Don't want to be a politician, scared of it: Aamir Khan

September 16, 2018 20:32

He maybe vocal about social issues like water conservation, but superstar Aamir Khan said Sunday he has no plans to join politics.

The 53-year-old Bollywood actor said he is "scared" of the idea and believes he can be a better influence through his films.

"I don't want to be a politician. I am not meant for that. I am a communicator. I am not interested in politics... I am also scared of politics. Who isn't?

"So, I stay away. I am a creative person. Politics is not my thing. I want to entertain people. I feel I will be able to do more as a creative person than as a politician," Aamir said.

-- PTI

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