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Ek Din failure: Aamir Khan compares the pain of unsuccessful films to losing a child
Updated On: 21 May, 2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aamir Khan recently spoke about the feeling he goes through when a film fails to perform, likening it to the pain of losing a child. His statement comes at a time when his son Junaid's film, which he produced, failed at the box office

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.
Aamir Khan reacts to movie failure
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."
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