Actor Aamir Khan chose to skip the special screening of his 1994 cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna, scheduled for re-release on April 25, 2025, citing emotional distress caused by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on April 22, resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 tourists and a local resident.
In a conversation with journalist Subhash K. Jha, Aamir expressed his grief, stating, “I was reading reports about what happened at Pahalgam in Kashmir. I have been badly affected by the senseless killing of innocents. I was in no state to go (to the preview). I will see it sometime later this week.”
Andaz Apna Apna, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karisma Kapoor, was initially a box office disappointment but has since achieved cult status. The film has been meticulously restored and remastered in 4K with 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound by the family of the late producer Vinay Sinha, aiming to introduce the classic to a new generation.
The re-release is intended as a tribute to Sinha’s legacy, with his family overseeing the restoration process. Despite the celebratory nature of the event, Aamir’s absence underscores the profound impact of national tragedies on individuals, reflecting his deep sensitivity to the loss of innocent lives.
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