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Aamir Khan on 'Mela' at 25: I Did It to Launch My Brother

He voices no regrets despite the flop, casting his choice as a family duty.

Overview

  • Khan says he accepted the 2000 film solely to launch debutant Faisal Khan.
  • Responding to Faisal’s allegations of illegal confinement and career sabotage, he said, “You can fight the world, but how can you fight your own family?”
  • He described being disappointed by the failure yet said he has no regrets, noting the setback for both brothers and the team.
  • Released on January 7, 2000, Mela turns 25 today after a widely panned box office run.
  • Coverage recalls the film’s Sholay-styled framing and credits, including Twinkle Khanna and director Dharmesh Darshan, while noting no new legal developments in the family dispute.