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on 2007/12/5 2:48:25
The dhoti clad Bhuvan who inspires a village to stand up against the might of the British or the fast-talking Munna in Rangeela, Aamir has essayed the underdog on screen with panache.
But the same can't be said of his role behind the camera. From complaints of interfering with scripts to virtually ghost directing films, Aamir Khan is a man who likes to be in the driver's seat.
"He is an efficient actor, competent actor but he is not creating a new idiom, not breaking new frontiers," says Mahesh Bhatt, director.
"Yes I am obsessive and like to get things right but don't manage to do so. I take a long time to say yes to a project," said Aamir.
But that's also the reason why very different types of filmmakers want to work with Aamir over his other contemporaries.
He's the actor willing to takes risks and takes the road less traveled.
"I think he is very serious about whatever he does. His approach is very serious and he prepares perfectly for all his roles,," said Govind Nihlani, director.
Aamir has matured to a position of self-confidence where he disdains the film industry's formulas and also its trappings. He doesn't frequent awards ceremonies, ribbon-cutting appearances or parties.
"Awards are inconsistent, seven-eight people can't tell me if my work is good or bad," said Aamir.
But when it comes to acknowledging the big honours Aamir is there.
In 2001 he was present at the Oscars representing Lagaan, in 2002 he received the National Award for the same film and in 2003 the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.
And once again Aamir Khan is preparing to break the Bollywood mould with Taare Zameen Par, a film which will test the actor-producer-director's reputation as 'Made in India' original.
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