Aamir Khan skips ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ screening after Pahalgam attack, says he was ‘badly affected’

At least 26 people were killed by a group of terrorists in a deadly attack on civilians in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday

The heinous terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people dead and several injured has shaken all of India, and many entertainment shows, concerts, and film events have been cancelled. Now, on Thursday (April 24), Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan skipped attending a special screening of Andaz Apna Apna, the 1994 film that is set to rerelease today, April 25.

Speaking to BollywoodHungama, Aamir said, “I was reading reports about what happened at Pahalgam in Kashmir. I have been badly affected by the senseless killing of innocents. I was in no state to go (to the preview). I will see it sometime later this week.”

At least 26 people, including two foreign tourists, were killed by a group of terrorists in one of the most deadly attacks on civilians in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) afternoon.

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Many Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Sanjay Dutt, and Vicky Kaushal among others have condemned the attack.

Andaz Apna Apna, which also stars Salman Khan in the lead, is a beloved cult comedy directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film, now digitally remastered to 4K resolution with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, is re-releasing in Indian cinemas this Friday.

The 1994 film enjoys an iconic status in popular Hindi cinema. Though not a major success upon release, the film grew a substantial fandom over the years, banking on its quirky cast of characters and slapstick brilliance. Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Viju Khote and Shehzad Khan rounded out the cast, while Govinda and Juhi Chawla — both prominent actors in the 1990s — made cheery cameos.

Aamir, in his conversation with BollywoodHungama, also opened up on the initial rejection the film faced upon its release. “Raj Santoshi and I were the only two people who believed in the film. We loved it. So, when it didn’t work, we were both sad. And then it goes on to become my biggest success on home entertainment!!! Both Raj and I were finally redeemed,” he said.

Published - April 25, 2025 10:38 am IST