Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has opened up about why he initially never wanted to become a producer. In a conversation with trade expert Komal Nahta on the podcast Game Changers, the actor recalled how his father, filmmaker Tahir Hussain, discouraged him from entering production due to the immense risks and challenges involved.

Actor recalls father Tahir Hussain’s struggles in film production

Aamir shared that as a child, he witnessed the difficulties his father faced, including the prolonged making of Locket, which took eight years to complete. He explained, ‘You put in the most effort, take all the risks, invest your money, and often end up shouldering the blame if things go wrong. Even your own team doesn’t always cooperate.’

He revealed that after the success of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he felt no need to step into production, believing acting and direction were safer paths. Aamir admitted that in his early interviews he categorically ruled out producing, a statement he now reflects on with irony.

Aamir admits he once made categorical statements against producing

Despite his initial reluctance, Aamir turned producer in 2001 with Lagaan, which went on to receive global acclaim. He later produced critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Taare Zameen Par, Delhi Belly, Dangal, and Laal Singh Chaddha.