Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Aamir Khan Reflects on Career at BFI Southbank Event
Aamir Khan, a famous Bollywood actor, talked about his career at an event in London.
He shared how he started acting in theater and then moved to films.
He mentioned that his parents didn't want him to be an actor because it's a risky job.
Khan also talked about his famous movie 'Lagaan,' which was nominated for an Oscar.
He said that making 'Lagaan' was very difficult, but it was a big success.
He also talked about his other successful movies like '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal.'
Khan explained that he always tries to make films that he believes in and that challenge him.
He also clarified that his character in '3 Idiots' was not based on a real-life person named Sonam Wangchuk.
Finally, he mentioned that he is working on a new film about cricket set during the Partition era and that he recently got married.
Aamir Khan reflected on his career at the BFI Southbank event, marking the 25th anniversary of his film 'Lagaan.'
He received the 'Outstanding Achievement Icon' award at the London Indian Film Festival.
Khan discussed his early acting experiences in theater and his first film roles.
He considered the 1950s and 1960s as the golden era of Indian cinema and the 1980s as its lowest point.
Khan talked about the challenges and successes of making 'Lagaan' and his other hit films like '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal.'
He clarified that his character in '3 Idiots' was not based on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Khan announced that he is working on a new Partition-era cricket drama film with director Ashutosh Gowariker.
- Who
- Aamir Khan, Bollywood superstar
- What
- Reflection on his career and journey in Indian cinema
- When
- July 16, 2023
- Where
- BFI Southbank, London
- Why
- To mark the 25th anniversary of his Oscar-nominated film 'Lagaan' and receive the 'Outstanding Achievement Icon' award at the London Indian Film Festival
Golden Age of Indian Cinema
Lowest Point in Indian Cinema
1950s and 1960s
Golden Age of Indian Cinema
Aamir Khan considers the 1950s and 1960s as the golden era of Indian cinema, praising the writers, composers, and actors of that period.
Lowest Point in Indian Cinema
Khan describes the 1980s as the lowest point for Indian cinema, noting that the writing had 'gone to pieces.'
- Event
- BFI Southbank Event
- Date
- July 16
- Festival
- 17th London Indian Film Festival
- Award
- Outstanding Achievement Icon Award
- Film Discussed
- Lagaan
- Upcoming Film
- Partition-era cricket drama (rumored)
- Wedding
- Married Gauri Spratt earlier this month
