21 May,2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aamir Khan. Pic via AFP
Aamir Khan has never shied away from admitting his pain and disappointment when a film does not work. Recently, the actor opened up about the emotional investment into every project, adding that he does indeed fall into depression for one to two months after a film fails. Notably, his statement comes around a time when his son's film, Ek Din, which was produced by him, tanked at the box office.
During a conversation with Zee Music Company, Aamir Khan said, "It breaks my heart when a film flops. At the end of the day, we make a film for our audience. When they buy a ticket and come to theatres to have a good time, and when they don't like a film, then there is a flaw in your work; the audience never decides intentionally to go and watch a bad film. If they are disappointed, there is a mistake you have made."
He further continued, "I go into depression for two to three months when a film doesn't work. A film is like your child; when it doesn't work or gets rejected, it is very painful. I feel it's important to mourn your losses. When your film doesn't work, it is like losing a child, so you should cry over it, give it time, so that it is out of your system and helps you move on."
Earlier, while talking about the failure of Ek Din, Junaid told Vickey Lalwani in an interview, "We were hopeful. But I guess⦠It didn't do well. It happens sometimes. It's a film that I really liked, I really enjoyed. I think we all really liked and enjoyed it, and I guess⦠a lot of people did really like it, but I guess most people didn't like it. That happens sometimes."
Further revealing how Aamir Khan dealt with the failure of the Sai Pallavi-starrer, Junaid shared, "He is still hopeful. Yeah, even after all these years, after seeing everything, it still really bothers him. But he keeps himself busy and gets back to it, and goes back out there and does it all over again."
