Overview
- Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025, Aamir Khan said he was unhappy after Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, having signed eight to nine films he later realized he could not juggle.
- He recalled a series of early flops that saw him labeled a “one-film wonder,” after which he vowed to work only when the script, director and producer met his standards.
- Khan said he refused a film offered by Mahesh Bhatt because he did not believe in the script, describing that decision as the turning point that guided tougher choices ahead.
- He outlined the rebound that followed, citing successes from Dil and Raja Hindustani to Ghajini, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal.
- Pointing to Sitaare Zameen Par crossing ₹200 crore and releasing on YouTube after theatres, he urged the industry to add a pay-per-view window between the big screen and streaming.