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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan prayed God to give all his success to brother Faissal Khan after failed attempts to save his career: ‘I tried my best to help him'
Aamir Khan 's brother, Faissal Khan , is making headlines after opening up about his strained journey in films, his mental health struggles, and his relationship with Aamir. Following his remarks, Aamir and the family released a statement, stressing that they have always been committed to helping Faissal. Faissal's acting career began with the box office flop 'Madhosh', which was followed by an even bigger failure, 'Mela'. Not too long ago, Aamir himself admitted that despite his best efforts to launch Faissal as an actor, he could not make it work. The journey, filled with delays, creative differences and disappointments, became a chapter in both their lives that neither has forgotten. Aamir revealed he tried his best to help Faissal's career Speaking to Raj Shamani before the release of his film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Aamir recalled, 'I tried to help Faissal a lot when he started his career as an actor. Unfortunately, his first film, Madhosh, didn't work. I was very worried, and I tried very hard to support his career. I did a film with him called Mela. I tried my best to help him, but I realised that this is the one field where nobody can help you. All I can do is pray to God that he takes my success and gives it all to him. I couldn't do a thing beyond that. I tried and failed. Your success in this field depends entirely on your destiny and the hard work you put in.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When Knee Pain Hits, Start Eating These Foods, and Feel Your Pain Go Away (It's Genius) Read More Undo Faissal never planned on becoming an actor In his Pinkvilla chat, Faissal revealed he never wanted to be an actor in the first place. He said the long delays in making 'Mela' were due to creative differences between Aamir and the film's director. Even after intense training in singing, dancing, and fight sequences, the final outcome was not enough to change his fortunes in Bollywood.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan begged God to transfer all his success to brother Faissal, moved heaven and earth to support his career: ‘I failed'
Actor Aamir Khan's brother, Faissal Khan, recently shared an insight into their relationship, as he spoke about his failed acting career and struggles with mental health. Following his comments, Aamir and their family issued a statement expressing their dedication to getting Faissal help; in the past, Faissal has been institutionalised for his reported mental illnesses. He began his acting career with the box office flop Madhosh, and followed it up with the even bigger failure Mela. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Faissal said that the movie took four years to make, and endured a particularly difficult production that nearly forced Aamir to quit. Not too long ago, Aamir had spoken about trying to launch Faissal as an actor, and failing to do so. Chatting with Raj Shamani prior to the release of his film Sitaare Zameen Par in theatres a few months ago, Aamir was asked about his son Junaid Khan's acting career, and if he feels worse when one of Junaid's films don't work. Citing the example of Faissal, Aamir had said, 'This is a new emotion for me. I've always wanted audiences to love my films. But at this stage, I am more concerned about Junaid and his success. As a father, that's my priority. Forget success, I want him to be happy with the work he has done, I want him to get the due of what he's doing. Whether it's Junaid or Ira today, or Azad when he starts working, as a father, I'll be more concerned about their success and failure than mine.' Also read – 'Aamir Khan-Reena Dutta's love was pure; he gave me Rs 30K job when no one employed me': What Faissal Khan said about superstar brother Aamir said that he cannot, in good conscience, cast members of his family in roles that they don't deserve, because he can't betray the film as a whole. 'Up till now, I've never interfered in Junaid's career, and I won't. I tried to help Faissal a lot when he started his career as an actor. Unfortunately, his first film, Madhosh, didn't work. I was very worried, and I tried very hard to support his career. I did a film with him called Mela. I moved heaven and earth to help him, but I realised that this is the one field where nobody can help you. All I can do is pray to God that he takes my success and gives it all to him. I couldn't do a thing beyond that. I tried and failed. Your success in this field depends entirely on your destiny and the hard work you put in.' In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Faissal shared that he never wanted to be an actor in the first place, as he opened up about the problems they experienced while making Mela. The delay in production was caused due to differences between his brother and the director. He shared, 'After Madhosh, I was critical about myself and I decided to start from scratch. I knew I was not a great actor, so I took lessons. I practiced singing to open up my voice. On the side, I was also learning to dance and fight. It was after all this that my performance in Mela came through.' After Faissal's interview, Aamir's family issued a statement stressing upon their determination to get Faissal all the help that he needs. 'We are distressed by Faissal's hurtful and misleading portrayal of his mother Zeenat Tahir Husain, his sister Nikhat Hegde, and his brother Aamir (Khan). As this is not the first time he has misrepresented these events, we feel it necessary to clarify our intentions and reaffirm our solidarity as a family,' the statement read, adding, 'It is important to share that every choice regarding Faissal has been taken collectively as a family, in consultation with multiple medical professionals, and has been based on love, compassion, and a desire to support his emotional and psychological wellbeing. For this reason, we have refrained from publicly discussing the details of a painful and difficult period for our family.' In the Pinkvilla interview, Faissal said that he lives off of a monthly allowance that Aamir has agreed to give him until he finds his footing. He said that Aamir is a 'good man at heart', and that Aamir even offered him a job at his production house after his acting career didn't take off.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Faissal Khan recalls career-destroying movie Mela with Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna: 'I knew I was not a great actor, so...'
Aamir Khan's initiative to boost Faissal Khan's career through 'Mela' backfired, causing significant setbacks despite a strong cast. Production delays arose from disputes between Aamir and director Dharmesh Darshan. Faissal dedicated himself to improving his acting skills, but the film's failure led to lasting tensions, with both Aamir and Dharmesh expressing regrets and never collaborating again. Aamir Khan 's attempt to launch his brother Faissal Khan as a leading actor with the film Mela turned out to be a major setback for Faissal's career. Despite the film's star-studded cast and years of effort, Mela failed to impress at the box office, leading to lasting tensions and missed opportunities. Production delays In a recent Pinkvilla interview, Faissal revealed that production delays in Mela were due to disagreements between his brother Aamir and the director. He admitted that after his debut in Madhosh, he was self-critical and decided to improve by taking acting lessons, practicing singing to strengthen his voice, and learning dance and fight skills. He believes these efforts helped improve his performance in Mela. The actor explained that Mela featured many talented actors, including Aamir Khan, Johnny Lever, Asrani, and Archana Puran Singh. The director, Dharmesh Darshan , challenged him by saying that since Aamir was the best, if Faissal could match his performance, it would prove his own talent. At the time, Aamir was receiving widespread praise for their recent hit Raja Hindustani, so standing out alongside him was seen as a true test of Faissal's abilities. A film made for brotherly support He further revealed that Mela took four years to complete, starting in 1996. He explained that Aamir Khan wanted to help him because at the time, many brothers were working together in films, like Sunny and Bobby Deol in Dillagi, and Arbaaz Khan and Salman Khan in Hello Brother. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo by Taboola by Taboola Since no one wanted to cast Faissal alone, Aamir and director Dharmesh Darshan decided to make a film with both brothers, seeing it as a test for Faissal. Conflicts nearly derailed the project Faissal explained that the film's delay was due to conflicts between Aamir Khan and director Dharmesh Darshan. He had promised producer Ratan Jain not to take on any other projects until Mela was completed, which finally released in 2000. At one point, Aamir even threatened to leave the film because of these disagreements, but eventually, he and Darshan resolved their issues and continued working on the project. In a previous interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Dharmesh Darshan blamed Aamir Khan for interfering in the making of Mela. He admitted that while he was strict during Raja Hindustani, he became softer on Mela, which affected the film's quality. Dharmesh also mentioned casting issues, noting that apart from Aamir, the rest of the cast was not very strong. Despite these challenges, he praised Faissal's performance, saying that Faissal showed significant growth from Madhosh to Mela, and in some scenes, even outshined Aamir with a very real performance. According to NDTV, Aamir Khan has admitted that he regrets making Mela. After the film's failure at the box office, Aamir and director Dharmesh Darshan never worked together again.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Faissal Khan Says Aamir Khan Supports Him Financially: 'He Gives Me A Monthly Allowance'
Faissal Khan recalls how the failure of Mela ended his acting career and shares that Aamir Khan still supports him with a monthly allowance. Back in 1996, Aamir Khan attempted to launch his brother Faissal Khan as a leading man with director Dharmesh Darshan's Mela. Intended to be a grand Bollywood spectacle, the film instead went down in history as one of the most infamous flops of its era. Taking nearly four years to complete, Mela was plagued by creative disagreements, production delays, and mounting pressures for Faissal, whose acting debut in the 1994 film Madhosh had already failed at the box office. In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Faissal revisited the turbulent journey of Mela, the challenges he faced, and his complicated equation with Aamir. Now living on a monthly allowance from his superstar brother in one of their family's Pali Hill apartments, Faissal says his career never quite recovered after the film's collapse. Preparing for the Test of a Lifetime After Madhosh, Faissal says he was determined to improve his craft before stepping in front of the camera again. 'I was critical about myself and decided to start from scratch. I knew I was not a great actor, so I took lessons. I practised singing to open up my voice, learned to dance and fight. It was after all this that my performance in Mela came through," he recalled. The film boasted a stellar supporting cast including Johnny Lever, Asrani, and Archana Puran Singh. For Faissal, the biggest challenge was sharing the screen with Aamir at the height of his fame. 'Dharmesh told me, 'I'm pitting you against Aamir because he's the best. If you can stand out against him, you'll prove your mettle.' They had just delivered Raja Hindustani, which was the biggest hit of their careers," Faissal said. Aamir's Plan and the Long Delay According to Faissal, Aamir was keen to do a film together, inspired by the trend of brothers teaming up on screen, such as Sunny and Bobby Deol in Dillagi and Salman and Arbaaz Khan in Hello Brother. 'Aamir thought, if nobody wants to feature Faissal alone, we should do a film together. Dharmesh liked the idea and it became a test for me," he explained. But as shooting progressed, tensions flared between Aamir and Dharmesh, leading to repeated delays. 'I had promised producer Ratan Jain I wouldn't sign any other film until Mela was completed. Aamir even threatened to walk out at one point due to his differences with Dharmesh. Dharmesh, meanwhile, tried to get me on his side. Eventually, they'd patch up and resume work. But the film took four years to finish and finally released in 2000," Faissal said. Dharmesh Darshan and Aamir Khan on Mela Over the years, Dharmesh Darshan has publicly admitted the film was compromised. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, he said, 'I was very strict in Raja Hindustani, but I became very soft in Mela. It got diluted. There was also a major casting issue. I'm not a magician, but I think Faissal did very well. From Madhosh to Mela, there's growth. In some scenes, he's better than Aamir, giving a very real performance." Aamir, on the other hand, has confessed in past interviews that he regrets making Mela. After the film's box office debacle, he and Dharmesh Darshan never worked together again. What was meant to be a grand launchpad for Faissal instead became a cautionary tale in Bollywood — a film remembered as much for its behind-the-scenes conflicts as for its on-screen shortcomings. First Published: August 09, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Aamir Khan is supporting me financially, he gives me a monthly allowance': Brother Faissal Khan recalls career-destroying movie Mela
In 1996, Aamir Khan attempted to launch his brother Faissal as an actor in director Dharmesh Darshan's Mela. It remains one of the most disastrous movies of that era; it took four years to produce, according to Faissal. He'd made his acting debut with the 1994 film Madhosh, which tanked at the box office. Aamir, producer Suneel Darshan, and former actor Twinkle Khanna have spoken occasionally about the disaster that was Mela, and, in a recent interview, Faissal explained what went wrong with the film, and shared some insight into his relationship with Aamir. Because of his personal issues and the failure of his films, Faissal's career never took off. He said that he lives on a monthly allowance paid to him by Aamir, in one of their family's many apartments in the same Pali Hill complex in Mumbai. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Faissal shared that the delay in production was caused due to differences between his brother and the director. He shared, 'After Madhosh, I was critical about myself and I decided to start from scratch. I knew I was not a great actor, so I took lessons. I practices singing to open up my voice. On the side, I was also learning to dance and fight. It was after all this that my performance in Mela came through.' Faissal shared he had to prove himself as the film featured several great actors. 'Mela had many great actors. Apart from Aamir Khan, it also starred Johnny Lever, Asrani, Archana Puran Singh. Dharmesh (Darshan) said, 'Faisal, I am pitting you against Aamir because he is the best. And if you stand out against him then you will prove your mettle.' And they had just given Raja Hindustani together, which was their biggest hit. Aamir was being appreciated everywhere. So he said, 'If you can stand against Aamir and give your shot then you will prove yourself.'' ALSO READ | National Award-winning director was supposed to meet Heath Ledger the day he died: 'Call me at 9' In the same interview, the actor revealed, 'Mela took four years to make. It started in 1996. Aamir was trying to get a film for me because at that time, many brothers were coming together. Like Dillagi, with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and even Arbaaz Khan and Salman Khan in Hello Brother. Aamir thought if nobody wants to feature Faissal alone, we should do a film together and Dharmesh thought it was a very good idea. It was a test for me.' Sharing the reason behind the delay, Faissal said, 'During the making of the film, Aamir and Darshan had differences, which delayed the making of the film. I had promised (producer) Ratan Jain that I would not sign any other film until I finish doing Mela. And finally, the film released in 2000.' Faissal said that, at one point, Aamir even threatened to walk out of the film due to his differences with Dharmesh Darshan, who kept trying to get Faissal in his corner. But they would eventually make up and continue the film. Read more – Sitaare Zameen Par: If you need Aamir Khan to manipulate you into being a good person, maybe you're beyond redemption Previously, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Dharmesh blamed Aamir for interfering in the film. He shared, 'I was very strict in Raja Hindustani. But I became very soft in Mela. It got diluted. It also had a major casting issue. Don't forget, besides Aamir, everybody was on a low. I'm not a magician. But despite everything, I think Faissal did very well. If you see his growth, from Madhosh to Mela, you'll see the difference. Faissal did very well. In some scenes, he's better than Aamir. He's giving a very real performance.' According to NDTV, Aamir admitted that he regrets making Mela. After the film flopped at the box office, Aamir and Dharmesh never collaborated again.
