Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Did Aamir Khan’s height ever affect him? Actor reveals

Aamir Khan's height
  • Aamir Khan’s height put him into an inferiority complex.
  • He admitted having insecurities related to his short height.
  • He explained that insecurities often arise in the beginning.

Actor Aamir Khan recently revealed that he felt insecure about his height early in his career. In a candid conversation with Nana Patekar on Zee Music Company’s YouTube channel, while promoting Patekar’s upcoming film Vanvaas, Aamir admitted to having an inferiority complex about his 5’5″ stature during his early days in Bollywood.

“Yes, I did. I used to feel that what if people don’t accept me because of my height. This was my fear,” Aamir shared. He explained that insecurities often arise in the beginning but fade over time. “Later, I realised that all of this does not matter at all. But at that time, some kind of insecurity creeps in,” he added.

This isn’t the first time Aamir has spoken about this issue. In 2012, while promoting Talaash, he recalled being called ‘tingu’ (a slang term for short). Over time, however, Aamir learned that appearance doesn’t define success. “The things that stress us out in the beginning, we later realise that these things don’t matter at all. What is important is how honestly you are working and how your work can enchant people.”

Last seen in the 2022 film Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir is set to return with Sitaare Zameen Par, a sequel to his acclaimed Taare Zameen Par.

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Nana Patekar shares why he doesn’t want to retire

  • Nana Patekar opened up about his thoughts on retirement.
  • Patekar admitted he couldn’t imagine a life without acting.
  • His comments reflected how integral work is to his mental well-being.

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his honest personality and impactful performances, recently opened up about his thoughts on retirement during a candid conversation with friend and former co-star Anil Kapoor. The two were discussing Patekar’s upcoming film Vanvaas, which is set to release on December 20, 2024.

When asked by Kapoor about his retirement plans, the 73-year-old actor dismissed the idea, questioning its relevance in his life. “How can I retire? There is so much happening in Agal-Bagal (around us), so much pollution, so much suffocation,” he said, highlighting how he draws purpose and satisfaction from his work amidst the chaos of modern life.

Patekar admitted he couldn’t imagine a life without acting, adding, “We would have died. We would have gone mad. We would have killed someone. This is what we have. We can remove whatever we have. What would have happened to us?” His comments reflected how integral work is to his sense of identity and mental well-being.

Turning the question back to Kapoor, the Rajneeti actor jokingly remarked, “It would be difficult for you to retire because people at your home won’t be able to tolerate you.” Kapoor, known for his fitness and work ethic at 67, humorously agreed, creating a lighthearted moment.

Produced, written, and directed by Anil Sharma, Vanvaas stars Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma, promising a compelling narrative this December.

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