Aamir Khan Proposes Historic India-China Film Collaboration at WAVES 2025 Summit

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has set the stage for a potential cinematic bridge between India and China during his keynote address at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025). The actor, whose movies such as Dangal and 3 Idiots had blockbuster releases in China, disclosed that initial talks are in progress for the unprecedented co-production between both Asian entertainment giants.

Cultural Synergy Over Commerce

Khan highlighted that the collaboration would be guided by cultural sensitivity rather than commercial interests. “When I saw Chinese audiences respond to Dangal, their laughter and tears were identical to Indian audiences’. This is a rare and precious emotional connection,” he said. The project will seek to marry India’s narrative traditions with China’s technical skill in mass-scale productions.

Industry Reactions

The proposal has received mixed reactions:

• Prasad Shetty, China-based producer: “There’s hidden potential. Movies like PK touched Chinese audiences due to their universal appeal.”
• Stanley Tong, Hong Kong director: Reminded of incorporating Indian martial arts into his Jackie Chan-starrer The Myth (2005) and showed interest in co-direction.

Geopolitical Background

The announcement comes during a period of heightened India-China tensions, which makes one wonder about the project’s feasibility. Khan, though, emphasized cinema’s contribution to soft diplomacy: “Art transcends borders. This could be a new beginning.”

Next Steps

No schedule was revealed, but Khan confirmed that writers from both countries are in talks regarding scripts. The project would feature a bilingual cast and simultaneous release in key markets.

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