I want to adapt Mahabharata on screen:Aamir

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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, known for his penchant for doing things in a unique way, says he wants to adapt of the epic Mahabharata on screen but is scared it may consume 20 years of his life as the subject needs perfect detailing.

The 47-year-old actor has even thought that he will play the character of Lord Krishna in it.

"I want to make the Mahabharata. It's my dream and a nightmare too. It will take 20 years of my life to work on such a subject. I am apprehensive about it because people complain that I take three years to make a film," he said on the sidelines of Agenda Aaj Tak's session 'Dil Chahta Hai'.

"I actually wanted to play Karna because he is my favourite. But I feel, I don't fit into the character because he was a six feet five inches warrior. So, I think I will be best suited for Krishna's character. My mom used to call me Krishna when I was a kid and like him, I was also surrounded by girls."

The 'Talaash' star has always built a sense of responsibility in the society be it his initiative to join anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare or highlighting social issues through his TV debut 'Satyamev Jayate'.

"Being an entertainer or a creative person, it's my social responsibility to build the social fabric and a grace in the society.

I am not a political person because I have no interest in politics.

I strongly feel that I should contribute for a social change through my craft," he said.

Recently, a man who spoke against honour killing in one of the episodes of 'Satyamev Jayate' was allegedly shot dead by his family members.

The actor expressed his grief for this act but said he will not scrap the idea of going ahead with the second season of his show.

"My good wishes will always be with him and wife. But with this, I don't lost my hope to do something for my society. I will definitely bring the second season of the show."

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Posted: 13 years ago
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He made Talaash in 3 years. If he does Mahabharata then I dont expect it before 5 years.
I want to see Aamir in a rom-com next.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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take Salman - SRK as Karan - Arjun. and PC as Draupadi😃

you can manage Karan's height with high heel shoes and Arjun's body with plastic six pack abs😆


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Posted: 13 years ago
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😆 If he starts to make it, maybe my my grandchildren will get to see it. But seriously, if there's one person who I would trust making something so historic, it would be him. Can't wait for the next season of Satyamev. I hope he does an episode on how Education has almost become a business in India now.
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Posted: 13 years ago
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I'm not interested about this project. My fav Aamir movie is DCH. I hope he does something like that
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: hasini009

take Salman - SRK as Karan - Arjun. and PC as Draupadi😃

you can manage Karan's height with high heel shoes and Arjun's body with plastic six pack abs😆




🤣

OMG!!! Karan Arjun I say please!!!😃
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Did'nt SRK also also wanted to also make Mahabharata, though a more of a Mahabharata + Lord of the Rings combo...i am sure i heard this in an interview or someting🤔
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Hasnt it been done by Shyam Benegal already ? Kalyug I think with Shashi Kapoor as Karn ?
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Originally posted by: ronitroy_ria

He made Talaash in 3 years. If he does Mahabharata then I dont expect it before 5 years.

I want to see Aamir in a rom-com next.



@bold: I want too!!!!
last was ishq(i wouldn't put DCH in the rom com genre)
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Originally posted by: qwww

Hasnt it been done by Shyam Benegal already ? Kalyug I think with Shashi Kapoor as Karn ?


I don't think he means an adaptation...he wants to make a full fledged historic thing!

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