Aamir Khan was ‘very nervous’ about kissing Kitu Gidwani in 1984 film Holi: ‘He was just starting his career…’

Last update:December 27, 2024, 6:46 p.m. IST

Aamir Khan, the perfectionist of Bollywood, was once just a newcomer in the industry.

Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan was once just a newcomer in the industry, and Kitu Gidwani, one of his co-stars from the 1984 political thriller Holi, recently shared a funny story about their early days . Back then, Aamir was a “nobody,” just another actor trying to make a name for himself.

Kitu recalls how she got the role in Holi. She said that at the time, she and others at the Film Institute were all “crazy people.” She recalls, “At that time, Aamir Khan was a nobody! We were all crazy on the Film Institute campus. Ketan Ji (filmmaker Ketan Mehta) asked me, Kitu, lately you have been mostly seen at the Film Institute… so I said, ‘Yes, I have done student films.’ Suddenly he said to himself, “Do you want to do Holi?” I thought, “What is Holi?” » He said, “It’s a film I’m making.” And that’s how it all happened.”

Kitu Gidwani said her role in Holi was small, simply playing “the sexy campus girl”. She added that back then it wasn’t about money or career, they were just doing what they loved. She also spoke about Aamir Khan, saying he had just started his career and was passionate about cinema. She said: “He was then a man who loved cinema. I had no idea who Aamir Khan was. calm person. They were all very humble and cool. He was very nervous when we had to kiss. He was as nervous as I was. He was a very simple actor back then, I can call him a friend.

The 1984 film Holi, directed by Ketan Mehta, is a political thriller set in a college and focused on student protests and social issues. It starred Aamir Khan in one of his earliest roles, alongside Kitu Gidwani, Ashutosh Gowariker and Naseeruddin Shah. Although not a big hit at the time, Holi later became a cult classic for its strong storyline and depiction of youth rebellion. The film is remembered for its powerful performances and is considered the beginning of Aamir Khan’s successful career in Bollywood.