NEW DELHI: During a recent screening of his film 'Laapataa Ladies' at the Supreme Court, Aamir Khan shared a candid and heartfelt reflection on how his workaholic nature has affected his personal life. The actor, who has dedicated over three decades to his career, spoke openly about the challenges of balancing work and family. Referring to his ex-wife, Kiran Rao, who was seated beside him, Aamir recalled her words: “Kiran once told me, ‘I understand you’re physically present with us, but mentally you’re not.’”

He also mentioned another loving reminder from Rao, who said, "You often tell me you can’t find time to meet Ammi, who lives just two floors above you. Who’s stopping you?” Aamir noted that in the past three years, he has been making a conscious effort to restore balance in his life, recognizing the importance of personal connections.

The screening was attended by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, other Supreme Court judges, their spouses, and registry officials. After the screening, Aamir and Kiran interacted with the audience, where Aamir reflected on his journey as a workaholic, admitting that the past 35 years had been consumed by an intense focus on his career. 

He shared his motivation for producing the film, expressing a desire to give back to society by creating opportunities for new talent. He also spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to use the next 15 years of active work to make a more significant contribution to the film industry.

Recalling the Covid times, Aamir Khan said, "During Covid, I had a lot of free time and used to keep thinking. I realised that I might have 15 more years of active work left...uske baad zindagi kisne dekhi hai (who has seen life after that)...I wanted to give back to people whatever I have learned in the past so many years. The industry, society, and country have given me so much."

"I thought that I could do one film a year as an actor, but as a producer, I can produce many more films. I want to give a platform to new talents. I can provide a platform for new writers, directors, and everyone involved in the process. Laapataa Ladies is the first project in that sense. I want to promote this kind of talent, and hopefully, I can produce four to five films a year. I want to be the shoulder for talent," he further stated.