How much allowance did Faissal Khan receive from Aamir Khan?

Actor Faissal Khan, who has publicly distanced himself from his brother Aamir Khan and the rest of his family, recently spoke about his allowance, early career and the family tensions that have marked his life. In a press conference held on Monday, Faissal sat down with IANS to clarify his side of the story.

Faissal Khan revealed that during the early stages of his career, he was given an allowance by his superstar brother to manage his personal expenses.

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“I started with getting INR 30,000, and it gradually increased over time. I also worked with Aamir as a script doctor for a fee,” he told IANS.

The actor did not shy away from pointing fingers at family members for what he described as the hardships he faced. He singled out his mother, Zeenat Hussain, his sister Nikhat, and his brother-in-law Santosh Hegde, suggesting that family politics had a significant impact on his life.

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Despite the tension, he praised filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga for the movie ‘Animal’, which he said accurately depicted the dynamics of a troubled family. Faissal hinted that he could relate to the conflicts shown in the film, drawing a parallel with the strained relationship between Ranbir Kapoor’s character and his brother-in-law in the story.

Faissal traced the roots of his family troubles back to 2002, when he said pressure to marry became overwhelming.

“It all started in 2002 with my family pressuring me for marriage,” he said. He recalled writing a letter at the time, pointing out that his sister Nikhat had married three times and that Aamir had a child outside of marriage with Jessica Hines. He questioned why, given their own personal choices, his family felt entitled to dictate how he should live his life.

From that point, Faissal said he gradually stopped meeting his family. This decision, he claimed, led to allegations about his mental health. “They alleged that I’m suffering from mental health issues because I stopped meeting the family,” he said.