Aamir Khan turned 49 on March 14.
Mumbai:
Superstar Aamir Khan, who iscurrently busy with his TV show Satyamev Jayate says thathis monetary earnings from the programme are less but he isenriched by the experience of meeting different people.
There were reports that Aamir was not charging anythingfor the show but the actor said, "I do take money for theshow. I think I should take money for the work I do. I usedto earn more money through ads but I don't do much ads now. IfI look at it financially and commercially, then I am earningLess. But my earning is more in another way, like meetingpeople from various walks of life, touching their lives. Ifeel enriched," Aamir told reporters.
Satyamev Jayate has been one of the most influentialtelevision shows in the recent times. The first season sawAamir raising some sensitive topics like female foeticide,child sexual abuse, medical malpractice, dowry system, lovemarriages and honour killings among others.
In the second season, which kicked off on March 2, issueslike rape and police reforms were raised.
The actor, however, did not elaborate on the subjects,which would be highlighted in the upcoming episodes.
On ensuing polls, he said, "I will come forward for anIssue, but I will not campaign or support any party orperson. I know people in politics. I don't want to influenceanyone. I think youngsters should vote. Think and vote."
In the past, Aamir did support social activist AnnaHazare when he was fighting for corruption.
On AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aamir said, "It is anew party let's see what kind of work they do. I don't want tocomment on them right now."
His good friend Salman Khan too would be seen in a socialshow Mission Sapne, where the celebrity would be leading thelife of a common man for a day and give the earnings to them(common people).
"I am very happy Salman is doing this kind of a show. Iwish more people from industry come and support it (socialissues)," Aamir said.
There were reports that Aamir was not charging anythingfor the show but the actor said, "I do take money for theshow. I think I should take money for the work I do. I usedto earn more money through ads but I don't do much ads now. IfI look at it financially and commercially, then I am earningLess. But my earning is more in another way, like meetingpeople from various walks of life, touching their lives. Ifeel enriched," Aamir told reporters.
Satyamev Jayate has been one of the most influentialtelevision shows in the recent times. The first season sawAamir raising some sensitive topics like female foeticide,child sexual abuse, medical malpractice, dowry system, lovemarriages and honour killings among others.
In the second season, which kicked off on March 2, issueslike rape and police reforms were raised.
The actor, however, did not elaborate on the subjects,which would be highlighted in the upcoming episodes.
On ensuing polls, he said, "I will come forward for anIssue, but I will not campaign or support any party orperson. I know people in politics. I don't want to influenceanyone. I think youngsters should vote. Think and vote."
In the past, Aamir did support social activist AnnaHazare when he was fighting for corruption.
On AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aamir said, "It is anew party let's see what kind of work they do. I don't want tocomment on them right now."
His good friend Salman Khan too would be seen in a socialshow Mission Sapne, where the celebrity would be leading thelife of a common man for a day and give the earnings to them(common people).
"I am very happy Salman is doing this kind of a show. Iwish more people from industry come and support it (socialissues)," Aamir said.
