Renowned Pakistani novelist Bapsi Sidhwa, acclaimed for her searing portrayal of the Partition of India in her masterpiece "Ice Candy Man," has died in the US city of Houston at the age of 86.
She passed away on December 25, her daughter Mohur Sidhwa told AFP.
Born on August 11, 1938, in Karachi to a Parsi family, Sidhwa spent her formative years in Lahore, which was the backdrop for much of her writing.&nbsp;
She was the first Pakistani writer to gain global recognition for her works, which were written in English and paved the way for a wave of celebrated authors in that language in recent years, including the likes of Kamila Shamsie and Mohammed Hanif.
Her most famous book, 1988's "Ice Candy Man" -- later published as "Cracking India" -- tells the story of a young Parsi girl, afflicted by polio as Sidhwa herself was, as she witnesses the brutal communal strife that accompanied the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947.
The novel draws on Sidhwa's personal experiences. In interviews, she recounted harrowing memories, including seeing the body of a young man spill out of a gunny sack kicked over by her gardener as he escorted her to a private tutor.
"Ice Candy Man," was later adapted into the critically acclaimed 1998 film "Earth," directed by Indian-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta and starring Bollywood icons Aamir Khan and Nandita Das.&nbsp;
It was also included on the BBC's list of 100 most inspiring novels in 2019. Her other works include 1978's "The Crow Eaters," a witty satire poking fun at the foibles of a Parsi family in colonial India, and 1993's "An American Brat," a coming-to-America story following the journey of a Parsi girl fleeing Islamization in dictator Zia-ul-Haq's Pakistan.&nbsp;
Parsis -- followers of Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions -- fled Persia over a millennium ago, seeking refuge in the Indian subcontinent.&nbsp;
Recent emigration, driven by instability in Pakistan, means there is only a tiny community left in the country.
Sidhwa herself later emigrated to the United States, teaching at institutions including Columbia University, Mount Holyoke College and the University of Houston.
Her accolades included the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, a high-ranking Pakistani civilian award, and Italy's prestigious Mondello Prize for foreign authors, in 2007.&nbsp; 
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Renowned Pakistani novelist Bapsi Sidhwa, acclaimed for her searing portrayal of the Partition of India in her masterpiece "Ice Candy Man," has died at the age of 86.

Renowned Pakistani novelist Bapsi Sidhwa, acclaimed for her searing portrayal of the Partition of India in her masterpiece "Ice Candy Man," has died in the US city of Houston at the age of 86. She passed away on December 25, her daughter Mohur Sidhwa told AFP. Born on August 11, 1938, in Karachi to a Parsi family, Sidhwa spent her formative years in Lahore, which was the backdrop for much of her writing. She was the first Pakistani writer to gain global recognition for her works, which were written in English and paved the way for a wave of celebrated authors in that language in recent years, including the likes of Kamila Shamsie and Mohammed Hanif. Her most famous book, 1988's "Ice Candy Man" -- later published as "Cracking India" -- tells the story of a young Parsi girl, afflicted by polio as Sidhwa herself was, as she witnesses the brutal communal strife that accompanied the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. The novel draws on Sidhwa's personal experiences. In interviews, she recounted harrowing memories, including seeing the body of a young man spill out of a gunny sack kicked over by her gardener as he escorted her to a private tutor. "Ice Candy Man," was later adapted into the critically acclaimed 1998 film "Earth," directed by Indian-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta and starring Bollywood icons Aamir Khan and Nandita Das. It was also included on the BBC's list of 100 most inspiring novels in 2019. Her other works include 1978's "The Crow Eaters," a witty satire poking fun at the foibles of a Parsi family in colonial India, and 1993's "An American Brat," a coming-to-America story following the journey of a Parsi girl fleeing Islamization in dictator Zia-ul-Haq's Pakistan. Parsis -- followers of Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions -- fled Persia over a millennium ago, seeking refuge in the Indian subcontinent. Recent emigration, driven by instability in Pakistan, means there is only a tiny community left in the country. Sidhwa herself later emigrated to the United States, teaching at institutions including Columbia University, Mount Holyoke College and the University of Houston. Her accolades included the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, a high-ranking Pakistani civilian award, and Italy's prestigious Mondello Prize for foreign authors, in 2007. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pioneering Pakistani novelist Bapsi Sidhwa dead at 86

According to a report, actor Aamir Khan has been offered a role in Kishore Kumar’s biopic which will be directed by filmmaker Anurag Basu. According to a source as cited by Pinkvilla, Khan and Basu “have been discussing the Kishore Kumar biopic for producer Bhushan Kumar.” The two have met at least four to five times concerning this project.&nbsp;

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb448f73-cd07-45e0-a136-e48869a4002f}{129}" paraid="923896016" >Kishore Kumar biopic&nbsp;</h3>

As per the media outlet, the source stated, “The Kishore Kumar biopic is a subject close to the heart of&nbsp;Anurag Basu&nbsp;and Bhushan Kumar, and they are looking to bring it to the spectacle in the best possible way. Aamir Khan is also a big admirer of Kishore Kumar and loved the vision that Basu has to bring the life of legend to the spectacle. The filmmaker has treated it very differently, and that’s what has fascinated Aamir the most."&nbsp;

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9b04ce54-1398-4f62-9eca-f7ea07388a29}{136}" paraid="1462144591" >Six films in the making for Aamir Khan&nbsp;</h3>

“Aamir has taken as many as 6 films in consideration, and every film is in different stages of development. While the script of Kishore Kumar Biopic, Ujjwal Nikam Biopic, and Rajkumar Santoshi’s comedy is locked, Ghajini 2, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next, and Zoya Akhtar’s next are in the development stage. Aamir has liked all the films, and will take a call on his immediate next by the end of this year. Of the 6 films, he will do three for sure in different timelines and might let go of the other three,” added the source.&nbsp;

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9b04ce54-1398-4f62-9eca-f7ea07388a29}{139}" paraid="1649399344" >Legendary Kishore Kumar&nbsp;</h3>

Kishore Kumar was a renowned playback singer, musician and actor.&nbsp;Apart from Hindi, he sang in Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. His&nbsp;most famous songs include Ye Raatein Ye Mausam, Hum Toh Mohabbat Karega, Ae Haseeno Nazneeno, Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai, Khoobsurat Haseena, and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil.&nbsp;

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Khan is preparing for his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. In this film, he will star&nbsp;alongside Genelia D'Souza. It will also be produced under his banner, Aamir Khan Productions. The film is expected to be released in the coming months. &nbsp;

More in the role of a producer, he is also working on Lahore 1947, which will star&nbsp;Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Ali Fazal. This film will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.&nbsp;

According to a report, actor Aamir Khan has been offered a role in Kishore Kumar’s biopic which will be directed by filmmaker Anurag Basu. According to a source as cited by Pinkvilla, Khan and Basu “have been discussing the Kishore Kumar biopic for producer Bhushan Kumar.

According to a report, actor Aamir Khan has been offered a role in Kishore Kumar’s biopic which will be directed by filmmaker Anurag Basu. According to a source as cited by Pinkvilla, Khan and Basu “have been discussing the Kishore Kumar biopic for producer Bhushan Kumar.” The two have met at least four to five times concerning this project. Kishore Kumar biopic As per the media outlet, the source stated, “The Kishore Kumar biopic is a subject close to the heart of Anurag Basu and Bhushan Kumar, and they are looking to bring it to the spectacle in the best possible way. Aamir Khan is also a big admirer of Kishore Kumar and loved the vision that Basu has to bring the life of legend to the spectacle. The filmmaker has treated it very differently, and that’s what has fascinated Aamir the most." Six films in the making for Aamir Khan “Aamir has taken as many as 6 films in consideration, and every film is in different stages of development. While the script of Kishore Kumar Biopic, Ujjwal Nikam Biopic, and Rajkumar Santoshi’s comedy is locked, Ghajini 2, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next, and Zoya Akhtar’s next are in the development stage. Aamir has liked all the films, and will take a call on his immediate next by the end of this year. Of the 6 films, he will do three for sure in different timelines and might let go of the other three,” added the source. Legendary Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar was a renowned playback singer, musician and actor. Apart from Hindi, he sang in Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Odia and Urdu. His most famous songs include Ye Raatein Ye Mausam, Hum Toh Mohabbat Karega, Ae Haseeno Nazneeno, Zaroorat Hai Zaroorat Hai, Khoobsurat Haseena, and Gaata Rahe Mera Dil. Also read: Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer: Reports Aamir Khan’s upcoming films Khan is preparing for his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. In this film, he will star alongside Genelia D'Souza. It will also be produced under his banner, Aamir Khan Productions. The film is expected to be released in the coming months. More in the role of a producer, he is also working on Lahore 1947, which will star Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Ali Fazal. This film will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

‘Life of legend to the spectacle’: Aamir Khan likely to star in Anurag Basu's biopic on Kishore Kumar

Filmmaker and director Kiran Rao and actor Aamir Khan got divorced in 2021, ending their 15-year-long marriage. Despite parting ways, Aamir and Kiran continue to share a close bond and work together.&nbsp;

During her&nbsp;recent interview with Brut, Kiran, who never shies away from putting forward her views, reflected on her marriage with Mr perfectionist, as she went on to discuss how marriage tends to be suffocating for a woman.&nbsp;

Talking about her marriage with Aamir, she said, ''Aamir and I lived together for about a year before we got married, and honestly, we did it more because of our parents. At that time too, we knew that it’s a great institution if you can function as an individual as well as a couple within that institution.''

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Speaking about how a marriage tends to be more difficult for a woman, Kiran said, ''I think the thing that we don’t talk about enough is how marriage tends to stifle, especially women. There’s so much responsibility on the woman to run the house, to keep the family together… I took my sweet time so I didn’t have any worry about it.''

'It's very strong relationship as two humans. We are very connected to each other; we deeply respect and love each other,'' the Dhobi Ghat director said.&nbsp;

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Kiran, who got married to Aamir in 2005, said she 'didn't fear' a divorce and wanted to live independently.

''I was not worried. I knew that I needed my space. I wanted to live independently, and I needed that to grow myself. I felt that it was for my own growth and Aamir acknowledged that as well and supported that… So I didn’t fear a divorce,” she said.&nbsp;

Kiran is currently basking in the success of her movie Laapataa Ladies. The movie was bankrolled by Aamir's production house. &nbsp;Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan, the movie earned Rs 20 crore (Rs 20 million) in a budget of Rs 4-5 crores (Rs 40-50 million). &nbsp;&nbsp;

Filmmaker and director Kiran Rao and actor Aamir Khan got divorced in 2021, ending their 15-year-long marriage. Despite parting ways, Aamir and Kiran continue to share a close bond and work together.

Filmmaker and director Kiran Rao and actor Aamir Khan got divorced in 2021, ending their 15-year-long marriage. Despite parting ways, Aamir and Kiran continue to share a close bond and work together. During her recent interview with Brut, Kiran, who never shies away from putting forward her views, reflected on her marriage with Mr perfectionist, as she went on to discuss how marriage tends to be suffocating for a woman. Talking about her marriage with Aamir, she said, ''Aamir and I lived together for about a year before we got married, and honestly, we did it more because of our parents. At that time too, we knew that it’s a great institution if you can function as an individual as well as a couple within that institution.'' Akshay Kumar plans to buy his childhood home which his family rented for Rs 500 Speaking about how a marriage tends to be more difficult for a woman, Kiran said, ''I think the thing that we don’t talk about enough is how marriage tends to stifle, especially women. There’s so much responsibility on the woman to run the house, to keep the family together… I took my sweet time so I didn’t have any worry about it.'' 'It's very strong relationship as two humans. We are very connected to each other; we deeply respect and love each other,'' the Dhobi Ghat director said. Laapataa Ladies review: Kiran Rao's film feels like a giant warm hug Kiran, who got married to Aamir in 2005, said she 'didn't fear' a divorce and wanted to live independently. ''I was not worried. I knew that I needed my space. I wanted to live independently, and I needed that to grow myself. I felt that it was for my own growth and Aamir acknowledged that as well and supported that… So I didn’t fear a divorce,” she said. Kiran is currently basking in the success of her movie Laapataa Ladies. The movie was bankrolled by Aamir's production house. Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan, the movie earned Rs 20 crore (Rs 20 million) in a budget of Rs 4-5 crores (Rs 40-50 million).

Kiran Rao on her divorce with Aamir Khan, says 'I wanted to live independently'

Aamir Khan's son Junaid is all over the headlines for&nbsp;his looks and the uncanny resemblance with actor Henry Cavill.&nbsp; 
 
Junaid, who often stays out of the limelight, recently stepped out for the wedding of his sister Ira Khan with her longtime beau Nupur Shikhare.&nbsp; 
 
To attend the intimate ceremony in Mumbai, Junaid showed up with his father, Aamir, and posed for the paps outside the venue. Dressed in a grey pantsuit with a pink shirt and maroon tie, the young star looked dapper and stole all the limelight. 
 
Soon after his photos from the wedding were posted on social media,&nbsp;netizens couldn't help but notice Junaid's striking resemblance to the Superman actor.

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Some netizens were quick to share side-by-side photos of Henry and Junaid. 
 
“Wow twins!” one user wrote. 
 
While another commented, ''Good looking is good looking. Not everything has to be a comparison.” 
 
While others&nbsp;disagreed. One of the user wrote,&nbsp;“I don’t find a similarity between him and Henry. He 
has a little similarity to Rami Malek though." 
 
Another added, “Are you serious?” 
 
Junaid's acting debut 
 
Aamir Khan's eldest son, Junaid, is set to make his acting debut soon. He will be&nbsp;foraying into acting with the Yash Raj film and Netflix project titled Maharaj. 
 
Directed by Hichki fame Siddharth P Malhotra, the film will also star Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari Wagh, and Shalini Pandey.&nbsp; 
 
Maharaj is a period piece set in the 1800s. The film will be a David vs Goliath story about how a regular man, a journalist by profession, takes on a powerful role model of society, hailed by many as a messiah of the masses. The fearless reporter uncovers a series of incidents that shake the very foundation of society.&nbsp;

Junaid is the eldest son of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. Over the years, he has assisted in many films like Rajkumar Hirani's PK, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, and Laal Singh Chaddha, among others.

Aamir Khan's son Junaid is all over the headlines for his looks and the uncanny resemblance with actor Henry Cavill. Junaid, who often stays out of the limelight, recently stepped out for the wedding of his sister Ira Khan with her longtime beau Nupur Shikhare.

Aamir Khan's son Junaid is all over the headlines for his looks and the uncanny resemblance with actor Henry Cavill. Junaid, who often stays out of the limelight, recently stepped out for the wedding of his sister Ira Khan with her longtime beau Nupur Shikhare. To attend the intimate ceremony in Mumbai, Junaid showed up with his father, Aamir, and posed for the paps outside the venue. Dressed in a grey pantsuit with a pink shirt and maroon tie, the young star looked dapper and stole all the limelight. Soon after his photos from the wedding were posted on social media, netizens couldn't help but notice Junaid's striking resemblance to the Superman actor. Desi Cavill? #JunaidKhan byu/jojoooz8910 inBollyBlindsNGossip × Some netizens were quick to share side-by-side photos of Henry and Junaid. “Wow twins!” one user wrote. While another commented, ''Good looking is good looking. Not everything has to be a comparison.” While others disagreed. One of the user wrote, “I don’t find a similarity between him and Henry. He has a little similarity to Rami Malek though." Another added, “Are you serious?” Junaid's acting debut Aamir Khan's eldest son, Junaid, is set to make his acting debut soon. He will be foraying into acting with the Yash Raj film and Netflix project titled Maharaj. Directed by Hichki fame Siddharth P Malhotra, the film will also star Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharvari Wagh, and Shalini Pandey. Maharaj is a period piece set in the 1800s. The film will be a David vs Goliath story about how a regular man, a journalist by profession, takes on a powerful role model of society, hailed by many as a messiah of the masses. The fearless reporter uncovers a series of incidents that shake the very foundation of society. Junaid is the eldest son of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. Over the years, he has assisted in many films like Rajkumar Hirani's PK, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, and Laal Singh Chaddha, among others.

Netizens point out Aamir Khan's son Junaid's striking similarities with Henry Cavill

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, has never shied away from talking about her mental health battles, including depression. In 2020, Khan's daughter revealed that she had suffered from clinical depression for years and opened up about her long battle. Today, Ira has again talked about her depression and the support she got from her father, among other things.

Ira has launched the NGO Agastu Foundation, which provides help to people fighting depression and mental health disorders. She also revealed that her father helped her lay the foundation, and both her parents are a part of the advisory board of the organisation.&nbsp;

 
 
Ira&nbsp;on her mental health battle

During her interview with The Times of India, Ira recalled her battle and how her mother pointed out her behaviour. She said, ''My mom pointed out that I didn’t want to be alive so I would just sleep my day away so that I would have fewer hours to live in a day.'' 
 
Ira added further, "I didn't tell anyone because they would be worried about me. This period was one-and-a-half years. Then I stopped eating food for four days.''

<h2>Ira Khan: I have mental health disorders in my family</h2>

Talking further, Ira shared that she still faces challenges, as she revealed that she has ''mental health disorders'' in her&nbsp;family. 
 
"Every 8-10 months I will have a big crash. It’s partly genetic, partly psychological, and partly social. It took me a while to figure it out. But I have mental health disorders in my family. I also did not make healthy choices and I systematically walked into depression. I had a very big dip in July last year. I had stopped taking my medication and also put on a lot of weight. I developed a mental block against working out," said Ira.

<h2>Ira's video on mental health</h2>

In 2020, Ira revealed that she had suffered from clinical depression for years. Sharing a video on her Instagram,&nbsp;Ira&nbsp;talked about her battle and said, ''Hi, I'm depressed. I have been for more than four years now. I've been to a doctor, and I'm clinically depressed. I'm doing much better now''.

Ira is Aamir Khan&nbsp;and his first wife, Reena Dutta's daughter, with whom he also shares a son named Junaid. Aamir also has an eight-year-old son named Azad with her ex-wife&nbsp;Kiran Rao.&nbsp;

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Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, has never shied away from talking about her mental health battles, including depression. In 2020, Khan's daughter revealed that she had suffered from clinical depression for years and opened up about her long battle.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, has never shied away from talking about her mental health battles, including depression. In 2020, Khan's daughter revealed that she had suffered from clinical depression for years and opened up about her long battle. Today, Ira has again talked about her depression and the support she got from her father, among other things. Ira has launched the NGO Agastu Foundation, which provides help to people fighting depression and mental health disorders. She also revealed that her father helped her lay the foundation, and both her parents are a part of the advisory board of the organisation. Ira on her mental health battle During her interview with The Times of India, Ira recalled her battle and how her mother pointed out her behaviour. She said, ''My mom pointed out that I didn’t want to be alive so I would just sleep my day away so that I would have fewer hours to live in a day.'' Ira added further, "I didn't tell anyone because they would be worried about me. This period was one-and-a-half years. Then I stopped eating food for four days.'' Ira Khan: I have mental health disorders in my family Talking further, Ira shared that she still faces challenges, as she revealed that she has ''mental health disorders'' in her family. "Every 8-10 months I will have a big crash. It’s partly genetic, partly psychological, and partly social. It took me a while to figure it out. But I have mental health disorders in my family. I also did not make healthy choices and I systematically walked into depression. I had a very big dip in July last year. I had stopped taking my medication and also put on a lot of weight. I developed a mental block against working out," said Ira. Ira's video on mental health In 2020, Ira revealed that she had suffered from clinical depression for years. Sharing a video on her Instagram, Ira talked about her battle and said, ''Hi, I'm depressed. I have been for more than four years now. I've been to a doctor, and I'm clinically depressed. I'm doing much better now''. Ira is Aamir Khan and his first wife, Reena Dutta's daughter, with whom he also shares a son named Junaid. Aamir also has an eight-year-old son named Azad with her ex-wife Kiran Rao. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira talks about her depression, says 'I have mental health disorders in my family'

It was long being speculated if Aamir Khan will feature in the remake of the Spanish film 'Campeones' titled 'Champions'. And with Aamir's latest media interaction, the actor has cleared the air and has revealed that he will be associated with the film in the capacity of a producer and not as an actor. He also revealed that he is taking a break from acting for the first time in 35 years to spend time with his family and kids.

During a recent media interaction in Delhi, Khan said, "When I am doing a film as an actor, I get so lost in that that nothing else happens in my life. I was supposed to do a film after Laal Singh Chaddha called Champions. It's a wonderful script, a beautiful story, and it's a very heartwarming and lovely film. But I feel that I want to take a break, be with my family, with my mom, my kids"

"I feel like I have been working for 35 years and I feel I have been single-mindedly focused on my work… And I feel it’s not fair to the people who are close to me. It’s not fair to me also in many ways. This is the time for me… to experience life in a different way,"&nbsp;the 57-year-old star added.

Speaking about his future plans, he shared, "I’m looking forward to the next year, a year and a half in which I’m not actually working as an actor for the first time."

Commenting on his association with the upcoming film 'Champions', he stated, "I’ll work as a producer on ‘Champions’ because I really believe in the film. I’ll approach other actors now to see if they are interested to do the role that I was hoping to do. I’m at that stage in my life where I want to enjoy my relationships."

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The actor was last seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', which received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics. He will have a cameo appearance in Revathy's 'Salaam Venky', which stars Kajol in the lead role.

It was long being speculated if Aamir Khan will feature in the remake of the Spanish film 'Campeones' titled 'Champions'. And with Aamir's latest media interaction, the actor has cleared the air and has revealed that he will be associated with the film in the capacity of a producer and not as an actor.

It was long being speculated if Aamir Khan will feature in the remake of the Spanish film 'Campeones' titled 'Champions'. And with Aamir's latest media interaction, the actor has cleared the air and has revealed that he will be associated with the film in the capacity of a producer and not as an actor. He also revealed that he is taking a break from acting for the first time in 35 years to spend time with his family and kids. During a recent media interaction in Delhi, Khan said, "When I am doing a film as an actor, I get so lost in that that nothing else happens in my life. I was supposed to do a film after Laal Singh Chaddha called Champions. It's a wonderful script, a beautiful story, and it's a very heartwarming and lovely film. But I feel that I want to take a break, be with my family, with my mom, my kids" "I feel like I have been working for 35 years and I feel I have been single-mindedly focused on my work… And I feel it’s not fair to the people who are close to me. It’s not fair to me also in many ways. This is the time for me… to experience life in a different way," the 57-year-old star added. Speaking about his future plans, he shared, "I’m looking forward to the next year, a year and a half in which I’m not actually working as an actor for the first time." Commenting on his association with the upcoming film 'Champions', he stated, "I’ll work as a producer on ‘Champions’ because I really believe in the film. I’ll approach other actors now to see if they are interested to do the role that I was hoping to do. I’m at that stage in my life where I want to enjoy my relationships." Also read: Paul Haggis ordered to pay $10 million to publicist in civil rape lawsuit The actor was last seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', which received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics. He will have a cameo appearance in Revathy's 'Salaam Venky', which stars Kajol in the lead role.

Aamir Khan announces hiatus for the first time in 35 years

Aamir Khan's most anticipated film of the year 'Laal Singh Chaddha' was released in August and just a few weeks after its theatrical release, the film is now available on Netflix.&nbsp; 
 
On Friday, the streaming giant announced that Aamir's film has finally been added to the film's slate.&nbsp; 
 
“Keep your popcorn golgappas ready because Laal Singh Chaddha is NOW STREAMING!” the tweet read. 
 
The film, which was made on a whopping budget, miserably tanked at the box office. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh in pivotal roles. 
 
As per reports, 'Laal Singh Chaddha'&nbsp;was supposed to release at the box office after six months, but after the massive box office failure, the makers decided to release the film on OTT platform months before it was scheduled.&nbsp;

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Helmed by Advait Chandan, the film is an official Hindi adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film 'Forrest Gump', which starred Tom Hanks in the lead role. 
 
WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but it is worth a watch for actors other than him and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' released in theatres on Thursday." 
 
Earlier,&nbsp;a mysterious apology video appeared on the Twitter handle of Aamir Khan Productions titled 'Michami Dukkadam'. Text in the video read, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry."

Aamir Khan's film faced a huge backlash from the netizens that led to the #BoycottLaal Singh Chaddha trend.

Aamir Khan's most anticipated film of the year 'Laal Singh Chaddha' was released in August and just a few weeks after its theatrical release, the film is now available on Netflix.

Aamir Khan's most anticipated film of the year 'Laal Singh Chaddha' was released in August and just a few weeks after its theatrical release, the film is now available on Netflix. On Friday, the streaming giant announced that Aamir's film has finally been added to the film's slate. “Keep your popcorn golgappas ready because Laal Singh Chaddha is NOW STREAMING!” the tweet read. The film, which was made on a whopping budget, miserably tanked at the box office. The film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh in pivotal roles. As per reports, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' was supposed to release at the box office after six months, but after the massive box office failure, the makers decided to release the film on OTT platform months before it was scheduled. Keep your p̶o̶p̶c̶o̶r̶n̶ golgappas ready because Laal Singh Chaddha is NOW STREAMING!😍🪶 pic.twitter.com/KTcDwiJAfA — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 5, 2022 × Helmed by Advait Chandan, the film is an official Hindi adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 film 'Forrest Gump', which starred Tom Hanks in the lead role. WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but it is worth a watch for actors other than him and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' released in theatres on Thursday." Earlier, a mysterious apology video appeared on the Twitter handle of Aamir Khan Productions titled 'Michami Dukkadam'. Text in the video read, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry." Aamir Khan's film faced a huge backlash from the netizens that led to the #BoycottLaal Singh Chaddha trend.

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is now streaming, announces Netflix

On Friday, a Delhi-based lawyer lodged a complaint against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, Paramount Pictures and a few others for allegedly "disrespecting the Indian Army and hurting Hindu Sentiments " in the latest film 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. The complaint was filed with Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora.

In his complaint, advocate Vineet Jindal alleged that the film had objectionable content and hurt Hindu sentiments. Jindal&nbsp;sought registration of an FIR under sections 153, 153A, 298 and 505 of the IPC against the makers and lead cast of the film.

A part of the complaint read, "In the movie, the makers have depicted that a mentally challenged person was allowed to join Army to fight in the Kargil War. It is a well-known fact that the best army personnel were sent to fight the Kargil war and rigorously trained army personnel fought the war but the movie makers intentionally depicted the said situation to demoralise and defame the Indian army."&nbsp;

Jindal also objected to a scene where Laal Singh Chaddha (played by Aamir Khan) says, "My mother said all this puja paath is malaria. It causes riots."

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"The contents of the statement made by the accused 'Puja path is malaria, it causes riots', is quite aggravating and a defamatory statement aimed at the whole Hindu community," Jindal claimed.

"This statement shows his intent of waging war and activating enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion which is against the ideology of a secular democratic country like India and also mischief against Indian army which is a criminal offence as per the law of the land," said the complainant.

Directed by Advait Chandan, the adaptation of the Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' marks Khan's return to silver screens after four years. The film also&nbsp;stars Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya.

On Friday, a Delhi-based lawyer lodged a complaint against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, Paramount Pictures and a few others for allegedly "disrespecting the Indian Army and hurting Hindu Sentiments " in the latest film 'Laal Singh Chaddha'.

On Friday, a Delhi-based lawyer lodged a complaint against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, Paramount Pictures and a few others for allegedly "disrespecting the Indian Army and hurting Hindu Sentiments " in the latest film 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. The complaint was filed with Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora. In his complaint, advocate Vineet Jindal alleged that the film had objectionable content and hurt Hindu sentiments. Jindal sought registration of an FIR under sections 153, 153A, 298 and 505 of the IPC against the makers and lead cast of the film. A part of the complaint read, "In the movie, the makers have depicted that a mentally challenged person was allowed to join Army to fight in the Kargil War. It is a well-known fact that the best army personnel were sent to fight the Kargil war and rigorously trained army personnel fought the war but the movie makers intentionally depicted the said situation to demoralise and defame the Indian army." Jindal also objected to a scene where Laal Singh Chaddha (played by Aamir Khan) says, "My mother said all this puja paath is malaria. It causes riots." Also read: Megan Thee Stallion releases sophomore album 'Traumazine' amid ongoing record label issues "The contents of the statement made by the accused 'Puja path is malaria, it causes riots', is quite aggravating and a defamatory statement aimed at the whole Hindu community," Jindal claimed. "This statement shows his intent of waging war and activating enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion which is against the ideology of a secular democratic country like India and also mischief against Indian army which is a criminal offence as per the law of the land," said the complainant. Directed by Advait Chandan, the adaptation of the Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' marks Khan's return to silver screens after four years. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya.

Aamir Khan lands in legal trouble for 'disrespecting Indian Army' in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

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