Aamir Khan Reflects on Thugs of Hindostan's Failure and Its Comparison to Sholay
Aamir Khan Compares Thugs Of Hindostan To Sholay, Reveals Why He Said Yes To The Film

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Aamir Khan discussed his decision to star in the poorly received film Thugs of Hindostan during a masterclass in Mumbai. He admitted that he prioritized his character over the story, a departure from his usual approach, and compared the film's narrative structure to the classic Sholay, noting significant changes from the original script that impacted its outcome.
- 01Aamir Khan stated that Thugs of Hindostan was the only film where he prioritized character over story.
- 02He compared Thugs of Hindostan's narrative to the 1975 classic Sholay, highlighting similar character arcs.
- 03Despite its failure, Aamir found the character Firangi to be engaging and complex.
- 04Aamir revealed that the final version of Thugs of Hindostan differed significantly from the original script due to casting changes.
- 05The film, released in 2018, starred Aamir alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Katrina Kaif.
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During a recent masterclass at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, Aamir Khan candidly discussed his role in the 2018 film Thugs of Hindostan, which he admitted 'bounced very badly' at the box office. He revealed that this film was an exception to his usual practice of prioritizing the story over the character he plays. Normally, Aamir selects films based on their scripts, as he did with the highly successful Dangal, but with Thugs of Hindostan, he focused more on his character, Firangi. Aamir drew a parallel between Thugs of Hindostan and the iconic 1975 film Sholay, explaining that both films share a similar narrative structure where the main character seeks revenge with the help of others. He acknowledged that the film's final version differed significantly from the original script due to casting changes, which he believes negatively impacted the film's reception. Despite its disappointing performance, Aamir expressed his fascination with Firangi's unreliable nature, stating that he found the character to be engaging and filled with great moments.
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