Aamir Khan recalls emptying an entire alcohol bottle at one go: ‘I felt that was not okay’

Actor Aamir Khan has revealed that earlier, when he used to drink, he would finish an entire bottle in one go. In a new interview, he said that he felt it was not okay and decided to quit drinking. The actor said when a person is intoxicated, they do or say something that they regret later. Laughing, Aamir added that he hasn’t done anything major. However, he said that a person should keep everything under control. (Also Read | Aamir Khan clarifies ‘there was no other person’ when asked about divorce with Kiran Rao)

Aamir Khan spoke about himself ahead of his birthday. The actor celebrated his 57th birthday with the media on Monday. He also spoke about his upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha and about his children–daughter Ira Khan and sons Junaid Khan and Azad Rao Khan. Aamir was earlier married to Reena Dutta (1986-2002) and Kiran Rao (2005-2021).

In an interview with News18, Aamir spoke about why he quit alcohol. “I want to give you good news. I used to drink sometimes, but I have decided not to touch alcohol ever in my life. Some people take two pegs and they are sorted. But I was never one of those who drank regularly. I used to drink on occasions, but whenever I did sit down to drink, I would finish an entire bottle. I felt that was not okay,” he said.

“When you are intoxicated, you do or say certain things which you regret later ‘How could I say or do this’. Not that anything major has happened like that until now, but the fact that a person is no longer under their own control, that didn’t sit well with me. Anything that doesn’t help you be in your control, you should stay away from that. Everything should be under your control. I don’t think I can control alcohol. So it’s better that I quit drinking,” he said.

On his birthday, Aamir spoke to reporters about introspection. As quoted by news agency PTI, he said, “I don’t fear introspection. If I think there is a flaw, I would want to spot that, understand it and correct it… All those who I love and who love me, including you, the audience, everyone has their space. My aim is to give time to everyone, nurture every relationship, make it better.”

Meanwhile, Aamir will be next seen in Laal Singh Chaddha which is scheduled to release on August 11. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya in pivotal roles.