The Obsession Behind The Cinema | Aamir Khan, Ram Sampath, Meghna Mishra | Suren | On Set Off Script
In this candid conversation, host Suren Sundaram sits down with Aamir Khan, Ram Sampath, and Meghna Mishra and to unpack what really goes into making meaningful cinema.From the obsession with perfection to the emotional toll of filmmaking, Aamir opens up about why he chooses stories that “feel right” rather than what makes commercial sense. Ram Sampath shares behind-the-scenes insights into music, collaboration, and why the industry needs more voices, not just a few superstars.
The episode also gets into:
• The truth about burnout in creative fields
• Why Arijit Singh stepping back sparked a bigger conversation
• The process of making and fixing films after feedback
• Aamir’s relationship with failure, success, and storytelling
• Working with his son and navigating personal vs professional boundaries
Towards the end, Meghna Mishra joins the conversation, adding her perspective as a powerful new voice in the industry.
This is not just a film conversation, it’s about passion, process, and what it really takes to create something that lasts.
Chapters:
00:00 Highlights of the podcast episode
01:18 Perfection vs Obsession - Aamir Khan’s Process
03:00 Working with Ram Sampath
06:00 Aamir Doesn’t Repeat Directors?
08:10 Heart vs Mind: Choosing Films
10:30 Taking Risks: Lagaan & Unconventional Stories
15:00 Junaid Khan, Auditions & Nepotism Reality
18:45 Fatherhood, Regret & Lost Time
21:30 Arijit Singh & The “Ek Din” Story
26:30 Burnout in Music & Films
33:00 Failure, Rejection & Emotional Impact
36:00 Fixing Films: First Cut vs Final Cut
41:10 Why Artists Can’t Leave Cinema
48:20 Meghna Mishra Joins: Voice, Process & Journey
57:20 Making “Ek Din”: Emotion, Meaning & Brief
01:04:50 Fun Segment + Final Thoughts
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