Aamir Khan confirms Andaz Apna Apna 2, talks about collaborating with SRK, Salman
Aamir Khan has confirmed that a sequel to his cult comedy 'Andaz Apna Apna' is officially in the works. He also revealed that he, along with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, is eager to collaborate on a film, if the right script comes along. The actor shared these exciting updates while also engaging with fans on genre preferences, ultimately hinting that comedy is what audiences would love to see the three Khans do together.advertisementIn an interview with Pinkvilla, Aamir shared, 'As we speak, Raj Santoshi is working on a draft of the script. So if all goes well and turns out well, then we might get to see a sequel.'On the much-anticipated trio collaboration, he added, 'The three of us are very keen to do a film together. The right material, the right script needs to come our way. Let's hope. Fingers crossed.'
When asked about the genre, Aamir turned the question to fans, who responded with 'comedy,' prompting him to say, 'Comedy is the genre people would want us to do.'This comes amid the ongoing success of Aamir's latest release 'Sitaare Zameen Par', which hit theatres on June 20. The film was directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan along with Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka.It also features Genelia D'Souza as the female lead opposite Aamir and introduces a host of promising debutants, including Aparna Purohit, Aroush Datta, Vedant Sharmaa, Rishi Shahani, and others, alongside seasoned actors like Dolly Ahluwalia Tewari and Brijendra Kala.- EndsMust Watch
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If 'Mere Saamne wale khidki mein ek chand sa mukhda rehta hai' had a face, it would be that of a young Aamir Khan and his first wife, Reena Dutta. They spent long hours in front of their windows just to catch a glimpse of each other. The two were neighbours when Aamir expressed his love for the 'hard-to-get' Reena, and chased her until she agreed to date him. Blinded by love, Aamir even wrote a letter in his own blood to Reena, thinking it would impress her. It didn't. However, the two secretly got married, with Reena even briefly appearing on his debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. All was well until they decided to go their separate ways in 2002, just a year after their first big production, Lagaan. They were parents to a son, Junaid Khan, and a daughter, Ira Khan. The separation was not as easy as they made it look in the press. It turned Aamir into an alcoholic. He became anti-social and gave up on films for over a year. In a promo shared by The Lallantop, Aamir Khan recalled his struggles after the separation, and said, 'When Reena and I separated, that evening I finished an entire bottle of alcohol, and for the next 1.5 years I drank every day. I never slept. Mai behosh hojata tha daaru peeke (I would lose consciousness due to heavy drinking.) I was trying to kill myself.' He explained, 'I was not even working then. Neither did I care to meet anybody. The same year, Lagaan released and a newspaper article called me 'Man of the year, Aamir Khan'. I found it very ironical.' ALSO READ | Aamir Khan calls marriage to first wife Reena Dutta 'impulsive', feels decision should not be taken 'in panic': 'Jawaani ke josh me bahot sari cheezein…' With tears in his eyes, Aamir also sang lines from the song 'Aapki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar' from the 1978 film Gaman. Previously, talking about his relationship with Reena, Aamir said on the sixth season of Koffee with Karan, 'Reena and I were married for 16 long years. When we split up, it was traumatic for us and our families. We tried to deal with the situation as best as we could. Reena and I did not lose love or respect for each other post out split.' Post divorce with Reena, Aamir Khan married Kiran Rao in 2005. They welcomed a son, Azad. However, they too separated ways in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. Currently, Aamir is dating his friend of 20 years, Gauri Spratt. He maintains a cordial relationship with both his ex-wives and continues to co-parent their children.
