By Hindustan Times
Besides his acting skills, Aamir Khan has a name for being a marketing genius of types. Now we hear that he has promised to share his expertise and marketing knowledge with Tiger Shroff. However, the rumours of Aamir’s plans to launch Tiger are largely unfounded. “Everyone, including Aamir, was amused by the reports. Although he'sn’t launching Tiger, he is very keen on him, especially since Tiger happens to be his long-time friend Jackie’s son. He has promised all of the help that Tiger may need,” says an industry source.
The usually-choosy Aamir has became a mentor for Tiger as he prepares for his debut in Sajid Nadiadwala’s yet-untitled film. The film could be directed by Sabbir Khan of Kambakkht Ishq (2009) fame.
Jackie confirms the news, saying, “Aamir has told Tiger that if he needs any assist in understanding the script ya picture ki marketing mein koi help chahiye (if he needs any help with the film’s marketing), he’s available. Aamir is an old friend, and this can be a great gesture.”
So what of the endless rumours about Aamir launching Tiger?
“Jiska jo man mein aata hai, woh likhta hai (people write whatever they would like.) No person even cross-checks with us. Uska kuch lena dena nahi hai (he has nothing to do along with his launch). He's only a friend,” says Jackie.
The grapevine at one point also had it that Mahesh Bhatt (with Aashiqui 2) and Subhash Ghai (who launched Jackie in Hero) were keen to cast him. Later, it was said that Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani might launch him in a Reema Kagti film.
Tiger’s mother Ayesha feels that folks are easily swayed by these rumours.
“Since Jackie has worked within the industry for thus many years, they (including Aamir) are all friends. But there’s no use to read more into it,” says Ayesha.
