Overview
- In a new interview tied to the film’s 25th anniversary, Aamir Khan says he accepted Mela to launch his brother and adds, “Kya karein… how can you fight your own family?”
- He reflects that the 2000 release’s failure affected both brothers, saying he tried hard to support Faissal’s career despite the outcome.
- Faissal has alleged illegal confinement, forced medication, and pressure to marry a relative, repeating those claims at a press conference in August 2025.
- Aamir’s family previously issued an official statement saying decisions regarding Faissal were taken collectively and guided by medical professionals.
- Participants from the production, including Dharmesh and Suneel Darshan and Faissal, have claimed delays, creative changes, and interference during Mela’s making, with no new independent corroboration reported.