Imran Khan gained fame overnight with his first film ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ with Genelia D’Souza in the year 2008. After that his films performed well but his career did not do well. Currently he is away from Bollywood for years. Imran Khan has now spoken openly in an interview about the ups and downs of his career and his life away from the glitz.

In fact, while talking to Samdish’s podcast ‘Unfiltered with Samdish’, the actor said that the success of his first film took him into the category of rising stars of Bollywood, but this shine soon faded; And the work also reduced. Imran admitted that although his fees had increased after his first hit, it was not true that he got success easily because of his family name.

,Aamir uncle’s money is not mine,
Giving a direct reply to the tag of ‘Nepokid’, he said that people often assume that being Aamir Khan’s nephew guarantees success in the film industry. He explained that the reality of his life is very different from what people imagine, and also said that family does not guarantee opportunities, stardom or wealth. Imran further adds, “My uncle Aamir Khan is a film star. He is my mother’s cousin… That money is not mine, I will not get it.”

Imran also raised questions on pay gap in the industry
Imran also raised questions on the pay gap existing in the film industry, mentioning the huge fees paid by big stars like Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, while many others are struggling to get a fair salary.

Financial condition affected due to lack of work
The actor, who was away from films for more than a decade, spoke openly about the financial pressure he faced after staying away from the limelight. There have been many big changes in his life in the last ten years, which also includes his separation from wife Avantika Malik. Due to not getting work during this period, Imran said that his financial condition was greatly affected, but careful planning helped him to remain financially stable. He further said that every decision in life should not be taken only on the basis of calculations. He said that some decisions have to be taken for one’s peace and happiness also.

Imran Khan is going to make a comeback in the film industry after 8 years. This time he will be seen in ‘Happy Patel: Dangerous Detective’. This film will be released in theaters on 16 January 2026.

Fees of big stars exposed
This film is a explosive thriller, in which there will be a dash of mystery, action and comedy. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this film and Imran’s return for a long time.

Before the release of the film, Imran Khan is once again in the headlines. Recently, Imran Khan talked about Bollywood’s casting policy and fees of big stars in Samdheesh’s podcast.

Ranbir-Ranveer’s earnings revealed
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Imran said, ‘If you are an A-lister in theatrical films today, you would not be earning less than Rs 30 crore for a film. Any actor of my age, be it Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh or Shahid Kapoor. All of them are earning not less than Rs 30 crore. I would be surprised if any of them are earning less.

Made fun of the salary gap of other cast of the film
Imran Khan does not stop here. He further makes fun of the salary gap between the lead actor and other cast and crew members. He quipped, ‘If we calculate the fees of all the people working in the film and focus only on the fees of the lead, then a day will come when someone will say, ‘Wait a minute’ because paying such a high fee to one person will no longer make sense.

A similar scene was seen in the year 2008 also, when another Khan of Bollywood entered the world of acting, following the footsteps of his maternal uncle Aamir Khan. This name was not of anyone else, but of Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan, who had caught the attention of the audience with his very first film.

Imran Khan was dominant in 2008
Yes, Imran Khan entered Bollywood as a lead actor in the year 2008 with the film ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’. This film proved to be the turning point in his career and made him a star overnight. Imran also received the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for this brilliant debut. Not only this, this film was also the fifth highest grossing film of that year.

Made a record of giving consecutive flop films
According to the report of Box Office India, Imran Khan worked in a total of 13 films in his 17-year film career. However, except his debut film ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, most of the other films proved to be flops at the box office. This list includes films like ‘Kidnap’, ‘Luck’, ‘Break Ke Baad’, ‘Ek Main Aur Ek Tu’, ‘Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara’, ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’ and ‘Katti Batti’. Whereas ‘I Hate Luv Stories’, ‘Dilli Belly’ and ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ were average at the box office.

Returned after a long break
Imran Khan was last seen in the film ‘Katti Batti’ with Kangana Ranaut in 2015. Let us tell you that Imran is going to make a comeback once again. After a break of about 10 years, he is returning to Bollywood with a cameo role in Veer Das’s film ‘Happy Patel’. Fans are quite excited about his return.