Confessions of a Frustrated Millennial: Ira Khan's Struggle with Self-Worth and Aamir Khan's Wise Advice
Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan, confesses feelings of uselessness at the age of 27, lamenting, "I am not doing anything."
Stepping out of the shadows of her celebrated father, Ira Khan, daughter of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, is trying her hand at theatre and philanthropy. However, in a candid interview with Pinkvilla, she opened up about the self-doubt she faced when she felt she wasn't contributing enough financially in her late 20s.
The Burden of Unfulfilled Potential
Feeling guilty and frustrated, Ira confessed, "I'm 26-27 years old, my parents have spent a lot of money on me, and I feel like I'm a useless person in this world. I'm not doing anything." Aamir clarified that she meant she wasn't earning money or doing something meaningful before she started Agatsu Foundation, a mental health support NGO.
A Different Perspective on Success
Despite Ira's visibly upset state, Aamir offered a comforting words of wisdom. He underscored the importance of helping others rather than financial success, stating, "You are helping so many people, and that means a lot to me. Whether you are earning money or not is not important; the good work you are doing is." He further explained, "Money is actually a promissory note that everyone decides to agree to - or else it's just a piece of paper."
The Daughter-Father Duo
Ira Khan is the child of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. Her younger brother, Junaid Khan, is an aspiring actor, making his film debut in 2024. Ira is married to her longtime boyfriend, Nupur Shikhare.
Aamir Khan is gearing up for his next project, "Sitaare Zameen Par," a spiritual sequel to his 2008 hit, "Taare Zameen Par." Details about the cast and release date are yet to be announced.
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- Despite her involvement in theater, philanthropy, and being Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan confessed feelings of self-doubt about her contributions until she started the Agatsu Foundation, a non-profit focused on mental health.
- Aamir Khan, her father, offered words of wisdom to overcome Ira's frustration, emphasizing that helping others and making a difference in people's lives is more important than financial success.
- Bollywood celebrity Aamir Khan is planning his next project, "Sitaare Zameen Par," a spiritual sequel to his popular movie, "Taare Zameen Par," with details about the cast and release date forthcoming.
- In a family of entertainers, Ira Khan is married to Nupur Shikhare, and her brother, Junaid Khan, is making his acting debut in 2024.
- Aamir Khan, a renowned figure in Bollywood, shared his perspective on the gender pay gap, stating, "Money is not everything; it's about the work one does, and its impact on people."
