Aamir Khan started his career as a romantic hero. By the way, this effort of his was successful to a great extent. But in that period, Shah Rukh Khan rapidly went on to become the king of the world of romance. Aamir Khan had probably realized that it is very important to change the image. He got this opportunity too. But for the first time, Aamir Khan had refused to do the same film which raised him from the image of romantic hero or chocolaty hero and helped him become Mr. Perfectionist. But after the director’s insistence and some conditions, the matter was settled.
Which film did you refuse?
Lagaan is a memorable film in Aamir Khan’s career. In this film, Aamir Khan gave his life in the character of Bhuvan. Aamir Khan had earlier refused to play this character or rather to do this film. This story was shared by Aamir Khan himself in an interview. In an interview, Aamir Khan told that the film’s maker Ashutosh Gowariker had come to him with the offer of Lagaan. But he did not like the story of the film much. Earlier some films of Ashutosh Gowariker had also flopped. That’s why Aamir Khan refused him.
Ashutosh Gowariker remained adamant
But, it was also Ashutosh Gowariker’s insistence that perhaps he wanted to make Aamir Khan as Bhuvan in this film. He reworked the story of the film for three months. Asked for time again from Aamir Khan and told him the story again. This time Aamir Khan also liked the story of the film and Ashutosh Gowariker’s insistence also came to his liking. After which he agreed to do the film. Everyone knows at what point the film reached, along with this, the image of Mr. Perfectionist of Aamir Khan was also strengthened.