Aamir Khan Admits Film Flops Push Him Into Depression After Ek Din Failure
Aamir Khan says film failures deeply affect him emotionally after Ek Din’s failure.
Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of box office failures, stating that he experiences periods of depression lasting one to two months when his films do not perform well commercially.
In a conversation with Zee Music Company, Khan said that filmmaking is a deeply personal process for him and described films as being akin to children. He explained that when a film fails to connect with audiences, it feels like a personal loss, since viewers invest both time and money to watch a project with expectations of entertainment and satisfaction.
Khan emphasised that audience rejection of a film is not intentional, but rather reflects shortcomings in the creative execution. He stated that if viewers are disappointed, it indicates a responsibility on the filmmaker’s part to identify and acknowledge flaws in the work. According to him, this emotional response often leads him to process disappointment internally for a period of time before moving on.
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The actor further revealed that while rare, there are instances during production where he can anticipate that a project may not succeed. He said that he approaches early cuts of his films with objectivity and does not hesitate to accept when something is not working. Khan noted that several films undergo significant restructuring after initial edits based on internal evaluation and audience feedback.
He cited examples from past projects where extensive reworking was required, explaining that editing and refinement are crucial parts of the filmmaking process. He added that films such as Taare Zameen Par, Delhi Belly, and Laapataa Ladies involved prolonged editing phases to ensure the final output aligned with creative intent and audience expectations.
Khan concluded that for him, true success in cinema lies not only in commercial performance but in achieving the original creative vision. He stressed that filmmaking is a process of communication, and when that communication fails, it must be corrected through revision, testing, and refinement before release.
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