Aamir Khan initially rejected 'Dangal' fearing career sabotage

Aamir Khan spoke about his initial hesitation to take on the film 'Dangal,' which became a huge success in 2016. The movie, based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters, received wide acclaim and did well at the box office. In a recent podcast interview, Aamir shared his concerns that fellow actors Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan might have wanted to sabotage his career by sending the director, Nitesh Tiwari, to him with the script. He joked about this suspicion, saying he thought they were trying to push him out of the film industry. Aamir explained that he loved the script but felt unsure about playing the role of an aging father. Having recently finished filming 'Dhoom 3,' where he portrayed a younger character, he worried about how he would look as a more mature father figure. Despite his doubts, Aamir couldn’t ignore the compelling story. He ultimately decided that the power of the script outweighed his concerns, even at the risk of his career. Tiwari insisted that Aamir was the only choice for the role, and this convinced him to move forward with the project. 'Dangal' went on to become one of the biggest Indian films of 2016 and broke records in China, grossing over Rs 2,000 crores worldwide.