Imran Khan opens up about feelings of self harm, says he went looking for negativity amid the love he’s been receiving: ‘When you’ve lived so long in darkness…’

He continued, “And then a funny thing happened. There I was, poking and slicing away trying to feel ‘normal’, but somehow the edges of the words seemed less sharp… the tips less pointy. They weren’t drawing blood the way they used to. They just didn’t work anymore. And I think I know why. We all have scars, old wounds that still ache. But love heals. Love is empowering and uplifitng, and if you are fortunate enough to receive the kind of love that I have, I think it starts to fill in those scars. It covers you in a layer of protective armour. You may never fully grasp the extent to which your love empowers me, but know that I am grateful. You make me feel 304.8 cm tall.”

 

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Imran hasn’t ever spoken in detail about why he decided to quit acting, nor has he spoken about the impact that negative comments about his work had on him, although he has addressed both subjects on Instagram recently. Imran emerged from the shadows last month, when he left a stray comment on Zeenat Aman’s post about possibly making a comeback. Taken aback by the support he received from fans after that, he began posting stories about his career on social media. His fans showed up for him in the comments section of the new post. “Oh man! Me, love you long time,” one person wrote. “Rats was and will always be my first love @imrankhan jaane tu ya jaane na was so close to reality and u are so relatable!” another person commented.

The nephew of star Aamir Khan, Imran made his debut with the popular 2008 film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. He followed it up with starring roles in I Hate Luv Stories and Delhi Belly. He also starred in the commercial disappointments Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, and Katti Batti.