If there’s one relentless explorer in Indian cinema, it’s Aamir Khan. Back in 1998, he became the first Khan superstar to sing his own voice onscreen with the iconic track “Aati Kya Khandala” from Vikram Bhatt’s Ghulam. Now, 27 years later, Aamir is returning to singing—but this time with serious training and a professional approach.
Aamir Khan shared, “When I sang ‘Aati Kya Khandala’, it was just for fun. I was lucky it worked out. But now, I’ve been properly training for a few years to become a singer.” He revealed that his singing debut will be in an untitled comedy film. “It’s a Basu Chatterjee or Hrishikesh Mukherjee kind of film—something sweet and innocent, the kind of cinema we don’t really make anymore.
The stakes aren’t high; nobody dies or anything dramatic happens. It’s a warm, wonderful feeling the film gives you.”Though Aamir’s role in the film is a cameo, the project holds special significance for him. “I’m playing a very important cameo, and surprisingly, I’m singing two songs in my own voice,” he said. “Since ‘Aati Kya Khandala’, I’ve been taking singing lessons from my guru, Sucheta Bhattacharjee.”
Aamir also spoke about his deep admiration for the legendary Lata Mangeshkar. “My day begins with her songs,” he said fondly. “I miss Lata Didi so much. We were very close. She was always so warm and loving to me. I wish she could hear my singing attempts.” The music for the film is composed by Ram Sampath, and Aamir expressed his excitement about how audiences will receive his singing debut in this new avatar.With this project, Aamir Khan is once again proving his willingness to push boundaries and explore new creative avenues in Indian cinema.
