I can’t like switch off like Kiran: Aamir Khan

After spending several sleepless nights over the past few months — awaiting the release of her directorial debut that also stars hubby and Bollywood star Aamir Khan, apart from a host of newcomers — one would expect Kiran Rao and Aamir to finally take it easy.  And basking in the sweet appreciation coming her way, Kiran does admit that she’ll be “switching off completely” for a few days now. But not Aamir.

“I don’t know why, but I can never do that. I’m very restless! I really can’t sit without my mind working on the next thing already. The urge to catch the train of thoughts keeps me racing,” says the actor.

But he does reveal that wife Kiran’s presence in his life has helped him reign them better. Restless he may be, but the couple’s glad that they can finally catch up on their sleep! “Forget sleeping together, we hadn’t been able to sleep at all the past few months,” Aamir jokes.

“Yes, it’s finally good to catch up on that,” adds Kiran. Apart from the film, what was keeping the couple busy were the preparations for the wedding in the family — Imran Khan’s with Avantika.

“It was very hectic, but also fun!” they say in unison. The chemistry between the two is undeniable. Point that out and Aamir says, “If she would have agreed to play the role (that eventually was done by Kriti Malhotra), I would have added the clause that there will be a romantic angle between the two,” jokes Aamir, even as Kiran reaches out to pinch his cheeks in a rare display of affection, making him blush, but not out of embarrassment.

On a serious note he adds, “I don’t think there could’ve been a better director for this film. She’s got a strong grip on her story-telling skills, that’s a rarity here.” Aamir’s now already on to his next project and Kiran says that she will start working on her next very soon. “I’m not yet sure what it will be as of now,” she says.

However what she’s very clear is the fact that she will not work for any other banner, but her own. “I don’t see the need to go anywhere else or direct for some other production house,” she says. “Aamir — as a producer — has pampered me silly. He’s a dream on screen and off it. I don’t think I’d want to settle for anything else but this,” she smiles at him.