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Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan didn't shower for over a week to maintain the continuity in Ghulam, Raakh: ‘I didn't want to look fresh'
Aamir Khan often makes headlines for his drastic transformations before each of his films, gaining him the title of Mr Perfectionist. In 2016, when he was making his film Dangal, the Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak actor was in the news for gaining approximately 28 kgs to portray the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat. For his film Ghajini (2008), Aamir Khan created a six-pack body for his shirtless scenes when he makes tattoos of the names and messages he needs to remember to take revenge for the death of his lover. Now, the actor shared how he didn't care to shower for days to maintain the continuity of his characters in his films like Raakh (1989) and Ghulam (1998). While speaking at a recent event, Aamir Khan said his dedication to look like a certain character comes from his will to do his role at its best. 'I am not the one who has called myself a perfectionist but I like it and accept it', said Aamir Khan at ABP Live Summit. Sharing how he didn't shower for days to make his characters look convincing, Aamir Khan said, 'When I was doing the second film of my career, Raakh, I didn't take a shower for many days. In that film, a situation is created where I have left the house and have been living on the streets. So to stay in that character, and to make people believe I am actually homeless, I didn't shower until the shots were done.' 'Apart from this, when I did Ghulam, I had to shoot a long action sequence for its climax. If you see the film, I get beaten up a lot. So as I get beaten up, my wound gets severe, I bleed. Now, if I had taken a shower then the continuity of how I look after getting beaten up would get compromised. So I decided to not take a shower for a week to keep the same look. I didn't want to look fresh.' Despite going to extreme lengths to look convincing in his many characters, Aamir Khan says he doesn't care to work out until demanded. He shared, 'I am very unfit. I never workout until I am demanded to for a certain role. I am extremely lazy. As an artiste I just try to make my audience believe that the character I am playing is my only identity at the moment and people forget Aamir Khan. I love it when my fans call me by my characters' names.'
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Didn't Bathe For A Week During Ghulam Shoot: 'To Maintain The Same Look...'
Last Updated: Aamir Khan confirmed he went 12 days without bathing twice for his roles in Raakh and Ghulam to stay true to his characters. Aamir Khan really takes method acting to the next level! The Bollywood star reportedly went 12 whole days without a bath — not once, but twice — while preparing for his roles in Raakh and Ghulam. In a recent chat with ABP Live, Aamir confirmed the long-standing rumour, saying he skipped bathing during the shoot to stay true to his gritty, street-dwelling characters. For Raakh, he explained, the decision was intentional: his character had run away from home and was living on the streets, so he wanted to physically reflect that raw, unpolished look. Aamir said, 'I've done this not once, but twice. During the filming of Raakh, I didn't bathe because my character lives on the streets after leaving home. I wanted it to feel real, so I avoided bathing to look like someone who's actually ended up on the road." Speaking of Ghulam, he said, 'In Ghulam, there was a long action sequence in the climax where I get badly beaten up. Gradually, my injuries started increasing. If I had bathed every day after shooting, it would have ruined the continuity. So I decided not to bathe for a week to maintain the same look and feel for the scene. Because when you bathe the next day, you end up looking fresh—which I didn't want." Ghulam (1998) is an action film directed by Vikram Bhatt and stars Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji. Its story is said to be similar to Sanjay Dutt's 1988 film Kabzaa. Raakh (1989) is an action-crime movie directed by Aditya Bhattacharya. Along with Aamir Khan, the film also features Supriya Pathak, Pankaj Kapur, Gajanan Bangera, and Jagdeep. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is all set to return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, a sequel to his 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. The upcoming project features Genelia Deshmukh in the lead opposite Aamir. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir himself along with Aparna Purohit. First Published: May 07, 2025, 08:04 IST
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan reveals he didn't shower for over a week for Ghulam, Raakh: If I had bathed every day, it would have ruined…
Actor Aamir Khan has revealed how he prepared for his roles in Ghulam and Raakh by not bathing for 12 days. Speaking with ABP Live, Aamir was asked if the rumour that he didn't take a bath for those days while shooting for the films was true. (Also Read | Sitaare Zameen Par poster: Aamir Khan teases story about special people and fans are 'ready to sob'; film out next month) Aamir Khan in stills from Ghulam and Raakh. Aamir shared that he did it during the shooting for both films. The actor said, "I've done this not once, but twice. During the filming of Raakh, I didn't bathe because my character lives on the streets after leaving home. I wanted it to feel real, so I avoided bathing to look like someone who's actually ended up on the road." Talking about his thoughts while filming Ghulam, Aamir added, "In Ghulam, there was a long action sequence in the climax where I get badly beaten up. Gradually, my injuries started increasing. If I had bathed every day after shooting, it would have ruined the continuity. So I decided not to bathe for a week to maintain the same look and feel for the scene. Because when you bathe the next day, you end up looking fresh—which I didn't want." About Ghulam, Raakh Ghulam (1998) is an action film, directed by Vikram Bhatt. It also stars Rani Mukerji in the lead role. The film's storyline is similar to Sanjay Dutt's Kabzaa (1988). Raakh (1989), an action crime, was directed by Aditya Bhattacharya. It also starred Supriya Pathak, Pankaj Kapur, Gajanan Bangera and Jagdeep. The film received much critical acclaim and also three National Film Awards. Aamir's next film Fans will see Aamir next in Sitaare Zameen Par. Described as a "spiritual sequel" to the 2007-hit Taare Zameen Par, the film marks his return to the big screen after a long break. The upcoming film stars Genelia Deshmukh opposite Aamir. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. The screenplay is written by Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film will introduce fresh faces -- Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The movie is set to hit theatres on June 20.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan reveals he skipped bathing for days to perfect roles in 'Raakh' and 'Ghulam'
Aamir Khan, known as 'Mr Perfectionist,' shared insights about his dedication on film sets. He confirmed avoiding bathing for days during 'Raakh' and 'Ghulam' to maintain authenticity-portraying a homeless character and preserving injury continuity in a climax action scene-demonstrating his commitment to realistic performances. Known for his unwavering commitment to his work, Aamir Khan recently discussed the ' Mr Perfectionist ' nickname and revealed some interesting insights from his experiences on film Being Called 'Mr Perfectionist'When questioned about the 'Mr Perfectionist' title, Aamir told ABP that everyone strives to improve continuously. He never labeled himself that way, but he does appreciate the the Bathing RumourThe discussion became intriguing when Aamir was questioned about the persistent rumour that he went 12 days without bathing during a film shoot. He confirmed that he had indeed done this twice. During the filming of 'Rakh', he avoided bathing to authentically portray his character, who lives on the streets after leaving home, aiming to make the portrayal as realistic as possible by looking like someone who had actually ended up on the Continuity in ' Ghulam 'Aamir also recounted an experience from the 1998 film 'Ghulam', where during a prolonged climax action sequence in which his character is severely beaten, he chose not to bathe for an entire week. He explained that bathing daily after shooting would have disrupted the continuity of his injuries, making him look fresh and breaking the realism of the scene. To maintain the consistent look and feel required for the sequence, he deliberately avoided bathing.
