“I Was Heartbroken” — Aamir Khan Opens Up Like Never Before | On Set Off Script

On Set Off Script brings together India’s most beloved radio personalities—RJ Yunus, RJ Malishka, RJ Salil, RJ Stutee, and RJ Jeeturaaj—for a candid, no‑holds‑barred conversation with Aamir Khan. The episode opens with a preview at 00:00:00 and an introduction at 00:00:48, before Aamir shares how his mother’s influence shaped his career at 00:06:40. He then discusses his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par at 00:10:28, including a touching anecdote about his mother’s “Pyaar Bhari Daant” at 00:12:46. The dialogue continues with Aamir explaining how he makes audiences feel through his films at 00:13:56, his core goal of entertaining people at 00:15:15, and the importance of a good story at 00:17:28. He contrasts action and love stories at 00:18:08, debates theatre versus OTT at 00:19:18, and reveals why Sitaare Zameen Par will only be in theatres at 00:22:02. The conversation touches on his experience with Laal Singh Chaddha at 00:25:13, his heartbreak after the film at 00:27:11, and his journey toward self‑awareness at 00:28:01. Aamir reflects on the world’s future at 00:30:30, shares how he deals with setbacks at 00:32:00, and talks about the light, funny, and full‑of‑life nature of Sitaare Zameen Par at 00:37:55. He also discusses normalizing neurodivergent people at 00:39:05, shares personal stories with RJ Salil at 00:41:45, and comments on box‑office collections at 00:44:45. The episode continues with signing and auditioning for Sitaare Zameen Par at 00:48:32 and 00:54:10, respectively, and covers test screenings at 01:00:53, discussions with co‑stars at 01:06:14, marketing as storytelling at 01:09:46, the creative process behind music at 01:15:21, and Aamir’s thoughts on Genelia at 01:18:22. He explains how director Prasanna shaped the film at 01:20:31, talks about the music of Sitaare Zameen Par at 01:34:25, and shares a forward‑thinking vision at 01:36:40. Aamir corrects course on Bollywood’s flaws at 01:38:10, celebrates radio and Satyamev Jayate at 01:39:49, and reflects on how history will see him at 01:43:22. The episode ends with a fun moment between RJ Jeeturaaj and Aamir at 01:47:15.