Aamir Khan Meets Odia Actor Manoj Mishra, Promises Support for Odia Cinema

Promise Made at Goa Film Festival Fulfilled

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan kept his promise made during the Goa Film Festival by meeting Odia actor Manoj Mishra. The actor invited Manoj for a personal interaction, during which they discussed the growth and future of Odia cinema. Although the meeting was initially scheduled for a short duration, the conversation continued for nearly 1 hour and 45 minutes, reflecting Aamir’s deep interest in the subject.

Extensive Discussion on Odia Cinema and Theatre Challenges

During their interaction, the two actors exchanged views on the current condition of Odia cinema and the challenges faced by theatre infrastructures across India. Manoj expressed gratitude for Aamir’s valuable time and shared his reflections through a social media video, stating that Aamir deeply understood his vision for films made in Odisha.

Manoj Mishra Shares Emotional Note After the Meeting

In his message, Manoj wrote that although Aamir had initially allotted only ten minutes, the discussion extended to nearly two hours. He said he felt humbled that an actor of Aamir’s stature appreciated his passion and grasped the vision behind Odisha-centric films. Manoj also added that despite being a massive star, Aamir’s love for the art and dedication to cinema was evident throughout their discussion.

Odia Cinema Promotion Assured by Aamir Khan

During the meeting, Manoj screened the teaser of his upcoming film “Mind Game”, which Aamir reportedly liked. Aamir appreciated Manoj’s efforts to take cinema to rural audiences and acknowledged that theatre-related issues are a challenge across India. He further assured that he would promote good Odia films and expressed his genuine interest in the advancement of the Odia film industry.

A Positive Beginning for Odia Film Industry

Describing the meeting as just the beginning, Manoj said that Aamir wants to see regional cinema—especially Odia films—grow and reach wider audiences. He ended his note with optimism, calling it the start of a new journey for Odia cinema.