Aamir Khan was noticeably absent from the special screening of ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, held in Mumbai ahead of its theatrical re-release on April 25. The actor later revealed that he skipped the event due to emotional distress caused by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Speaking to film journalist Subhash K. Jha, Aamir explained, “I was reading reports about what happened at Pahalgam in Kashmir. I have been badly affected by the senseless killing of innocents. I was in no state to go (to the preview). I will see it sometime later this week.”

On April 22, 26 tourists were killed in a brutal attack in Pahalgam, a popular hill station in Jammu and Kashmir. Armed terrorists opened fire on vacationers, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent years. The massacre has drawn condemnation from across the country, including members of the film industry. Several film-related events have since been postponed or toned down out of respect for the victims.

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‘Andaz Apna Apna’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, originally released in 1994 and starred Aamir Khan alongside Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karisma Kapoor. Though the film underperformed at the box office upon its release, it gradually grew into a cult classic, known today as one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic comedies.

Reflecting on the film’s journey, Aamir said, “Raj Santoshi and I were the only two people who believed in the film. So, when it didn’t work, we were both sad. And then it goes on to become my biggest success on home entertainment! Both Raj and I were finally redeemed.”

The film has now returned to cinemas, aiming to introduce a new generation to its timeless humour — although under a sombre shadow.

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