Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani ‘weren’t fully happy with PK’; ‘luckily the film worked’!

Rajkumar Hirani’s 2014 comedy-drama PK stands tall as one of the biggest milestones in Aamir Khan’s illustrious career. The film shattered box-office records and sparked nationwide conversations on faith and belief. Yet, years after its roaring success, Aamir has revealed that he and Hirani carried quiet creative dissatisfaction about the final version - admitting that while they gave it their best, “luckily the film worked”.

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Aamir Revisits PK

During a recent interaction with Variety India, Aamir revisited the making of PK and the unexpected turns its screenplay took before release.

“In the case of PK, which was a huge success, both Raju and I were not really fully happy with the film. Because originally, he had written a different script, and the second half was slightly different from what we made. But there was another film that came out just before us called OMG- Oh My God! and the themes were kind of similar," he shared.

The 2012 film starred Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, and revolved around religion and blind faith- themes that also formed the core of PK.

Rajkumar and Aamir Weren't Totally Happy With PK!

To avoid thematic overlap, Hirani reportedly insisted on reshaping the latter half of the film.

“The plot was totally different, because here (in PK) there is an alien, and it’s all totally different, but some of the themes were similar. Raju was very adamant that we must change our second half, and we did. The film was also a success. But before the release, Raju and I discussed how we were not totally happy with the film, but how this was the best we could have done. Luckily, the film worked, and it was a big success," he added. 

Despite their reservations, PK went on to become a massive commercial hit and one of the most talked-about films of its time.

What’s Next for Aamir Khan?

Meanwhile, on the work front, Aamir Khan recently made a cameo appearance in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and also backed the film as a producer. The Vir Das-led project received mixed reactions from critics and witnessed a modest run at the box office.

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As for his acting slate, Aamir is reportedly gearing up to step into the shoes of cinema pioneer Dadasaheb Phalke in a biopic to be helmed by Rajkumar Hirani, though an official announcement is still awaited. He has also confirmed that work is underway on his ambitious, long-in-the-making project based on the Mahabharat.

Fresh reports hint that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani may reunite for a 3 Idiots sequel, reviving the magic of their iconic collaboration. There’s also buzz around PK 2, a follow-up to the 2014 hit. However, no official confirmation has been made yet.