Why Aamir Khan believes everyone should learn more languages

He revealed that he didn’t know Marathi, even though he had lived in Maharashtra for many years. “I didn’t know Marathi until I was 44 years old.”

Why Aamir Khan believes everyone should learn more languages

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Aamir Khan recently opened up about why learning more languages is important; not just for artists, but for everyone.

In a chat with IANS, the superstar shared personal experiences and thoughts on how knowing different languages can help people grow.

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Aamir Khan said, “No matter what field you’re in, knowing more languages is always helpful. It’s in your best interest to learn as many as possible.”

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He admitted that he’s not great at learning languages quickly. “It takes me a long time to learn a new one,” he added with honesty.

The ‘Lagaan’ star also shared a very personal story. He revealed that he didn’t know Marathi, even though he had lived in Maharashtra for many years. “I didn’t know Marathi until I was 44 years old,” Aamir confessed. “We had it in school, but I never really focused on it. Later, I felt ashamed that I didn’t know my state language.”

So what did he do? He hired a Marathi teacher and started learning it seriously. “Now, I can speak it fairly well,” he said proudly.

Also Read: Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ to release on YouTube; Here’s why it’s a big deal

Aside from talking about language, Aamir made headlines for a big announcement: his film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ will be released on YouTube starting August 1. This is a major shift because movies usually premiere on big OTT platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime. But Aamir has chosen a different path.

He explained why. “For the last 15 years, I’ve been trying to find a way to reach people who can’t go to theatres, maybe because they live far away, or they can’t afford to go,” he said.

He believes now is the perfect time to act. “Thanks to UPI, internet access, and the popularity of YouTube, we can finally reach a much larger audience,” Aamir explained. “India has become a leader in digital payments, and YouTube is already on most people’s phones. This gives us a chance to share the film with people who’ve never had access before.”

With this move, Aamir hopes to break barriers, not just language or location barriers, but also economic ones. His goal is to make quality films accessible to everyone, no matter where they are or what their income level is.

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