Aamir Khan's special bond with Holi.

Aamir Khan has always had a special bond with Holi. It is a bond that is closer to his heart than other festivals. Born on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, on March 14, 1965, Aamir's life is a fair of different colours and festivals. The first time when Aamir Khan took his first breath on this earth as a newborn on a hospital bed, it was the day of Phagun. His mother was on the hospital bed and Aamir was sleeping on a small  cradle next to her . Outside, there was the hustle and bustle of Holi, running around, playing with colors, shuffling and shouting. Some not-on-duty employees of the hospital also started playing Holi in the courtyard. Suddenly a nurse appeared from nowhere like an angel into the room, she looked like a playful girl (nurse.) She entered the room and smeared a pinch of pink gulaal on Aamir's soft little cheeks and looking towards his mother she said, " bura na mano Holi hai (Don't mind, it's Holi.')" Aamir's mother narrated this incident to him when he grew up. The gulaal that the nurse applied on Aamir's  face that day still has it's color on Aamir's mind. That pinch of Gulaal was the beginning of his lifelong association with Holi. This unique beginning of the Holi festival has made the festival of colours more important for him, and perhaps for this association, he celebrates it with great enthusiasm every year.

Growing up, Aamir started celebrating Holi festival with great joy with family and friends. Actually, there was the tradition of celebrating all the festivals in his house from the beginning. And Aamir has enjoyed and cherished every Holi from childhood till date . His way of playing Holi is the same. From the beginning Aamir used to wake up early in the morning and join his neighbors to play with colors, and later he used to go to visit his uncle Nasir Hussain's house with his parents and siblings for more fun. Amir said in his interviews, "We used to have a lot of fun and frolic there with our cousins. Those days and those moments were unforgettable with lots of playing with colours, laughter, music and delicious festive goodies like gujiya, pakoras, etc. The whole family would return home only after dinner.

Even today Aamir continues this tradition.
But now with the times, Aamir Khan prefers organic colours over hard chemicals for a safe and joyous celebration. For him, Holi is not just a festival of colours, it is a festival of connecting with family, friends, relatives and celebrating life.
An interesting thing about Aamir's early association with Holi is that, his first real acting role was in the film 'Holi' (1984), which further strengthens his association with this festival. Directed by Ketan Mehta, Holi is a coming of age film. This film stars Aamir Khan, Rahul Ranade, Sanjeev Gandhi along with Ashutosh Gowariker. Set in a typical college background in a typical Indian town, Holi stars Aamir Khan, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Ashutosh Gowariker, Raj Zutshi. Aamir Khan's first coming of age film Holi depicts the lives of college students dealing with social pressures. In the film, Aamir played the role of Madan Sharma, a spirited young man. Madan's group of friends face challenges while celebrating Holi. Holi explored the themes of rebellion and camaraderie among college students. Thus, it became an important project in Aamir's early career. The film was directed by Dr. Shreeram Lagoo.

Although Holi was not a major commercial success at the time, it marked Aamir's transition to adult roles and his skyrocketing prospects in Bollywood. The film's portrayal of the youth and their struggles left a deep impression on the people of the time. In fact, it set the stage for Aamir's future endeavours in cinema.

Throughout his career, Aamir has continued to celebrate Holi with joy and creativity.

He often shares colourful moments of his celebrations on social media, in which his family is seen enjoying the festival together. His son Azad has been seen playing with water guns and colours during these celebrations, which shows Aamir's commitment to keeping the spirit of Holi alive in his family. As he approaches his 60th birthday this year, Aamir Khan's connection to Holi remains strong. The festival is a symbol of joy, togetherness and a new vibe and a new life.

It is a festival that connects deeply with him both personally and professionally. With each passing year, Aamir not only celebrates Holi as a tradition but also embraces its essence through his work in cinema. Aamir Khan’s connection with Holi is a beautiful canvas woven from the stones of his personal memories and profession.

From being born on this colourful and life-filled festival to starring in the film of the same name, Aamir has embraced Holi as an integral part of his identity. As Aamir prepares to celebrate another year of life and creativity, audiences and his fans can’t wait to see how this remarkable actor continues to inspire and connect through the colours of life.

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