Aamir Khan, who is currently shooting his forthcoming movie Peekay here, is fascinated by Delhi’s amazing history and diverse culture. By Karan Bhardwaj
Visitors at the Dilli Haat, INA got a pleasant surprise on World Tourism Day as Aamir Khan spent nearly half his day in the complex of popular cultural centre. He was shooting for his forthcoming film Peekay and also met them at a programme organised by the Delhi Tourism department. Before a formal session, the actor was seen shooting a special sequence with the characters of Indian deities. In the shot, he also distributed some posters written “missing” over them. “The crew is in the city for over a month and has shot at various iconic centres like purani Dilli, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb etc. They are going to stay for some more time,” a crew member told us.
In his address to the public gathering, he showered praises on Delhi. “I also happen to be the ambassador of tourism. Everyone in the world wants to visit this city for at least once. Delhi is an ultimate tourist destination. It attracts lots of global guests every year,” he said. Aamir was accompanied by Peekay’s director Rajkumar Hirani, who said, “I have been to Delhi before also but this time, it has completely mesmerised me. I have spent over a month here and explored many unknown facets of this place.”