On Set Off Script
Aamir Khan on Perfection, Burnout & Choosing the Right Story | Ram Sampath | On Set Off Script
In this candid conversation, host Suren Sundaram sits down with Aamir Khan, Ram Sampath, and Meghna Mishra and to unpack what really goes into making meaningful cinema. From the obsession with perfection to the emotional toll of filmmaking, Aamir opens up about why he chooses stories that “feel right” rather than what makes commercial sense. Ram Sampath shares behind-the-scenes insights into music, collaboration, and why the industry needs more voices, not just a few superstars. The episode also gets into: • The truth about burnout in creative fields • Why Arijit Singh stepping back sparked a bigger conversation • The process of making and fixing films after feedback • Aamir’s relationship with failure, success, and storytelling • Working with his son and navigating personal vs professional boundaries Towards the end, Meghna Mishra joins the conversation, adding her perspective as a powerful new voice in the industry. This is not just a film conversation, it’s about passion, process, and what it really takes to create something that lasts. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the podcast episode 01:18 Perfection vs Obsession - Aamir Khan’s Process 03:00 Working with Ram Sampath 06:00 Aamir Doesn’t Repeat Directors? 08:10 Heart vs Mind: Choosing Films 10:30 Taking Risks: Lagaan & Unconventional Stories 15:00 Junaid Khan, Auditions & Nepotism Reality 18:45 Fatherhood, Regret & Lost Time 21:30 Arijit Singh & The “Ek Din” Story 26:30 Burnout in Music & Films 33:00 Failure, Rejection & Emotional Impact 36:00 Fixing Films: First Cut vs Final Cut 41:10 Why Artists Can’t Leave Cinema 48:20 Meghna Mishra Joins: Voice, Process & Journey 57:20 Making “Ek Din”: Emotion, Meaning & Brief 01:04:50 Fun Segment + Final Thoughts
