Appreciating good work

Positive outlook

Director Kabir Khan says he looks up to superstar Aamir Khan for his body of work in Bollywood and appreciates his views on various contemporary issues.

“He (Aamir) is somebody I look up to...he is one of the finest and biggest actors our country has ever seen,” Kabir told reporters here at an event. “He talks about various issues and does films on them. I respect him and his views. He is a very dedicated actor. There is a lot to look up to him,” the ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ director said.

The two Bollywood personalties have never worked with each other but last year when Aamir got embroiled in the “intolerance” controversy, Kabir came out in his support.

Kabir was speaking at actor Arshad Warsi’s wife Maria Goretti’s book launch. The ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ helmer revealed he is a big foodie but not a great cook. “While we were shooting for ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ I remember food used to come from Salman’s house everyday. At least 8 to 10 dishes that too for 40 people!”

“Salma aunty (Salman’s mother) cooks amazing food. When we shoot in Mumbai or around Mumbai the food comes from Salman’s house,” he added. Arshad is happy his wife Maria, who is a great cook, has finally come up with her own book. “Maria has worked very hard for it (book). She is very dedicated, authentic and realistic person and made sure everything was proper right from the recipes to the colour of the dishes in the book.”