.
Khan’s experience during the epidemic and return to cinema show a personal transformation shaped by family relationships and artistic development. His experience emphasizes the value of human relationships and the erratic nature of creative careers.
