Why is Aamir Khan calling his huge popularity in China an “accident” ? Find out here
为何阿米尔说他在中国的名气是“意外事件”?
Success should be Aamir Khan’s middle name and mind you, this reputation is not just out of luck. The perfectionist that he is, Aamir has earned everything by himself with sheer determination and hard work. Like how some say, he’s the ultimate marketing genius! So when he decided to explore the China market with PK in 2009, we were certain that he would yet again emerge successful with this move and likewise he’s already touching newer heights, with every passing day. Dangal has managed to collect about Rs 1200 crore at the worldwide box office while his last release Secret Superstar too is almost inching close to Rs 900 crore. But despite achieving this humongous milestone in the neighborhood, Aamir feels his popularity in China is “accidental”.
Explains the actor, “My popularity in China happened by accident. Not many people know that it all started with 3 Idiots (2009), which reached Chinese homes through piracy. I guess they really related with the subject of the education system. Then they followed my work, including PK, and even the TV show Satyamev Jayate. When Dangal released in China, they already knew me and my work. Also, the reason why the films did such business in China is the sheer number of screens. In India, we have around 5,000 theaters, while in China there are 45,000. Even though there isn’t as much difference in the population of the two countries (approx 1.35 billion in India and 1.4 billion in China). I play a cameo in Secret Superstar, even then the film was released by the exhibitors in 11,000 theaters in China. Just imagine the scale”
阿米尔解释:
“我在中国的知名度是个意外。2009年三傻上映,通过盗版进入了中国的家庭。我想,他们真的对教育体系的题材感同身受吧。之后,他们就追我接下来的作品了,包括PK,甚至真相访谈。到摔爸上映时,他们已经认可我和我的工作了。而且,中国影院的绝对数量,也是我的电影在中国取得商业成功的原因……”