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Why will I ghost-direct?: Aamir slams long-standing rumors
16 May 2026

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has vehemently denied allegations of ghost-directing films, a rumor that has been circulating for years.

Speaking to SCREEN, he clarified that he has only directed one film in his career: Taare Zameen Par.

"First, you have to realize that in all the films I have done in these 38 years, I have directed only one film: Taare Zameen Par," Khan said.

Khan slams media for 'false' claims
Denial

Khan further slammed the media for continuously claiming that he ghost-directs films.

"My point is, why will I do that? If I am doing a great job, why on earth will I put someone else's name? Pagal kutte ne kata hai mujhe? What nonsense?"

"It has been my privilege to work with directors who are extremely talented and from whom I have learned so much."

Khan says all his movies look distinct
Film diversity

Khan emphasized that if he had directed all his films, they would have looked the same.

He pointed out the differences between his films like Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, Sarfarosh, and 3 Idiots.

"If I was directing all my films, then each one of them would have looked the same," he said.

"They would carry the same spirit and energy, but they don't."

'People credit me for direction and scripts'
Team effort

The Ishq actor also stressed that the credit for his films goes to everyone involved, including writers, directors, and the entire team.

"People credit me for the direction and scripts when I have done none of that," he said.

"I did not write Talaash, Rang De Basanti, or Taare Zameen Par."

"I simply heard these stories, connected with them, and wanted to be a part of them," he said.

Khan on challenges of filmmaking
Filmmaking insights

Khan also spoke about the challenges of filmmaking and how unconventional stories in his films have found a wide audience.

"Filmmaking is very difficult, and very few people consistently deliver successful films," he said.

"I have been fortunate. I am not being modest...I do believe I have certain abilities."

"But filmmaking is complicated because so many things are beyond your control. You have to accept that and enjoy the process."