I'm not a Perfectionist! | Aamir Khan

The Man, the Myth, the Legend - He is hailed as the “perfectionist” of Hindi Film Industry. But in his own words, "Mai Magic dhundhta hu, Magic". This young, shy kid, who started out as a backstage artist and then an extra pursuing theater during his college days, continues creating films that leave legacies behind.
A Tennis Champion and once ranking Maharashtra No.1, how he stumbled upon acting and filmmaking is no less than a love story. Aamir Khan being his utmost vulnerable and unfiltered in this interview, sheds lights on his rollercoaster of a childhood, the memories of his late father and the undying love for good stories.
Money and fame seem to act as no catalyst for him in this cut-throat of a business as he shared with us his 3 principles behind the selection of all his scripts for the last 3 decades.
From being shouted at "Get Out!" to single handedly being a flagbearer of quality cinematic expression in India and worldwide, he compromises at no cost at all for his dream and love for the world of movies.
Let’s know the perfect journey of a man who simply listened to his heart and was never afraid to say a ‘NO’ even at his lowest. His journey is surely ‘Qayamat se Qayamat Tak’ who taught us to embrace ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ while effortlessly keeping it ‘Rangeela’. Let’s know the human, inside who lives a thousand characters.
“How The Hell Did I Do It?” is a Humans of Bombay Original - a talk show where we speak with the dreamers, the pioneers, the go-getters and the never-say-no’ers from all walks of life. We discuss their journeys - the highs, the lows and everything in between. And through our candid conversations, we try to decode the human behind the name, and get pretty close to figuring out - How The Hell Did They Do It?
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00:00 - Can’t miss this!
00:17 - Aamir ka Ghar
00:39 - Aamir’s relation with studies
1:10 - Aamir’s introduction to films
2:16 - “I just love stories”
2:30 - Aamir wanted to be an astronaut
2:54 - Aamir’s first silent film
5:06 - What makes Aamir happy?
5:30 - When Shabana Ji praised a young Aamir
7:28 - Aamir plays on front foot
8:26 - Mujhe kaam sikhna hai
9:42 - Aamir remembers his late father Tahir Hussain
11:40 - Aamir breaks down
12:47 - Aamir returns
13:40 - Dutt Sahab and Tahir Hussain’s friendship
14:50 - Aamir’s memories of his parents
15:30 - Aamir’s unique school fees
16:20 - Producer ka beta!
17:11 - Engineer, Doctor yaa CA?
18:11 - “Kuch zyada hi ro raha hu”
18:46 - Passion yaa Degree?
19:24 - Audition mein reject ho gaya
20:31 - Acting Tip by Aamir Khan
21:45- Aamir’s singing talent
22:36 - Aamir ko bola “Get Out!”
23:12 - I had just 1 line in the play
24:05 - Aamir shares a life lesson
24:30 - Aamir off to FTII Pune
24:50 - Subah Subah
25:16 - Life comes full circle for Aamir
25:52 - Aamir meets Shekar Kapoor for MR. INDIA
26:27 - Best 1st AD in the country
26:50 - “Mujhe MR.INDIA mein assistant nahi liya yaar”
27:41 - Aamir started working with Nasir Sahab
29:26 - People underestimated me
30:00 - Aamir and Tennis
30:45 - Zinat ka Beta
31:51 - Aamir on Awards
32:06 - Qayamat se Qayamat Tak
32:32 - Meri tankhvaa thi..
33:35 - “I treat my work realistically”
34:00 - Hindi Films in 80s
34:41 - Sabko laga flop hone wali hai
35:16 - QSQT brought back youth and families in Theatre
36:23 - Audience ka reaction
38:00 - Stardom and Fame
39:29 - Lucky Biryani ka kissa
40:30 - Aamir awkward with praise
41:56 - A Grade offers were not coming
42:45 - I signed 8 to 10 films
43:30 - Working in 3 shifts
43:58 - Jaa rahe the Japan, pahuch gaye Chin
44:41 - 3 pillars of a successful movie
45:39 - One Time Wonder
46:10 - Aamir’s moment of enlightenment
47:23 - Career’s turning point
48:21 - Saying ‘NO’ to Mahesh Bhatt
49:22 - Can’t compromise with my dream
51:40 - Magic over Perfection
52:10 - Aamir’s first marriage with Reena
53:09 - Fatherhood
53:23 - Aamir’s words of praise for Karishma
53:40 - Parting Words
53:49 - Team HOB
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