I am never afraid to walk on a path that one rarely walks ... Aamir

In a quarter of a century under the arc lights, actor Aamir Khan has achieved almost everything -- from super stardom in the choppy waters of Bollywood and as a human being, always willing to lend a hand to humanitarian causes.

And yet Aamir remains his ever modest self. As he celebrated his 25 years in Bollywood, the actor said he is
surprised himself, surviving in the industry for such a long time. The statement would be no surprise for those who know Aamir; only he could have so vastly understated his career, that has produced countless hits with remarkable consistency.
Aamir began as a child actor at the age of eight in Nasir Hussain's “Yaadon Ki Baaraat” (1973) and “Madhosh” (1974). Eleven years later, he made his acting debut as an adult in Ketan Mehta's “Holi” (1984) that went largely unnoticed.

The actor's first notable leading role came in 1988 in the film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”, which was directed by his cousin and Nasir Hussain's son Mansoor Khan.

The actor has also given notable performances in films like “Dil”, “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander”, “Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke”, “Andaaz Apna Apna”, “Rangeela”, “Ghulam”, “Sarfarosh”, “Earth”, “Lagaan”, “Dil Chahta Hai”, “Sarfarosh”, “Rang De Basanti”, “Fanna”, “Ghajini”, and others.

“When I was new, I was not aware where and how my career would head. I was told an actor's life is five years, as the public then gets bored of seeing them,” Aamir told reporters in Mumbai on Monday.
Aamir insisted he chooses a film from his heart and doesn't do it to achieve fame or money. “This mantra of mine has been questioned by many people in the industry. I remember people telling me that I would be out of this industry soon due to my approach. People had lashed out at me and my way of working. But I never got deterred.” he asserted.

Also, Aamir's first successful film as a hero “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” completed 25 years of its release on March 1, 2013.

“I am happy that the film has completed 25 years. We are having a small get together with family and close friends and associates related to the film then, recollect old days and have fun,” he said.

“The two qualities that I feel have brought me here are my passion and madness for cinema, but the same also backfire at times”, a smiling Aamir asserted.