Aamir Khan admits competing with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in 90s: ‘Unke success se mujhe…’

Picking a favorite among Bollywood’s three Khans – Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir – would be tough for any cinephile. Given that they are from the same generation and debuted around the same time, did a sense of rivalry or competition exist between them? An actor who played a pivotal role in “Earth” (Sitare Zameen Par) sheds light on the ‘friendly competition’ that unfolded during the 90s, while also expressing admiration for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

Was there ever a feeling of competitiveness or rivalry among Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, as they are from the same generation and started their careers around the same time? An actor who played a significant role in “Earth” (Sitare Zameen Par) explains how there was a ‘healthy competition’ among them during the 90s, praising Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge along the way.

In his podcast, Raj Shamani questioned Aamir Khan regarding his past competition with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Regarding this, the Laal Singh Chadha actor acknowledged that there was indeed a time when they all vied for success. “Everyone desires to be extremely successful and have many people appreciate their work, and such conversations are positive,” Aamir stated.

The actor went on to say that he doesn’t subscribe to negativity, and he is incapable of performing any actions that are harmful. He admitted that the rivalry from his peers has always been constructive. The star of PK clarified that he draws motivation from others’ accomplishments, and he never feels disheartened by their triumphs. Instead, his competition has always been self-imposed.

Aamir Khan expressed that he doesn’t strive to make another romantic movie like DDLJ since he appreciates the film, and it’s not about competition for him.)

Regarding his career, Aamir Khan is eagerly preparing for the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par. This upcoming movie signifies his comeback to the silver screen following the disappointing performance of Laal Singh Chaddha.

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2025-06-01 09:37