Updated On: 09 March, 2025 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aamir Khan graced an event announcing his upcoming film festival marking his 60th birthday. The superstar spoke about rejecting a Mahesh Bhatt film and why it was important for him

Aamir Khan
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be turning 60 later this week and what better way to celebrate this milestone age than at the movies? Marking his 60th birthday, PVR INOX announced 'Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar', a special film festival commemorating Aamir Khan’s contribution to Indian cinema. The official announcement was made earlier today at an event in the city that Aamir Khan and lyricist Javed Akhtar graced. At the event, Khan reflected on his journey in the film industry as an actor and producer.
At the conference, Aamir revealed that he has once turned down a film by Mahesh Bhatt at the worst point in his life. But he feels that set the tone for his career ahead as well and the legacy he built. At my worst, I had the courage to say no. That’s why I behave this way till now. If I would have compromised that day, my entire career would have been a series of compromises. I got a Mahesh Bhatt film at the worst point of my life. But I didn’t like the film. I had the courage and told this to Mahesh Bhatt,” Aamir said.