Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Aamir Khan on Mela's failure and brother Faissal's rift
Aamir Khan recently talked about his brother Faissal Khan and the movie Mela.
Mela was made in 2000 to help Faissal start his acting career, but the movie didn't do well.
Aamir said he was sad about the movie's failure.
Faissal has accused Aamir of not supporting him and even locking him up, which Aamir denies.
Aamir says he tried his best to help Faissal but feels it's up to destiny.
The movie's failure also caused problems between Aamir and the director, Dharmesh Darshan.
Interestingly, Akshay Kumar's marriage happened because Mela didn't do well, as his then-girlfriend (Twinkle Khanna) agreed to marry him if the movie failed.
Aamir Khan made Mela in 2000 to launch his brother Faissal's acting career.
The film failed commercially and caused a rift between the Khan brothers.
Faissal accused Aamir of sabotaging his career and locking him up, which Aamir denies.
Aamir expressed disappointment over Mela's failure and the strained family relationship.
The movie's failure also led to a falling out between Aamir and director Dharmesh Darshan.
- Who
- Aamir Khan and Faissal Khan
- What
- Dispute over film Mela and family rift
- When
- Mela released in 2000; rift ongoing
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Creative differences and career sabotage allegations
- Film
- Mela
- Release Year
- 2000
- Director
- Dharmesh Darshan
- Aamir's Brother
- Faissal Khan
- Allegations
- Faissal accused Aamir of sabotaging his career
- Aamir's Response
- Destiny; can't fight family
- Box Office
- Mela failed commercially
- Original Story
- Written by Suneel Darshan
