Aamir Khan says he almost walked away from films.Children and therapy helped | Hindi Movie News
Superstar Aamir Khan has said that if he didn’t have children, he would have quit filmmaking as he would have felt “angry and frustrated” at not spending enough time with his family and loved ones. The 58-year-old said it was about two and a half years ago that he realized his passion for movies was taking over his life, including his relationship with his children. Ta. Islay Khan and Azad Rao Khan.
“About two and a half years ago, I realized that I was getting too caught up in my passions and not spending enough time on my relationships. I was upset and unhappy. If I had, I would have stayed away from the film. I felt angry and frustrated with myself,” Aamir said at News18 India’s ‘Amrit Ratna 2023’ event here.
The actor announced last year that he would be taking a break from films to focus on his family. His last theatrical release ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’ (2022) did not do well at the box office.
Aamir revealed on the occasion of World Mental Health Day that he has been undergoing treatment for two years, saying it has been “quite a journey”.
“We can’t go back to when Junaid was five or Ayla was four. We need to figure out what we want to do with our time. I turned to mindfulness. I spent two years in therapy. I believe that we are not trained to do everything.
“When you’re stressed or have emotional problems, you should go to a therapist. My therapist has really helped me understand myself better. I want to be a better version of myself. I think so,” he said.
The actor said he is happy to be able to bridge the gap in his relationship with his children.
“To my children, I am like a friend. I am a kind father. We share a strong bond and speak openly… I have become more calm. My relationship with my children is better now,” he added.
Aamir said he is proud of the way his older children are progressing in their careers.
While Junaid is gearing up to move into the film industry as a producer and actor, Ira has been working on raising awareness about mental health ever since she revealed her own battle with depression and anxiety last year.
“I am happy to see the children doing well. They are facing their own challenges with dignity,” he added.
The superstar is looking forward to his son’s film debut and said he is excited about his daughter getting married to a famous fitness trainer. Nupur Shikare In January.
“About two and a half years ago, I realized that I was getting too caught up in my passions and not spending enough time on my relationships. I was upset and unhappy. If I had, I would have stayed away from the film. I felt angry and frustrated with myself,” Aamir said at News18 India’s ‘Amrit Ratna 2023’ event here.
The actor announced last year that he would be taking a break from films to focus on his family. His last theatrical release ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’ (2022) did not do well at the box office.
Aamir revealed on the occasion of World Mental Health Day that he has been undergoing treatment for two years, saying it has been “quite a journey”.
“We can’t go back to when Junaid was five or Ayla was four. We need to figure out what we want to do with our time. I turned to mindfulness. I spent two years in therapy. I believe that we are not trained to do everything.
“When you’re stressed or have emotional problems, you should go to a therapist. My therapist has really helped me understand myself better. I want to be a better version of myself. I think so,” he said.
The actor said he is happy to be able to bridge the gap in his relationship with his children.
“To my children, I am like a friend. I am a kind father. We share a strong bond and speak openly… I have become more calm. My relationship with my children is better now,” he added.
Aamir said he is proud of the way his older children are progressing in their careers.
While Junaid is gearing up to move into the film industry as a producer and actor, Ira has been working on raising awareness about mental health ever since she revealed her own battle with depression and anxiety last year.
“I am happy to see the children doing well. They are facing their own challenges with dignity,” he added.
The superstar is looking forward to his son’s film debut and said he is excited about his daughter getting married to a famous fitness trainer. Nupur Shikare In January.
“Ira is getting married on January 3rd. Nupur He’s like a son. i am happy. I get emotional very easily. You’ll probably cry a lot at your wedding. “My family is already worried,” he said.
Aamir said he has evolved a lot in the last two years.
“I’ve learned a lot. From now on, I want to balance work and personal life. I’m happy to be able to do that at 56 instead of 80. I’m grateful.”
On the film front, the superstar will produce Kiran Rao’s upcoming film Laapata Ladies, Rajkumar Santoshi and Sunny Deol’s Lahore, 1947, and Sitare Zameen Par, in which he also stars. are doing.
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