Aamir Khan

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

Parochialism is in full play as Kiran and Mr De converse animatedly in Bangla while extolling the virtues of rolls from Kolkata's Nizam's Restaurant. Aamir, who was with his daughter Ira, said he had to rush home to help his son Azaad with his homework, being a single parent now. [Dr Rajesh Parikh](https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/firuza-and-rajesh-parikh-doctors-india-should-be-proud-of/20220930.htm), India's first neuropsychiatrist -- a mutual friend. It's a good note to part on before Kiran once again ... To me, that is the best part. But first -- the feast! Oh, the many and wondrous versions! And he did. He now owns most of it. Friendship and showbiz make strange bedfellows.) My feelings about Bollywood and actors are ... (Friendship is a big word.