Bollywood superstar, Aamir Khan recently announced his upcoming film after Sitaare Zameen Par, which is going to be an adaptation of the Indian epic, Mahabharat. He said that Mahabharat is his most passionate project and probably might even be his last film. On a recent appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, he expressed that Mahabharat is his dream project and he has a strong connection with it.
Aamir Khan’s personal connection with Mahabharat
Aamir Khan has spoken a lot about his project, Mahabharat. On Raj Shamani’s podcast, he admitted that the story has stayed with him for decades now. For him, Mahabharat is not just another film, it will be a journey into human nature, values, power and emotions. He said that the film is going to be layered, it will have everything you will find in the world. His deep and personal connection with the film has made him handle this project with a lot of care, making sure that every single detail is well planned before the production of the film begins. He also mentioned that this film might be so fulfilling that he wouldn’t have anything else left to do. In his words:
”Maybe after doing this, I will feel that I have nothing left to do. I cannot do anything after this, as the material of this film is going to be like that. I hope that I die with my shoes on, but since you are asking, this is the one thing I can think of. Perhaps after this, I will feel that I don’t need to do anything else.”
Aamir Khan’s multi-part idea to this film
Aamir Khan believes that Mahabharat will not be limited to just one film. Instead he plans to make it a multi-part franchise. In interviews, he mentioned that, “You cannot tell Mahabharat in one film”. He is planning to create a series that allows the entire story to unfold over multiple installments. Aamir Khan also explained that this approach will require a team of writers and possibly several directors, as the workload and scale are simply too big for one person.
Aamir Khan’s unconfirmed role in the film Mahabharat
While Aamir Khan will definitely be producing the film, he is still not sure if he will act in it or not. He emphasized that casting will be done based on which actor fits which part, not based on popularity or celebrity status. Aamir Khan is known for giving content-driven films and this project will be no different. He wants the audience to see the characters and has repeatedly said that the focus will be authenticity. When asked about the casting, he said:
“We’ll see who we should cast based on who’s appropriate for which part.”
Aamir Khan’s upcoming film before Mahabharat
Before Aamir Khan gets completely involved in Mahabharat, he is currently all set for this upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by R.S. Prasanna. The film will be released on June 20, 2025. The film is basically a sports comedy-drama and is considered a successor to his blockbuster 2007 film, Taare Zameen Par. The film has Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh as lead.
If Mahabharat really is Aamir Khan’s last film, he will be remembered by his passion and legacy. What are your thoughts on Aamir Khan’s Mahabharat?
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