Mr India Turns 38: Filmmaker-Choreographer Ahmed Khan Recalls His Early Days As A Child Actor

As the iconic film Mr India celebrates its 38th anniversary, filmmaker and choreographer Ahmed Khan reflects on his journey that began on its very sets. Widely regarded as a cult classic in Indian cinema, Mr India directed by Shekhar Kapur not only left a lasting impact on audiences but also served as the starting point of his multifaceted career in the entertainment industry. Marking this milestone, he fondly recalls the early days of his career and how he has witnessed the transition in filmmaking.

Ahmed Khan shared, "Thirty-eight years since Mr. India was released makes me feel nostalgic every time I think of it, it actually makes me feel like it was just yesterday. It was my debut and my first interaction with this beautiful industry. I remember those shooting days, they were truly authentic. As I've always said, I'm the only person who's been through that journey and seen the changes. In those days, we loved it because the whole unit used to be together on set; there were no vanity vans or agencies and all that. Everyone would sit under one umbrella and feel like one unit. That's why it's always called a film unit, and we really behaved like one.

He further added, "Mr. India is the only film that has always been fresh in the audience's minds for so many years, and they still feel those kids are the same kids. We haven't grown, and they recognise me today, too. I feel very obliged that I got a chance to work with the great Sridevi, Amrish Puri, and Satish Kaushik, and I still feel privileged that I was a child actor in that film. My journey has been over 38 years. It feels great."

The filmmaker is all geared to kickstart the last schedule of his upcoming family entertainer Welcome to the Jungle that is expected to be vividly shot across UAE and picturesque locations in India.