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Aamir Khan: Film Flops Cause Months of Depression
20 May
Summary
- Aamir Khan suffers months of depression after film failures.
- He views film rejection as deeply personal, like losing a child.
- Persistence can salvage films, even after a poor initial cut.
Aamir Khan, known as 'Mr Perfectionist,' has shared the significant emotional toll film failures take on him. He described experiencing depression for two to three months when a movie doesn't perform well at the box office. Khan likens this experience to the heartbreak of losing a child, underscoring the deep personal investment he makes in each project.
He further explained that audience disappointment signifies a flaw in the filmmaking process. Khan also discussed how films can be salvaged through dedicated effort, citing examples like 'Delhi Belly' and 'Taare Zameen Par' which underwent extensive reworking after initial cuts were unsatisfactory. He believes patience, passion, and persistence are key to improving a film.
Khan emphasized filmmaking as a form of communication and values audience testing to gauge reception. He stated that real success lies in achieving the intended vision for the film. This discussion follows his son Junaid Khan's recent comments about Aamir struggling with the performance of his film 'Ek Din'.
