Aamir Khan & Family Tackle Mumbai Marathon Amid Growing AQI Concerns 

Aamir Khan joins his family at the Mumbai Marathon, addressing the city’s pollution crisis.

Aamir Khan & Family Tackle

Can a city’s spirit outrun its smog? This was the silent question hanging over the Tata Mumbai Marathon as Aamir Khan and his family navigated the crowded streets of South Mumbai.

While the marathon is usually a showcase of physical endurance, this year’s event became a platform for one of India’s most private families to address a public crisis: the city’s plummeting air quality.

The Family Run 

Aamir Khan rarely makes “casual” appearances, but at the behest of his daughter, Ira, the actor joined a rare gathering of the entire Khan-Rao clan.

Flanked by Kiran Rao and his sons Junaid and Azad, Aamir noted that his motivation came from watching the “excitement” in the senior citizen and disability categories. “It’s an amazing spirit Mumbai has,” he remarked, signaling a desire to make the run an annual tradition.

The “Kya Kare?” Reality Check 

The interaction took a sharp turn when the media questioned the actor on Mumbai’s deteriorating AQI (Air Quality Index). Aamir’s response was characteristically blunt: “Haan abhi kya kare?”

(Yes, what can we do now?). While some might see this as resignation, it reflects the frustration of millions of citizens.

Key Takeaways from the Family’s Civic Stance:

• Collective Voice: Kiran Rao pushed for a more proactive approach, urging citizens to “raise our voices” and understand the root causes of pollution rather than just complaining.
• Individual Contribution: Aamir echoed this, suggesting that while the problem is systemic, citizens must “contribute in a positive way” to the city’s ecosystem.
• The “Ira Factor”: The shift in Aamir’s public participation is largely driven by his children, marking a transition from Aamir the “Movie Star” to Aamir the “Family Man.”

The Professional Horizon 

On the work front, Aamir is currently navigating a period of experimentation.

His recent production, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, saw him in a cameo role, and while the box office response was modest, it signaled his willingness to back off-beat, comedy-driven content.

However, the real excitement lies in his upcoming slate. He is heavily backing his son Junaid’s film Ek Din, featuring Sai Pallavi, which has already sparked significant digital buzz.

Perhaps most significantly, the industry is waiting with bated breath for an official confirmation of his role as Dadasaheb Phalke in a biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani—a project that could potentially redefine Aamir’s acting legacy.

Perspective on Pollution 

The “Haan abhi kya kare?” response has sparked debate, but it highlights a crucial truth: the era of the “Star” solving all problems is over.

By pointing back to the citizens and the systemic nature of the problem, the Khan-Rao duo is effectively saying that the marathon for a cleaner Mumbai is one that no single person can win alone.