Aamir Khan: Truth About Netflix, OTT, Audience & Future of Indian Cinema | Indian Business Podcast

⭐️ Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/adM ⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/ ⭐️Reach out to Aamir Khan Talkies: [email protected] VIDEO INTRODUCTION: In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, Bollywood legend Aamir Khan takes us inside the world of cinema, revealing how he blends powerful storytelling with commercial success. From his early “gurukul” style training in filmmaking to shaping masterpieces like Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, 3 Idiots, and Dangal, Aamir shares what it takes to make movies that move people and rule the box office. He opens up about the craft of editing, the importance of audience testing, and why chasing excellence always outweighs chasing fame. With candid stories from casting rooms, behind-the-scenes challenges, and lessons learned from decades in the entertainment industry, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the business and art of filmmaking from one of India’s most respected actors and producers. If you love cinema and want to understand the mindset that creates timeless hits, this is an unmissable episode. Timestamps- 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Why Aamir’s films matter & his vision 05:27 What made him a perfectionist 10:42 Early career lessons 12:30 Why setting the right premise is key 15:29 Editing: the make-or-break stage 20:45 Aamir’s unique film testing method 41:32 How to predict what works 44:45 How Dangal came to him 46:42 The casting process 51:19 How actors prepare off-camera 55:56 Can audience connection guarantee success? 1:02:31 Why Sitare Zameen Par is on YouTube, not OTT 1:39:05 Why India hasn’t made a Game of Thrones 1:39:53 How to reach Aamir Khan Talkies 1:40:28 How to learn editing & enter films 1:45:39 Is Mahabharat happening? 1:46:25 Wrap-up Our Best Indian Business Case Studies: 1. Dhirubhai https://youtu.be/bSx6hDjALkQ?si=wE6PGMgiv7PpHdla 2. Milky mist https://youtu.be/-98fnc4VAo8?si=NtKHTWjvtr_9V8ne 3. Old Monk https://youtu.be/GQPymbqa08A?si=BXhcZhDPXt9wTxO4 4. Waaree https://youtu.be/T1PLEPTbXc4?si=3VbRKyBnd-3Trfqt 5. Blinkit https://youtu.be/OGs2YsqvWDg?si=bZ_AqkdGEsl2X3xW Think School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had ►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com #thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopolitics Credits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.