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Imran Khan calls parenting a ‘privilege,’ not a ‘duty’: ‘It’s not about fulfilling a role’ | Bollywood News

Imran Khan calls parenting a ‘privilege,’ not a ‘duty’: ‘It’s not about fulfilling a role’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiUpdated: May 4, 2026 07:34 PM IST In the 10 years between his last two films, Katti Batti (2015) and Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (2026), actor Imran Khan witnessed a lot in his personal life. Not only did he watch his daughter, Imara Malik Khan, grow up and be ready to enter her teenage years now, but Imran also parted ways with his wife, Avantika Malik. He then entered into a relationship with actor Lekha Washington. Thus, his life has been a massive rollercoaster ride over the past decade. Recently, Imran opened up about parenting, stating that he considers it more of an honour than a task he has to complete. He also cautioned against viewing parenting and its duties through a gendered lens. “I did not view it as my duty; I always saw it as my privilege. The time I spent with my child is something I wanted for myself. It’s not about fulfilling a role but about experiencing joy, love, and connection,” he told actor Parineeti Chopra during an appearance …

Imran Khan felt unfulfilled despite having Ferrari, Porsche, says he started seeking things that held genuine value | Bollywood News

Imran Khan felt unfulfilled despite having Ferrari, Porsche, says he started seeking things that held genuine value | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 9, 2026 09:27 PM IST For years now, the internet has shown a massive interest in Imran Khan, who hasn’t had a theatrical outing as a lead for almost a decade. The collective nostalgia online is at an all-time high, with fans consistently urging him to make a comeback. At the beginning of 2026, those wishes were partly answered when Imran appeared not as a lead, but in a fun, cheeky cameo in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. The brief appearance only intensified calls for his return. ‘I found myself feeling disenchanted’ Recently, Imran Khan opened up about his relationship with stardom, particularly after he began stepping away from films. In a conversation with MensXP, he reflected on the allure and eventual disillusionment of fame. He said, “A few years ago, when I was around 25 to 30, that phase where you suddenly find yourself famous and making money, you start to indulge, to dabble in the things that come with being a movie star. So you buy a sports car, you …

Imran Khan reveals why he lost Chennai Express to Shah Rukh Khan, Delhi 6 to Abhishek Bachchan: ‘I was quite devastated’

Imran Khan reveals why he lost Chennai Express to Shah Rukh Khan, Delhi 6 to Abhishek Bachchan: ‘I was quite devastated’

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Actor Imran Khan, who recently returned to films after a 10-year hiatus, revealed that several high-profile opportunities early in his career didn’t materialise as he had hoped. Filmmakers like Rohit Shetty and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had approached him for projects such as Chennai Express and Delhi 6, but the roles eventually went to other actors. Imran Khan reflects on missed opportunities in his career, including roles in Delhi 6 and Chennai Express. He connected with Delhi 6’s story but lost the part to a more established actor. Despite setbacks, he appreciates the uniqueness of projects he missed. Imran Khan talks about projects he lost In an interview with PTI, reflecting on his early days, Imran said he auditioned for Delhi 6 in 2006–2007, before his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Naa. “At various points, there have been films that just didn’t come together. With Mehra, it was Delhi 6. I had not made any films yet and tested for the lead, but they didn’t want to invest in an untested actor,” he told PTI. …

Imran Khan claims Vishal Bhardwaj cast him for a ‘dishonest reason’ in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: ‘Nothing beyond action and cut, jo karna hai karo’ | Bollywood News

Imran Khan claims Vishal Bhardwaj cast him for a ‘dishonest reason’ in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: ‘Nothing beyond action and cut, jo karna hai karo’ | Bollywood News

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It was the year 2013, and actor Imran Khan, who was at the peak of his career after making his debut in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, had appeared in many hits of that era. He had delivered a string of commercially successful films such as I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Around the same time, he signed Vishal Bhardwaj’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. For Imran, this was a significant moment, as Bhardwaj, known for acclaimed films like Maqbool and Omkara, had chosen him. However, in a recent interview, Imran claimed that he was cast only because Vishal wanted to get a bigger budget for his film, and he almost felt like Vishal had no interest in working with him. Not long after, Imran stepped away from acting altogether. ‘Vishal Bharadwaj cast me for budget’ Speaking on the the YouTube channel Unfiltered by Samdish, Imran said, “I did a film called Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. The idea of casting me as a Haryanvi …

Imran Khan calls acting comeback after 15 years a ‘natural progression’: ‘I’ve been through a divorce…’ | Bollywood News

Imran Khan calls acting comeback after 15 years a ‘natural progression’: ‘I’ve been through a divorce…’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Imran Khan, who stepped away from films a decade ago, is gearing up for his return to the screen. He will reunite with director Danish Aslam, who helmed Break Ke Baad, which marks 15 years since its release later this month. In a recent interview, Imran shared insights into his comeback project and also spoke about his co-star, Bhumi Pednekar. During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Iman Khan called his upcoming film ‘a natural progression’, and said, “The movie is just like what the team of Break Ke Baad would be doing 15 years later in life. It’s a natural progression. Danish and I now have collective life experience. He’s been married, I’ve been through a divorce. It’s just the film we should make 15 years later. This is very much a personal project that came from the creative urge of wanting to tell a story and working with drar friends. The shoot is complete and it’s in post production. We are looking at releasing it once the streaming platform decides on the date.” …