When a man known for his intense dedication to film and long periods of public absence chooses to speak, it is worth paying attention, especially when that man is Aamir Khan. And the topic is not cinema, but something far more universally relevant: the pursuit of mental and physical well-being in today’s world.
In a thoughtful exchange with Netflix, seated alongside his daughter Ira, Aamir, now 60, once shared a few deeply considered reflections on health. There was no talk of extreme diets or fitness fads, just honest, grounded wisdom.
It started with sleep.
"Get enough sleep" is probably the least cool health advice you will ever hear, but according to Aamir, it is the very first brick in the foundation of not falling apart. If your mental health is flailing, your emotional fuse is short, and your body feels like it is going to collapse, look no further than your pillow. Or rather, how little time you have spent on it.
Aamir is not just talking about the textbook eight hours. He is talking about tuning into your body and asking it, honestly, “How much do you need?” And then actually giving it that. The logic is simple: if your tank is empty, how far do you expect to drive?
From there, Ira moves into what she calls the "essentials." Think of these as your internal MOT checklist: sleep, food, hydration, and vitamins. It is not rocket science, but when was the last time you actually ticked all four off?
Now, if you imagine a Bollywood star’s fridge brimming with goji berries and imported spring water, Aamir’s next point is refreshingly human. It is not about what is trendy; it is about what is necessary. “What you put inside you is very important,” he said.
Food is fuel. Not a reward. Not a punishment. Just nourishment. Hydration is another box to tick, not just for your skin or digestion, but because your brain kind of needs it to function. And vitamins? They keep things running smoothly, often overlooked until your hair falls out or you are too tired to stand.
Aamir did not stop there, though. Physical activity, he said, matters because movement is medicine. Whether it is a gym session, a walk, or a kitchen dance-off, your body was built to move. Lock it in sedentary mode for too long, and you will feel it—physically, mentally, emotionally.
Finally, he talked about meditation as a tool. Aamir credits it with keeping him sane, calm, and capable, especially when life turns chaotic. Because if there is anything guaranteed in this world, it is chaos.
So what does this all add up to?
You do not need to be a Bollywood actor to take his advice seriously. You just need to care enough to pause, check in, and ask yourself: Have I slept? Have I eaten well? Drunk enough water? Moved my body?
