Kolkata Nov 26 PTI Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan on Friday said his primary job was to entertain people and the notion that he took interest only in socially relevant films was not true Addressing the annual session of Indian Chamber of Commerce ICC on a virtual platform Khan also said that he usually follows his gut instinct which have sometimes prompted his choice of films It is not true that I take up only socially relevant films My primary job is to entertain people May be I gravitate towards socially relevant films I just follow my instinct gut he said Khan often referred to as Mr Perfectionist has acted in and directed several films which carry social messages including Taare Zameen Par Three Idiots and PK all of which have been box office successes The superstar further said that he gets attached to the story of a film during the shoot I however keep no preconceived notion I am very open he stated Referring to Lagaan which won accolades at home and abroad he said the script had inspired him The movie had narrowly missed the Oscar in 2002 to Bosnias No mans Land but the actor said I have no regrets It was a wonderful experience The film was hugely appreciated all over the world not just in the US One should not take awards seriously I was not interested in the award he maintained Khan who is also the founder of NGO Paani Foundation that deals with watershed management in Maharashtra said he devoted his time to films and the organisation I have been trying to keep a two-year gap between my films But due to COVID-19 that plan has been affected he pointed out Talking about the NGO he said water crisis is a key issue in Maharashtra As communicators we decided to do something about it We are trying to address water crisis in Maharashtra For that the villagers will have to come together The foundation does not finance It only teaches good practices he added Khan will be seen next in Laal Singh Chaddha set to release next year PTI DC RMS RMS

Mumbai Sep 27 PTI Actor R Madhavans directorial debut Rocketry The Nambi Effect is set to have a worldwide theatrical release next year on April 1The film is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan a former scientist and aerospace engineer of the Indian Space Research Organisation who was accused of espionageR Madhavan stars in the film in the titular role and is also credited as the writerWe are elated to inform you that the much-awaited Rocketry The Nambi Effect will be released worldwide in theatres on 1st April 2022We have made this movie with a lot of love and dedication and are grateful for all the support that you have shown us so far the makers said in a note on MondayThe film is backed by Sarita Madhavan R Madhavan Varghese Moolan and Vijay MoolanRocketry The Nambi Effect also stars Simran Bagga and features superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a guest appearanceThe film will be released in Hindi English Tamil Telugu Malayalam and Kannada PTI JUR RDS RDS