‘I COMPETE ONLY WITH MYSELF’
Though his colleagues inspire him, Aamir Khan isn’t competing with anyone, saveve himself
Bollywood actor Aamirir
Khan (right) runs hiss own race. He says he doesn’t compete withh anyone in the film industry, however, he feels motivated byby his colleagues’ work.
“I’m only competing withh myself. I don’t compete withh Shah Rukh (Khan), Salman (Khan), Akshay (Kumar) or anyone. However, when my colleagues do great work, it always inspires me,” said Aamir.
The 51-year-old actor spoke to the media through a video conference to discuss the success of his latest release Dangal, which has emerged as the highest grossing Hindi film.
As he was asked about hisis favourite films of other actors, he cited some of Shah Rukh Khan’s films. “I liked many of Shah Rukh’s films,, especially Chak De! India (2007), Swades (2004), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and DDLJ — Dilwale Dulhania LeLe Jayenge (1995),” Aamir added.ed.
Overwhelmed by the success of Dangal, which hasas crossed the ` 350-crore markk at the Indian box office, Aamir said, “I’m amazed byy the reaction that Dangal hass received. People have loved the film so much. It is very rare to get such kind of a reaction.”
Dangal tells the story of real-life wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trains his daughters to become champions in the sport.
About his favourite scenes in the film, he said: “The father-daughter wrestling challenge is my favourite.”
He also praised the work of actors Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who play his on-screen daughters in the movie.
I don’t compete with Shah Rukh (Khan), Salman (Khan), Akshay (Kumar) or anyone AAMIR KHAN, ACTOR