Aamir Khan has finally opened up about Bollywood’s changing times. In a chat with Variety India, the superstar talked about that famous Pathaan scene with Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. He also gave big praise to young actors who are now taking over.
The actor was honest and clear. He said what fans have been saying for months—the Khans are no longer untouchable.
What Aamir Khan Said About The Pathaan Scene
Aamir Khan hasn’t watched Pathaan, but he saw the popular scene on YouTube. “Salman and Shah Rukh are sitting at the end of the film and discussing who is going to… It was tongue-in-cheek. It was about the film, but it was also about outside the film. Usme masti, mazaak tha… and people laughed as well,” he said.
The scene showed Tiger saving Pathaan from a train accident. Then both sit and talk about their careers and the new stars coming up. They didn’t name anyone, but everyone understood what they meant.
And what they joked about in 2023? It’s actually happening now.
Young Stars Are Proving Themselves
Aamir Khan didn’t just accept this change—he celebrated it. “Without taking names, a lot of people guessed what they were trying to say. But today, those same young actors have shown us that not only are they there, they can give us a run for our money.”
He named three actors directly: Vicky Kaushal in Chhaava, Ranbir Kapoor in Animal, and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar. “They’re very capable of taking over from us. I would say they are very talented actors, perhaps more talented than us. They are staking a claim for a rightful place,” Aamir Khan said.
This isn’t just ordinary praise. He’s basically saying the baton is passing to them.
Aamir Khan pointed out that these young stars didn’t respond with words. They answered through their films and performances. “Which is fantastic. I really appreciate that. It’s wonderful to see that,” he added.
New Generation Will Always Bring New Stars
Aamir Khan doesn’t believe the superstar era is over. “According to me, every generation and every period will have its own heroes or heroines. Irrespective of gender, there will be people who touch people’s hearts in a way that connects widely.”
Many people say the three Khans are the last superstars. Aamir Khan disagrees. “A lot of people have been saying that the time of superstars is gone—these are the last of the Mohicans. But aisa kuch nahi hai. Yeh sab hum logon ko dil behlaane ke liye… naya generation naya superstar layega.”
He even talked about Saiyaara’s success and Chunky Panday’s nephew’s strong performance. “It will keep happening. I don’t think it’s something of the past. Nobody’s indispensable in this world.”
His thinking is simple—accept reality. “There will always be people who are better than you, more hardworking than you, more talented than you, who will come in and take your place. That is the cycle of life, as The Lion King teaches us.”
Then he said something really powerful: “It’s okay, and you should welcome stars. Hum log bhi lifelong nahi rahenge.”
About The YRF Spy Universe
The Pathaan scene Aamir Khan mentioned is part of Yash Raj Films’ spy universe. Salman Khan started it with Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, playing RAW agent Tiger. He came back in Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and Tiger 3 (2023). Shah Rukh Khan joined with Pathaan in 2023, which became a massive hit.
The scene where both meet wasn’t just for fans. It was also a comment on Bollywood’s changing power structure. Now with Aamir Khan’s words, that conversation has become even more important.
What This Means For Bollywood’s Future
Aamir Khan’s statement matters because of the timing. Young actors are delivering hits and winning hearts. The industry is clearly changing, and his words confirm what box office collections already show—Bollywood’s future is bright.
The three Khans built something special. But nothing lasts forever, and change is good. Aamir Khan just showed everyone how to handle that change with grace and honesty.
