Aamir Khan: As Muslim, understood power of namaste while shooting 'Dangal' in Punjab
Actor Aamir Khan remembered his experience of shooting for his films 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Dangal' in Punjab. The actor said he was touched by the humility of the people of Punjab.
In Short
- Aamir Khan shares experience of shooting 'Dangal' in Punjab on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'
- He appreciates the humility of Punjabi people and says he learnt the power of 'Namaste' from them
- The actor shares villagers greeted him warmly without disturbing his work
Actor Aamir Khan, who recently appeared on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' shared that he learned the power of 'Namaste' when he was shooting for his 2016 film 'Dangal' in a small village in Punjab. Praising the people of Punjab for their humility, Aamir said, "After spending those two and a half months in Punjab, I understood the power of 'Namaste' (gesturing with folded hands). It's such a wonderful emotion."
Sharing his experience of shooting in Punjab first for 'Rang De Basanti,' and later for 'Dangal,' Aamir said, "This is a story which is very close to me. We shot for 'Rang de Basanti' in Punjab, and I really loved it there. The people, the Punjabi culture... people are so full of love. So, when we went for the shoot of 'Dangal,' it was a small village we were shooting in. We shot for more than two months in that location and that house."
He continued, "You won't believe it, but when I used to reach there at around 5 or 6 in the morning, as my car entered, people would stand outside their homes just to welcome me with folded hands and 'Sat Sri Akaal.' They used to just wait and welcome me. They never disturbed me, never stopped my car, nothing. After my pack-up, when I would return, they would again be standing outside their homes and would greet me 'Good Night.'"
Aamir said, being a Muslim, he was not used to folding his hands in 'Namaste.' "I belong to a Muslim family, I am not used to folding my hands in 'Namaste.' I'm used to raising my hand (gesturing an adaab, the way Muslims greet each other) and bowing my head. After spending those two and a half months in Punjab, I understood the power of 'Namaste.' It's such a wonderful emotion," Aamir expressed.
It was the first time that Aamir Khan appeared on Kapil Sharma's show. During the episode, the actor shared several anecdotes from his acting career.
'The Great Indian Kapil Show' airs on Netflix. The next guests on the show will be the Deol brothers, Sunny and Bobby.