- By Aarushi Raina
- Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Actor Aamir Khan has been delivering memorable performances in the industry for more than three decades. Since his debut in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988, he has captivated audiences with his perfectionist skills and versatile acting. He has earned the tag of one of the 'top three Khans' of the Indian film industry alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Recently, he reacted to this label and raised his objection, stating that his fellow colleagues Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Hrithik Roshan deserve equal credit.
Aamir Khan recently graced the podcast of Raj Shamani, where he was asked about thoughts on being considered as one of the 'top three Khans'. In response to this question, he revealed that it upsets him and that he feels bad for Ajay, Akshay, and Hrithik, who have been working hard in the industry just like him but haven't received the credit they deserve yet. He said, “Mujhe jo cheeze taqleef deti hai ki log Shah Rukh, Salman aur mera naam lete hai. Hum teeno ka naam lete hai, acchi baat hai, galat baat nahi hai. Lekin mujhe bura lagta hai ki humare saath saath Ajay Devgn bhi itne hi saal chale hai, Akshay Kumar bhi itne hi saal chale hai, Hrithik bhi itne hi saal chale hai (What hurts me is that people take my, Shah Rukh, Salman’s names. They take our names, it’s good, it isn’t wrong. But what I feel bad that along with us, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan were also there)."
I feel a little disappointed when people talk about only three khans, the fact that me #ShahRukhKhan #SalmanKhan #HrithikRoshan #AjayDevgn and #AkshayKumar are there in the industry for so long and all have given huge hits - #AamirKhan ♥️ pic.twitter.com/LjV6CNfIja
— A🍂 (@KakotyAnkita) June 1, 2025
He further added by stating that actors who all started working in films in the 1980s deserve due credit. "There have been a host of all of us. This generation of all of us which has come in the late 80s. Woh generation sirf Salman, Shah Rukh aur main nahi. Humme se kayi log hai jo 30-35 saal se kaam karrahe hai, jo normal nahi hai. Sabne badi hits di aur sab bohut kamyaab hai. Toh main yeh correct karna chahta hoon," Aamir stated.
The late 80s and early 90s saw the introduction of fresh talent in Bollywood with Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn making their mark.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir is gearing up for his upcoming movie Sitaare Zameen Par, helmed by RS Prasanna. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in the key role. The film is slated to hit cinemas on June 20, 2025.