The actor, who is basking in "an emotional moment that is like a cathartic experience with so much love of people flowing" in support of the movie, has decided to concentrate only on production this year. The reason — Aamir wants to spend quality time with wife Kiran Rao and his children Junaid and Ira.
"This year has been good professionally as well as personally except for the setback Kiran and I had (referring to her miscarriage). But that's how life is — highs and lows go hand in hand. This year, I want to invest time on my personal side. I will concentrate more on being a producer — there are three films that I have produced (Peepli Live, Dhobi Ghat and Delhi Belly). Also, this year I will spend most of my time with my wife and kids. The last two years have been very hectic for me; I have worked a lot. I want to spend time with myself now," says Aamir.
The actor adds, "I want to absorb a lot of things this year. I feel when you act, you give out a lot and so you need to soak yourself in things to revive. I want to reflect on several things."
Besides Ghajini, most of Aamir's movies have had social issues — terrorism in Fanaa, corruption in Rang De Basanti, child care and education in Taare Zameen Par. 3 Idiots raises a defiant voice against the prevailing educational system in India.
Ask Aamir if social issues and the youth are really triggering his choice of movies now, and he shoots back, "Not true. The only thing consistent about my movies is that I have followed my heart and instinct and have done films I have fallen in love with. I have developed my physique by challenging myself for Ghajini, played a 20-year-old when I'm 44. Variety has been my constant."
He adds, "I think human stories have attracted me. I have never done the supposed thing to do when you are an actor or a producer. I have chased what my heart desired."
And what has kept him grounded despite the soaring successes and accolades? "I think it's how my mother brought me up. She always told me never to make anyone unhappy. I may not be able to be successful at doing that all the time but this advice I have always tried to follow," the actor ends.
'I love Kiran's sense of humour'
On Dec 28, 2009, Aamir completed five years of marriage. "I like her (wife Kiran Rao) happy energy. I love her smile and eyes. I just love the kind of person she is. She has so much integrity and honesty that it's lovely. I love her brain and the way she thinks about things. I also love her sense of humour."
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