Aamir Khan Wants To Play Krishna In His Dream Project, Says 'Mahabharat Will Never Let You Down, But You Might Let It Down’
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, who is currently preparing for the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', spoke about his long-cherished dream of adapting the epic 'Mahabharat' for the big screen.
Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, who is currently preparing for the release of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', spoke about his long-cherished dream of adapting the epic 'Mahabharat' for the big screen. Speaking at the ABP Network’s India@2047 Summit, the actor discussed not only his passion project but also reflected on the evolving landscape of Indian cinema.
Aamir Khan on his dream project Mahabharat
Aamir has often expressed his desire to bring Mahabharat to life, but at the summit, he admitted the enormity of the task continues to weigh heavily on him. “Mahabharat is a dream of mine—one I hope to bring to life, but it’s a very difficult dream. Mahabharat will never let you down, but you might let Mahabharat down. That’s why I’m treading carefully. Once my current film is released, I can begin working on it. I’m trying my best—let’s see how things unfold. It’s such a massive project that I don’t want to say much right now,” he said.
When asked which character he would be most drawn to playing in the adaptation, Aamir shared his admiration for one of the epic’s most pivotal figures: “The character of Krishna deeply moves me—that’s the character I truly love.”
Aamir Khan on why Hindi film industry is not doing well
During the same conversation, the 'Lagaan' star addressed the ongoing concerns around the Hindi film industry’s performance, especially in comparison to the rising popularity of South Indian cinema. Aamir candidly acknowledged the shortcomings. “Humari films audience ko attract nahi kar paa rahi hain. Buri films ban rahi hain. Yes, we do need to make better films. But sometimes it’s just a phase—there are cycles when your films don’t do well for a year or two. It becomes a learning experience. Hindi writers, producers, and directors still have a lot to learn.”
However, Aamir clarified that content alone isn’t the only issue. He pointed out the structural flaws in the business model that Bollywood is currently following. “The second issue is with the business model, which we find a bit strange. Today, if I’m selling you a product and I tell you, ‘Please buy it from me and if you don’t I’ll come and drop it at your place in eight weeks’. This is the business model that we’re currently following,” he remarked.
Highlighting the impact of digital platforms and changing audience habits post-pandemic, Aamir also proposed a longer window between theatrical and OTT releases. “I believe there should be a six-month gap between a film’s theatrical release and its OTT premiere. That’s my understanding, my perspective. I could be wrong,” he added.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is slated to release on June 20.
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