Aamir Khan shares why nephew Imran Khan struggled to fit into Bollywood
Actor Aamir Khan, who is gearing up for the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', has shared why his nephew Imran Khan didn't fit in Bollywood. Imran, who gained critical acclaim and love for films like 'Delhi Belly' and 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', left Bollywood 10 years ago.In an interview with Indian Express, Aamir Khan said that Imran was offered mainstream films, but he found it difficult to fit in as he is not comfortable with herogiri. He further expressed that Imran wants to be an actor and not a star.advertisement"Yes, Imran has a certain creative instinct. He finds it difficult to fit into the mainstream construct we have. That's not his natural space. Which is why he'd do really well in a film like Jaane Tu and Delhi Belly. He's in his element there. But the moment you put him in a regular Hindi film, he won't fit. He's not comfortable with herogiri. He wants to play a real person. Everybody was offering him mainstream films because he's good-looking. But he wants to be an actor and not a star," Aamir said.
Although Imran had quit films, he is reportedly making a comeback with 'Adhure Hum Adhure Tum' opposite Bhumi Pednekar. The film is slated for a Netflix release. It is being directed by Danish Aslam, who has also directed the Imran Khan-starrer 'Break Ke Baad' opposite Deepika Padukone.advertisementImran had earlier opened up in an interview in Film Companion that his decision to step away from the Hindi film industry was not an abrupt but a gradual decision. Imran also expressed that he could not relate with the industry's focus on box office success and financial gains. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is slated for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025. An official remake of the Spanish film 'Champions', the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in a prominent role.Must Watch
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