Aamir Khan’s Brother Faissal is about to direct the return film “The Factory”. In this thriller, he plays the avant-garde lover but is not the director of the film in the first place. In a conversation, Feissal recalled how his appointment to the board of directors went. He also talks about his relationship with Amir and his place in Hussein’s family. An excerpt from a sincere conversation.
The Factory is your comeback film, but it also marks your directorial debut. Why did you decide to make this film?
A film directed by ‘Sharik Minkhaz’. During my career, I have appeared in many small films, especially after the failure of Mel and ‘Madhosh’. I worked a lot, but either they were not done properly, or all my efforts in these films did not lead to anything, and here ‘Sharik’ could not devote time to the project, so I said to myself: “I hope this project does not go like this.” way. too ‘. getting old, so I put my feet up and told the creators how I felt. They say, why don’t you lead?
You have accepted the offer.
I spoke to ‘Sharik’ Bhai and said, “Since you cannot make time, things can get difficult. I strongly believe in this project and am ready to put my heart and soul into it. “I was fully involved in the project, so I took the director’s position. I have learned a lot since joining the film industry as an assistant. This experience gave me the opportunity to become Bann Gaia’s lead director (I became director).
What about The Factory convinced you it could be your comeback movie?
This is a romantic action movie with a lot of action. There are many twists and turns in the film that attract viewers. It was a difficult genre, but it worked out for me thanks to the good collaboration of the whole team. We did a lot of workshops and they had a good technical team, so we were able to shoot well.
Your brother Aamir Khan is known as a marketing genius. Do you share your opinion too?
Aamir is the most famous person in our family, but after the release of this film, everyone will know Faisal Khan as a person, actor, director, and singer
Are you going to act or lead in the near future?
I will direct and star in my films. I knew what I wanted and I showed myself in this film. I did as I wanted. If others don’t see potential in you, you have to show it. myself.
Now that you are a director, have you thought about remaking the films of your father, Tahir Hussein or Uncle Nasir Hussein?
I don’t want to remake your films, I will make my own. Why would I remake any other film that was successful and looked to the public? You need to do something new, and if you are creative, then create something of your own. This is what I want to do.
Have you ever felt as if you were living in the shadow of your famous brother?
None of this bothered me. When a person is not aware of himself, that is when he worries about these things. I know who I am and what I can do. I know my ability. Kuchh Toh log kahenge logo ka Kaam Hain Kehna … (People say because that’s what people do).
You worked as a script doctor for Amir Khan Productions for three years. Would experience help you in making this film?
You know that filmmaking is not only about screenwriters and screenwriters. Working for Amir Khan Productions or working in theater with ‘Makarand Deshpande is not a director’s assignment. You must know your craft and I built this foundation early in my career. as an assistant manager. He told me: “You sang this song so well, you are better than me.” I answered, “What can I do?”
How did singing dating begin?
Are you planning to get married again?
Unfortunately, I don’t earn enough to pay for a wife, and I don’t have a girlfriend because having her is also expensive. The wife is even more expensive. Photo Hit ho to ladki dhoodna shuru Karu (I will find a girl when my film is successful).
Aamir and current ex-wife Kiran Rao were criticized by some provinces for making their divorce announcement look too random. Do you think these people treated them unfairly?
I can’t give you any advice. My marriage is not going well, so I do not comment on anyone’s personal life. They know what’s best for them.