Aamir guides Imran Khan again

As Delly Belly is all set to release, Aamir Khan takes Imran in his stride once again.

Imran Khan is on a high these days as he gets a chance to be back to where he started from – Aamir Khan Productions. Delhi Belly , which is the next production from the banner, will see Imran Khan in the lead role. Imran is extremely excited about this film as this will be his second film with his mamu jaan Aamir Khan and that too after a big gap of 3 years.

Imran Khan had taken his baby steps into the film industry way back in 2008 when AKP launched him with Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na . This was the third film produced by the company and it marked the debut of the suave actor. Since then, it has been a roller coaster ride for Imran Khan who went on to do some successful cinema and has emerged as a good actor.

"Although mamu jaan Aamir ensured Imran's entry into Bollywood, the actor has never looked back upon him for help for any of his future assignments", says a close friend. "He has taken his own decisions and done a plethora of films, proving his mettle as an actor, with every genre of film that he has done. And he has done so rather successfully which is why he is kicked about Delhi Belly where he will get a chance to chisel his skills once again under the impeccable guidance of Aamir Khan".

Delhi Belly, which is co produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures is slated to release on the 1st of July. Incidentally Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na also released in the first week of July. Guess with the first movie turning out to be a megahit, AKP is leaving no stones unturned to ensure the success of this film as well.

I'm an obsessive actor: Aamir Khan

This may well be one of Aamir Khan's busiest birthdays. He is shooting for Reema Kagti's suspense thriller, bulking up for Aditya Chopra's Dhoom-3 and getting ready to release Delhi Belly.

He's also learning to swim, speak Marathi more fluently and planning to enroll in a cooking class. In a quick Q & A, the actor confesses to his current highs.

So who is it with you in Dhoom-3? Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra or Deepika Padukone?
Dhoom-3 will roll in January 2012. I'm only building my physique for it from now on. And why are you assuming that I'm involved in the casting. Aditya Chopra and Vijay Acharya Krishna (Victor) will select the heroine. I have no say in the matter.

In an Aamir film, Aamir normally has all the say...
Yaar nahin, I'm only an actor on set. I'm an obsessive actor but nothing more. Right now, I'm totally preoccupied with Reema's film. It is a genre that neither I nor anyone else has dabbled in for a long time. It's also got a strong emotional core.

And, it has no title?
Yeah, if someone gives me a title for Reema's film, it will be the best birthday gift I receive today.

Heard you are learning to swim?
Yes, in fact I've enrolled for swimming lessons with Mickey Mehta. I have to swim in Reema's film. Actually I'm very excited about this one. After 3-Idiots this is my next film. I was in Dhobi Ghaat, but it was more Kiran's movie.

You also have conversations only in Marathi?
With my staff I only speak in Marathi. My teacher Suhas Limaye says that it is the best way to polish my language. I have poor language skills; I'm a little slow but I am thoroughly enjoying speaking the language.

What's this cooking thing you are getting into?
Cooking is also something I want to learn. Honestly, I haven't started.

One hears Kiran and you have moved into your mother's house?
Yes, Kiran and I are now sleeping in the bedroom where I spent my childhood. My mother has come to live in my building; Kiran and I have moved upstairs to her home. Our things are still in our home downstairs but we sleep and wake up in mom's house. After pack up, I go straight to mom's house and I am with her till bedtime.

What according to you is your biggest achievement in the year gone by?
I have given the industry two women directors-Anusha Rizvi (Peepli Live) and Kiran Rao (Dhobi Ghat). I've supported talent that I believe in and I have also shown that art house movies which earlier collected two-three crores can collect as much as 15 crore-plus.

Is Delhi Belly also art-house?
No. It is a kameena commercial film.

Are Shah Rukh, Salman and you still the front-runners?
I don't know about being number 1 or 2; I'm excited about my success. My fans are happy to see everything that I put out there in the market. That's immensely gratifying.

Do you feel any different at 46 than you felt at 40?
Frankly, age is just a number. Physically, no one can counter age; to me it has never mattered. Goals can be achieved even when you are 90. The audience doesn't ask an actor's age when it comes to seeing his film.