Aamir Khan opens up about height insecurities, recalls support from Javed Akhtar
Bollywood star Aamir Khan recently opened up about his early insecurities regarding his height, revealing how veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar played a key role in helping him overcome them with empathy and insight.In a recent interview on the Just Filmy Things' YouTube channel, Aamir recalled feeling self-conscious about his height, especially during the time of his debut. Standing approximately 5'5", he noted how actors like Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff, his contemporaries, were significantly taller.advertisementHe was also asked about the term "tingu" (short), which is used to describe him in the trailer of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Reflecting on his early struggles, Aamir said, "Amitabh Bachchan was at the top of the industry at that time, and other actors like Shatrughan Sinha and Vinod Khanna were all tall and strapping men. I was very nervous about whether a short actor like myself would be given any importance or not, but as it turned out, it was fine."
Aamir added that over time, the insecurity faded away. He credited Javed Akhtar for helping him change his perspective during those difficult years. 'A good sense of humour isn't only for fun and games. Its real power comes to light when you're going through tough times. Javed Saheb once told me that the ability to laugh at oneself acts like a shock absorber,' Aamir shared.advertisementFollowing the massive success of 'Dangal' in 2016, Aamir appeared in 'Secret Superstar', 'Thugs of Hindostan', and 'Laal Singh Chaddha', all of which underperformed at the box office.Now, he's gearing up for the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh alongside newcomers Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharmaa, Rishabh Jain, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, and Aayush Bhansali.'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to hit theatres on June 20.Must Watch
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