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Economic Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan's infamous creative clashes: Before replacing 'Taare Zameen Par' director, Aamir fell out with this iconic '90s filmmaker
Agencies Bollywood actor Aamir Khan earned the reputation of being a 'perfectionist' early in his journey, but that title also brought its share of backlash — with several critics alleging that he secretly took control behind the camera, often overshadowing the official directors. Aamir Khan has long carried the tag of a 'perfectionist'—a title earned early in his Bollywood career. Though it complimented his dedication, it also attracted significant criticism. Some within the industry began accusing him of covertly directing films under the guise of supporting roles, overshadowing official directors. While Aamir has dismissed such allegations in conversations with the media, recent remarks by Darsheel Safary have reignited this debate. Darsheel, who played the lead role in Taare Zameen Par, recently opened up about how the film's directorial duties shifted unexpectedly. According to him, Aamir made the bold decision to re-film a major scene, despite original creative director and writer Amole Gupte being actively present on set. Aamir, who had previously not been attached as the director, asked everyone to disregard what had just been shot and announced that he would now helm the scene. Though Amole remained on set in a creative capacity, the reins of direction quietly passed to Aamir. Darsheel recalled that Gupte had worked on set for only a few days before Aamir gradually assumed full directorial responsibilities. Describing his early experience, Darsheel admitted feeling intimidated by Aamir, whereas his rapport with Amole was far more relaxed and friendly. The two shared a close bond—Gupte had even discovered Darsheel at a dance workshop—and their sons were also close friends. Darsheel added that during the filming process, Aamir and Amole often exchanged creative opinions, with Aamir frequently offering his insights and an interview with Galatta Plus, Aamir expressed frustration over persistent rumors accusing him of hijacking films from other directors. He explained that many assumed he was unofficially leading productions whenever a film failed after his departure, creating a pattern of speculation that became difficult to shake. He maintained that the actual directors were the ones making the final decisions, and his own involvement was often misrepresented. Aamir will soon return to the screen in Sitaare Zameen Par, a follow-up to Taare Zameen Par, slated for release on June 20. While he previously portrayed a compassionate teacher, this time he takes on the role of a basketball coach. Aamir's clashes with filmmakers have not been limited to one project. In a fan interaction on Rediff, he addressed his strained relationship with Rangeela director Ram Gopal Varma. Their fallout began years ago when Varma made a comment suggesting a minor actor outshone Aamir in a particular scene. This remark, misunderstood by the media, led to unresolved tensions due to lack of timely clarification. Hurt by the miscommunication, Aamir chose to distance himself from Varma moving forward.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Aamir Khan helped Darsheel Safary cry on cue: ‘He was just 9; I had to remind myself'
Seventeen years after 'Taare Zameen Par' moved audiences with its heartwarming portrayal of a dyslexic child's struggles, a behind-the-scenes video has resurfaced, offering a rare glimpse into how Aamir Khan helped shape Darsheel Safary 's moving performance. Teaching a 9-Year-Old To Emote In a throwback video shared by Aamir Khan Talkies on YouTube, Aamir opens up about the challenges he faced while directing the young actor. 'Very early on in the film, I realized that he finds it very difficult to cry,' Aamir says in the clip. He can be seen demonstrating emotional scenes to Darsheel and coaching him through the process. The actor-director admits that at times, he grew impatient with Darsheel's mistakes but constantly reminded himself that the boy was just nine years old. 'I had to tell myself, 'Aamir, tum 8-9 saal ke bachche se baat kar rahe ho. Thoda toh use waqt do (give him some time).'' Praise for Darsheel's Outstanding Talent Despite the initial hurdles, Aamir Khan has nothing but praise for Darsheel's performance. He notes that Darsheel's intelligence made him easy to work with and that he often treated him like an adult during filming. 'Because he was so sharp, even I got into that mode of treating him as an equal,' Aamir shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo He went on to describe Darsheel as one of the finest actors he has ever worked with, stating that his performance in Taare Zameen Par was 'absolutely outstanding. ' A Lasting Legacy of the Film Released on December 21, 2007, 'Taare Zameen Par' remains a landmark film in Hindi cinema, not just for its sensitive subject matter but also for its touching performances. The film starred Darsheel Safary as Ishaan Awasthi, a dyslexic child, and Aamir Khan as his supportive art teacher. It also featured Tisca Chopra , Vipin Sharma , and Tanay Chheda in key roles. Meanwhile, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to release on June 20. Sitaare Zameen Par | Title Track Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan's infamous creative clashes: Before replacing 'Taare Zameen Par' director, Aamir fell out with this iconic '90s filmmaker
Aamir Khan has long carried the tag of a 'perfectionist'—a title earned early in his Bollywood career. Though it complimented his dedication, it also attracted significant criticism. Some within the industry began accusing him of covertly directing films under the guise of supporting roles, overshadowing official directors. While Aamir has dismissed such allegations in conversations with the media, recent remarks by Darsheel Safary have reignited this debate. Darsheel, who played the lead role in Taare Zameen Par , recently opened up about how the film's directorial duties shifted unexpectedly. According to him, Aamir made the bold decision to re-film a major scene, despite original creative director and writer Amole Gupte being actively present on set. Aamir, who had previously not been attached as the director, asked everyone to disregard what had just been shot and announced that he would now helm the scene. Though Amole remained on set in a creative capacity, the reins of direction quietly passed to Aamir. Darsheel recalled that Gupte had worked on set for only a few days before Aamir gradually assumed full directorial responsibilities. Describing his early experience, Darsheel admitted feeling intimidated by Aamir, whereas his rapport with Amole was far more relaxed and friendly. The two shared a close bond—Gupte had even discovered Darsheel at a dance workshop—and their sons were also close friends. Darsheel added that during the filming process, Aamir and Amole often exchanged creative opinions, with Aamir frequently offering his insights and suggestions. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Aamir expressed frustration over persistent rumors accusing him of hijacking films from other directors. He explained that many assumed he was unofficially leading productions whenever a film failed after his departure, creating a pattern of speculation that became difficult to shake. He maintained that the actual directors were the ones making the final decisions, and his own involvement was often misrepresented. Aamir will soon return to the screen in Sitaare Zameen Par , a follow-up to Taare Zameen Par, slated for release on June 20. While he previously portrayed a compassionate teacher, this time he takes on the role of a basketball coach. Aamir's clashes with filmmakers have not been limited to one project. In a fan interaction on Rediff, he addressed his strained relationship with Rangeela director Ram Gopal Varma . Their fallout began years ago when Varma made a comment suggesting a minor actor outshone Aamir in a particular scene. This remark, misunderstood by the media, led to unresolved tensions due to lack of timely clarification. Hurt by the miscommunication, Aamir chose to distance himself from Varma moving forward.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aamir Khan has a surprise! Taare Zameen Par to stream free on YouTube but here's the catch
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is gearing up for the sequel of the hit film Taare Zameen Par, titled Sitaare Zameen Par. The film is all set to hit the theaters on June 20, 2025. Ahead of its release, the actor drops a surprise and fans can't keep calm. He confirmed that Taare Zameen Par will stream for free on YouTube. But there's a catch. He added that it will only be available for a week or two. Yes, you heard that right! According to Bollywood Hungama, at Taare Zameen Par Fan Meetup, the host talked about a boat scene of the film and asked Aamir Khan if the photograph in the room is of his mom and dad. The actor refuted it saying he doesn't know whose parents are there in the pic and it might be Amole Gupte's. The host then added that he wanted to show the scene but since the 2007 classic isn't available on any streaming platform he couldn't. Hearing this Aamir admitted that it's not available to watch online and dropped a big surprise. He shared, 'Ek kaam karte hai, I have started a YouTube channel called Aamir Khan Talkies. I'll tell my team that let's upload Taare Zameen Par there free of cost.' The actor further added that, 'It can be available for 1-2 weeks.' Aamir Khan also praised his co-star Darsheel during the event as per the portal. He shared that when he used to explain the scene, the little boy used to dance all the time. However, the actor wasn't affected as he knew Darsheel was fully absorbing everything. He added that the moment they called for a take, he used to immediately switch to his character. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par is a sports comedy-drama film and is all set to hit theaters on June 20, 2025. Apart from Aamir Khan, it also features Genelia Deshmukh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. It is produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka and penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma.
