Want to know why Imran Khan left Bollywood? Popular actor Imran Khan made his first-ever acting debut at the age of five in the box office hit Qayamat se Qayamat tak back in 1988. He portrayed the role of a young Aamir Khan, Raj, in the movie. Later, Imran Khan made his adult acting debut on the big screen with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na alongside Genelia D’Souza back in 2008. The romantic flick was directed by Abbas Tyrewala and produced by Aamir Khan.
Imran Khan went on to star in movies including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Delhi Belly, I Hate Love Storys, Luck, and Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, among others. While Imran Khan was starring in back-to-back movies, fans were surprised after Imran Khan chose to big goodbye to the industry. Katti Batti, where he starred alongside Kangana Ranaut, was his last movie. Let us find out why Imran Khan left Bollywood.
Why Imran khan left Bollywood?
Imran Khan explained that he had always wanted to be a writer-director and admittedly was not that keen on acting anymore. The Katti Batti actor further explained that he has always been a very private person anyway. His longtime friend, Akshay Oberoi, also said something similar as he stated that there is a better writer and director inside Imran and while he does not know when the actor will direct his film himself, but as a friend, he thinks so he will direct his film soon.
Akshay further added that he is sure that Imran will make a wonderful film because his sensibility and understanding of cinema are very high. Later, Imran Khan spilled more about why he chose to stay away from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood. Akshay further revealed that while the actor would have gotten more work if he wanted to, he is not sure whether Imran enjoys fame at all.
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Imran Khan Opens Up About Bollywood and More
The actor has been asked several questions by fans and followers on why he chose to quit Bollywood so early. The actor revealed that he worked hard to avoid living in the ‘Bollywood Bubble’, eating, breathing, and living movies as it can get very suffocating. The former actor further explained that it is not really a conscious effort and he was just genuinely not interested in most of the hoopla as he likes his quiet and peaceful life, and his old friends,
As the actor had earlier talked about his directorial ventures, Imran Khan admitted that he would rather prefer to make movies and would like to skip the rest of the media circus. He also talked about nepotism and whether he benefited from his connections with Aamir Khan.
Imran Khan revealed that Aamir Khan never read one of his scripts or asked a producer to meet him. Imran Khan also revealed all about the parties and how people would just drink, dance, stand in corners, and bitch about people they disliked and how these people keep going to the bathroom, even if they do not have to pee!
Will Imran Khan Return To Bollywood?
While the actor has not yet made any such indication about coming back to Bollywood, fans sure are hoping for that. The actor was recently spotted by paparazzi as he attended Aamir Khan’s daughter Iran Khan’s engagement party in Mumbai. The Ek Main Aur Ek Tu actor earlier grabbed media attention after his marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Avantika Malik, allegedly hit a rough patch.
Imran Khan’s sibling Zayn Khan recently gave an interesting update about the actor, saying that he is a father and he is himself and further added that the actor is really happy while pointing out that when people pull back asking for space, they should give them that.
