Aamir Khan gears up for ‘Dangal’ shoot in Ludhiana, meets the press

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has reached Ludhiana for the shoot of his upcoming movie ‘Dangal’. The actor is currently staying at a high-end hotel in the city. The shoot is going to begin from September 22. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir Khan was welcomed in true with the beats of dhol and some bhangra. Aamir Khan, who also clicked selfies with guests, was seen sporting a casual look in a blue kurta and pyjamas. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir Khan will be spending close to two months in Ludhiana. The shooting of Dangal has been planned in villages of Kila Raipur, Gujjarwal and Narangwal.

Aamir Khan being welcomed as he reaches for the shoot of his film " Dangal" in Ludhiana. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir Khan along with his wife Kiran Rao, who is also the producer of Dangal, met with the press. The actor spoke out on the recent controversy over the actresses being paid less than their male counterparts.

Aamir with Kiran Rao during the press meet in Ludhiana. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir also spoke about his weight gain and the fact that he weighs 95 kilos, which is an increase of 25 kgs from his normal weight. His wife Kiran Rao said that there is rarely a time 'when Aamir is just Aamir at home'. Everytime he is into one of his characters so there is rarely a time when he is just Aamir. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir Khan also spoke about protesting FTII students said at the press conference. “It is very unfortunate that students are protesting for their rights at an institute like FTII. The authorities need to listen their grievances thoroughly and understand what they are trying to say.”

Film's director Nitesh Tiwari was also present during the interaction. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Aamir Khan said that there is nothing like ‘perfectionist’ that exists. “My success mantra is doing only what I like, the script that makes me cry and laugh at same time. Dangal is one of them. I am enjoying working with Nitesh,” he said. (Source: Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)