But Aamir didn’t give in. He told them, “They tried a lot. They offered me money and offered to get any work done of my choosing. I still refused to come. They quickly changed their tone and said I’d have to come now because my presence had already been announced, and it was a prestige issue,” he said.

Even when things took a serious turn, Aamir didn’t give in. “That was our last meeting. I said, ‘You’ve been meeting for a month and I’ve been telling you right from the start that I wouldn’t come. You’re very powerful so you can bash me up, hit me on the head, tie my hands and legs, and take me forcibly wherever you want, but I wouldn’t come on my own.’ So they stopped contacting me after that.”

Aamir later said he was scared—not for himself, but for his family. He had two small children and his parents were very worried. But he stood firm and said, “I want to live life my way. I won’t go there.”

Aamir Khan’s story shows that even in the face of danger, staying true to your values is possible. While many gave in to pressure, Aamir chose honesty and courage. His brave decision is a powerful reminder of strength and integrity behind the scenes of stardom.