Aamir Khan Responds To Fan’s Suggestion On Making Films Like Pathaan: Shah Rukh

On Mar 9, 2024

Updated Mar 9, 2024, 09:04 PM IST

Aamir Khan playfully responds to a fan’s suggestion to make films like Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, highlighting their friendly rivalry and his focus on his upcoming project Laapataa Ladies.

Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan evidently share a healthy rivalry that they have maintained for over 2 decades. While the two superstars have successfully established a niche for themselves, fans of the two actors often compare their works. In a recent interaction with a fan, The Dangal star was asked a very special question about his and SRK’s films, which resulted in a witty reply from the actor.

Aamir Khan responds to a fan’s question on films

Recently, Aamir Khan hosted a live session on his Instagram to promote his latest film Laapataa Ladies, a Kiran Rao directorial. Among the many questions and suggestions directed towards Aamir by his fans, one that caught our attention was connected to Shah Rukh Khan and his blockbuster film Pathaan. The fan suggested Laal Singh Chaddha actor to make films similar to Shah Rukh’s Pathaan.

The fan said, “Sir aapko Pathaan jaisi filmein karni chahiye’ (Sir, you should do films like Pathaan). To which, the Perfectionist responded, “Yaar, Shah Rukh bana raha hai na achchi Pathaan jaisi. Main banata hoon Laapataa Ladies. Aap woh dekho. (Shah Rukh Khan is already making good films like Pathaan. I will make films like Laapataa Ladies. You watch that.)”

Aamir Khan’s other film, Sitaare Zameen Par

Reportedly, Aamir Khan’s upcoming project is titled Sitaaee Zameen Par, with a focus on Down Syndrome. According to the Hindustan Times, the film aims to shed light on this condition.

“Just like Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan wanted to bring focus on another condition that gets stigmatized in our society through Sitaare Zameen Par. That’s when he found a heartfelt story that sheds light on Down syndrome and what people dealing with that go through. He wants to handle the subject very sensitively and create an impact that makes people suffering from the syndrome be treated as equals,” revealed a source close to the development.

Additional details about the film remain undisclosed, including whether Aamir Khan will direct or produce it. The project’s specifics are shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans eager for further updates.