Aamir Khan readily admits that he becomes a bad boy when his new film releases. He starts smoking and spends sleepless nights. And the tension does not go away even after the film is released, as is the case of his new production, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, which has become one of the biggest hits of the year so far.
The film follows the other two hit movies Aamir has produced -- Lagaan and Taare Zameen Par -- the latter also marked his debut as a director.
The following phone interview took place around midnight in Mumbai last week. Aamir had been shooting for his newest film Ghajni most of that week but there was no sign of fatigue. He spoke to Arthur J Pais for nearly an hour about Jaane Tu and Delhi Belly, his next production.
Jaane Tu ...has become a genuine hit.
It has been a humbling experience. Audiences have certain expectations from the films I am associated with, and they are very supportive of me. The success of this film reminds me of my own debut, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, 20 years ago. There is a similar kind of excitement and frenzy. But there is sadness too.
Why sadness?
I wish Nasirsaab (uncle Nasir Hussain, who made hit films like Teesri Manzil) was here to see the success of his grandson Imran Khan. His son Mansoor Khan is also a producer of Jaane Tu. All this would have made Nasirsaab very happy and proud.
People know that Nasirsaab launched my career with Qayamat but I also worked with him as an assistant director on Manzil Manzil and Zabardast. He always strove to make wholesome films that were also entertaining. Nasirsaab had faith me and I would always be indebted to him.
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