“Raja Hindustani is very uncomfortable to watch,” says Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan as he points out flaws of 90s’ Bollywood

Bollywood’s 1990s era is often remembered for its larger-than-life romances, iconic soundtracks, and star-driven narratives that captivated audiences. Aamir Khan was at the forefront of this wave, delivering blockbusters like Raja Hindustani that defined the decade. However, a recent statement by Imran Khan, Aamir’s nephew and a former actor, has reignited discussions about how these films hold up today. In an interview, Imran described some of Aamir’s early films, including the 1996 hit Raja Hindustani, as “uncomfortable to watch” and “problematic” when viewed through a modern lens.Imran Khan’s Perspective: A Modern Lens on Raja HindustaniImran Khan has been largely absent from the screen since 2015. In a candid conversation with Filmfare, he reflected on his uncle Aamir’s illustrious career, acknowledging the monumental success of films like Raja Hindustani while pointing out their flaws. Directed by Dharmesh Darshan, the film was a massive commercial hit, making it one of the top earners of the 1990s. It told the story of Raja, a small-town taxi driver (played by Aamir), who falls in love with Aarti, a wealthy urbanite (Karisma Kapoor), navigating class divides and familial opposition.Imran asserted, “You know, there are some of his 90s films that have not aged well, and when you look at them through a modern lens, they are kind of problematic. There are moments that are quite uncomfortable. Raja Hindustani, which was a staggering hit, is very uncomfortable to watch. You look at it and you go, ‘This is wrong; we are not supposed to,’ so there are a fair amount of 90s films that are uncomfortable by today’s measures.”Besides this, Imran also opened up about Aamir’s influence in his life. He said, “In my own way, I am tremendously led by him. Through life, whenever I am facing a dilemma, I think, ‘What would Aamir do?’ I may not exactly approach it in the same way as him; a lot of our methodologies and beliefs are different, but at its core, he has always been driven by integrity and authenticity. Your guiding principle must come from what is morally justifiable and then what is the most truthful and most authentic way that we can render this story. Those are kind of the core guiding principles which I have learnt from him, which I still adhere to.”Speaking of the professional front, Aamir is all set to grace the big screens with Sitaare Zameen Par. Meanwhile, there are speculations of Imran making a comeback, however, nothing has been materialized as of now.Also Read: Imran Khan shares how living with girlfriend Lekha Washington changed his lifestyle; says, “Lekha and I had to share one plate and fork”

Bollywood’s 1990s era is often remembered for its larger-than-life romances, iconic soundtracks, and star-driven narratives that captivated audiences. Aamir Khan was at the forefront of this wave, delivering blockbusters like Raja Hindustani that defined the decade. However, a recent statement by Imran Khan, Aamir’s nephew and a former actor, has reignited discussions about how these films hold up today.

In an interview, Imran described some of Aamir’s early films, including the 1996 hit Raja Hindustani , as “uncomfortable to watch” and “problematic” when viewed through a modern lens. Imran Khan’s Perspective: A Modern Lens on Raja Hindustani Imran Khan has been largely absent from the screen since 2015. In a candid conversation with Filmfare, he reflected on his uncle Aamir’s illustrious career, acknowledging the monumental success of films like Raja Hindustani while pointing out their flaws.

Directed by Dharmesh Darshan, the film was a massive commercial hit, making it one of the top earners of the 1990s. It told the story of Raja, a small-town taxi driver (played by Aamir), who falls in love with Aarti, a wealthy urbanite (Karisma Kapoor), navigating class divides and familial opposition. Imran asserted, “You know, there are some of his 90s films that have not aged well, and when you look at them through a modern lens, they are kind of problematic.

There are moments that are quite uncomfortable. Raja Hindustani , which was a staggering hit, is very uncomfortable to watch. You look at it and you go, ‘This is wrong; we are not supposed to,’ so there are a fair amount of 90s films that are uncomfortable by today’s measures.

” Besides this, Imran also opened up about Aamir’s influence in his life. He said, “In my own way, I am tremendously led by him. Through life, whenever I am facing a dilemma, I think, ‘What would Aamir do?’ I may not exactly approach it in the same way as him; a lot of our methodologies and beliefs are different, but at its core, he has always been driven by integrity and authenticity.

Your guiding principle must come from what is morally justifiable and then what is the most truthful and most authentic way that we can render this story. Those are kind of the core guiding principles which I have learnt from him, which I still adhere to.” Speaking of the professional front, Aamir is all set to grace the big screens with Sitaare Zameen Par .

Meanwhile, there are speculations of Imran making a comeback, however, nothing has been materialized as of now. Also Read: Imran Khan shares how living with girlfriend Lekha Washington changed his lifestyle; says, “Lekha and I had to share one plate and fork” BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama..