What does it take for a Bollywood superstar to quit a lifelong habit? For actor Aamir Khan, it was a promise to himself and his family.

 

At the trailer of his son Junaid Khan’s film Loveyapa, the PK actor shared his reasons for quitting and how it coincided with a significant moment in his family life.

 

"I’m happy to say that I’ve given up this bad habit (smoking), and I also want to tell everyone who is listening or watching to please quit smoking. It’s not a good habit, and no one should be doing it," he said.

 

 Aamir Khan decided that it was time to make a positive change in his life.

 

 “For me, this was the right time and the right reason. I’ve always felt the need to quit, and now with my son’s career taking off, it felt like the perfect moment. I made a personal vow in my heart that I was going to quit. Whether my son’s film succeeds or not, I’m doing this for myself as a parent. I felt it was important to make this sacrifice and hope that something good comes out of it. I ask all of you to pray and wish for the best,"I he added.

 

Earlier, Aamir Khan opened up about his battle with alcohol, admitting that in the past, he used to drink all night long.

 

In a candid conversation with fellow actor Nana Patekar, the Dangal actor confessed that he struggled with extreme habits.   

 

Nana Patekar asked Aamir Khan if he had any bad habits.

 

“I have quit drinking now, but at one point, I used to drink all night. I couldn’t stop. The problem is that I am an extremist; I keep doing what I’m already doing. It’s not a good thing, and I realize that. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t stop myself," the Taare Zameen Par actor replied.

 

Standing at around 5’5, Aamir was concerned that audiences will not accept him especially when compared to his taller contemporaries.

 

“I was scared fans would reject me because of my height, this was my fear,” Aamir Khan shared.

 

Despite these early insecurities, Aamir eventually overcame them and gained confidence.

 

"Later I realized that all of this does not matter at all, what is important is how honestly you are working and how your work can enchant people, and after that, everything else is unimportant.”