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"Aamir Khan is celebrating 25 years in the Hindi film industry.  The actor became an overnight star after his performance in the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak which was directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan.   Speaking to PTI, Khan said: &amp;quot;I am happy and surprised to complete 25 years in the industry. When I was new I was not aware where and how my career will head. I was told an actor&amp;#039;s life is of five years as public then gets bored of seeing them.  &amp;quot;I made a lot of mistakes in my career and had unsuccessful films also to my credit. But I have always learnt from my mistakes as that has always pushed me to do better and evolve as an actor and as a person.&amp;quot; Renowned as a perfectionist, the Talaash star said that his decision to work on one film at a time made many doubt the actor&amp;#039;s longevity in the industry.  &amp;quot;My this mantra to do a film has been questioned by many people in the industry. I remember industry people telling me that I would be out of this industry soon due to my one film or less films approach, and that my method was not right.  &amp;quot;People had lashed out at me and my way of working. But I never got deterred and followed what my heart said,&amp;quot; he explained.  &amp;quot;I don&amp;#039;t regret doing any film in my career as the experience has taught me a lot. I also give equal importance and value to my failures and my success. I am never afraid to walk on a path that one rarely walks, I am not afraid to take risks,&amp;quot; he added.      The 48-year-old actor has scored hits with films like Dil, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander , Rangeela, Ghulam, Sarfarosh, Earth, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini and the internationally acclaimed film 3 Idiots.  In 2012, Khan made his  TV debut with the Oprah Winfrey-inspired discussion show Satyameve Jayate. The actor was included in  TIME magazine&amp;#039;s list of the &amp;#039;100 Most Influential People in 2013&amp;#039;, in recognition of his contribution to raising awareness of social issues in India such as female foeticide and child abuse through the popular TV show. The star was instrumental in the passing of a child protection bill by the Indian Parliament to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.  Khan attributed his success to the support he has received over the years from his family and close friends.  &amp;quot;It is quite surprising that I completed so many years in the industry, it seems like I just started yesterday. I want to thank my family, friends, writers, directors, technicians, co-stars and all, and not to forget my fans and God for their never ending love and support.&amp;quot;  Photo Gallery: Aamir Khan&amp;#039;s career in pictures:  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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