Kiran's reaction to Aamir's decision to quit films

Aamir Khan

recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his life when he contemplated leaving the film industry to focus on his family. During a recent podcast, the actor shared the emotional journey that led to this

decision

and how his

family

responded to the news.
Aamir Khan, whose last major release was ‘

Laal Singh Chaddha

’, revealed that three years ago, he seriously considered

quitting films

altogether.

His motivation was to devote more time to his loved ones, a decision that was met with shock and concern by his family. Reflecting on the moment during his conversation on

Rhea Chakraborty

’s podcast, Aamir said, “When I told them three years ago that I am quitting films, their reaction according to me was, ‘Papa, how will you quit films? You've been involved like crazy for the past 30 years. You must be emotional right now and saying this. But you will not be able to do it.'”
Despite his family’s doubts, Aamir was resolute. He even went as far as to inform his production team, which includes his ex-wife

Kiran Rao

, that he no longer needed the company since he was stepping away from filmmaking. He encouraged them to take over the reins and continue making films without him.

Kiran Rao’s reaction to Aamir’s decision was particularly poignant. According to Aamir, she was deeply disturbed by the news. Kiran expressed her feelings, saying, “You’re leaving us all.” When Aamir tried to reassure her that he was only leaving the film industry to spend more time with the family, Kiran’s response was both emotional and insightful. She told him, “No, you do not understand this right now. If you’re quitting films, you are a child of cinema… you are made for cinema, and if you are leaving it, then you are letting go of life and the world. We are part of that world too, so you are leaving us too.”

Aamir admitted that he didn’t fully grasp the depth of her words at the time. However, Kiran’s reaction made him realize the profound connection he had with cinema and how integral it was to his life and identity.
While ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ did not perform as expected at the box office, Aamir has continued to contribute to the industry. He recently co-produced Kiran Rao’s second directorial venture, ‘

Laapataa Ladies

’, which received critical acclaim. Aamir is also working on his upcoming project ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, a film that centers around Down's Syndrome.