I do films, if I like scripts: Aamir Khan
24 Dec 2014 8:48 PM GMT
Aamir Khan, whose PK has opened to rave reviews and roaring box office success, says he chooses a film on the basis of the script and not box office prospects. PK, which came out Friday, has managed to gross Rs.95.21 crore in three days. When asked if it is true that he chooses films on the basis of box office prospects, Aamir said, “It’s a very unfortunate trend because the moment creative people start thinking about numbers, then the shadow of the numbers influences the kind of film they choose and pick.”
If the team of Aamir, director Rajkumar Hirani and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra created history with 3 Idiots in 2009, the trio have repeated the same success with PK, a film that boasts of a unique concept. It uses an alien to talk about the ills of society and not only makes viewers laugh and cry but also makes them think.
“The moment I start choosing films that can do Rs.100 crore business, then my choice becomes very limited and I can only do films like Avengers or Spider-Man, which go on to achieve those numbers. This really kills creativity to an alarming extent, so I have always selected my films based on what I feel towards them,” he said. “Like Taare Zameen Par went on to do good business and I didn’t know it would. I just did it because I liked the script. Also, I selected Rang De Basanti because I loved the script. I did Lagaan when the entire film industry thought it was a disaster.
“So these films I have not picked looking at the box office collection, I picked them because I loved them. Later when they became box office hits, it was a different question. I do films if I like the script and not according to its business.” Aamir received ample support from Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Boman Irani who were also in the cast of PK.
‘I’d love to do PK sequel’
Actor Aamir Khan is not sure if a part two of his latest release PK will be made or not, but he says he’d love to be a part of it.
Asked if a sequel to PK is underway, he said, “Let’s see. You all have to ask Raju Hirani (director Rajkumar Hirani) if he is interested in making a sequel. If they make it, it’s good. I would like to do it.”
The film’s climax has actor Ranbir Kapoor along with Aamir, and several people have conjectured that it’s a hint for a sequel.
Talking about it, Aamir said: “May be, Rajkumar Hirani is thinking of getting both Ranbir and me in the sequel.”
PK, which features Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and Sanjay Dutt, has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
The actor is happy with the response and says the movie leaves the audience with a message that humanity is the biggest thing.
“The message of this film is that the biggest thing is humanity. That’s the biggest message of this film...that we all are equal. There is no difference between Hindus and Muslims....that trust and faith is the important aspect of our life. This is the main message,” Aamir Khan added.PK released on December 19.
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