Sunday, July 27, 2008

Aamir Khan Plays a Teacher's Role In Real Life


After playing a teacher on screen, in his film 'Taaren Zameen Par', Aamir gears up to don the teacher's hat in real life, becomes the ambassador for the 'Times of India' initiative "Teach India". Aamir on turning ambassador for "Teach India" said, 'It will be great fun playing the teacher in real life. I am looking forward to it. It is great fun. It is great fun to interact with kids. It will take us back to our childhood, and remind us about our school as well." Aamir's directorial venture 'Taare Zameen Par' won rave reviews for its sensitive take on the education system in the country. He feels that such campaigns provide the right platform for spreading awareness on education. Aamir on the campign, and the need to have such campaigns, said, "A campaign like this really creates awareness amongst adults. A programme like this involves people like us to take part in a small way, and involve in the process of education, teach children for a few days and for a few weeks." Teaching and children are a subject close to Aamir's heart. Aamir talking on making another film on education, said, "I would love to do another film on education if I find a good script. I would love to be part of another film on education if the script deals with different aspect of education." A perfectionist in everything he does, Aamir Khan is extremely excited about being a part of "Teach India", and said that the campaign was close to his heart.

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