Why is Aamir Khan channelling Captain Hook in this picture?

Superstar Aamir Khan’s pictures -- from what is being rumoured to be his next film, Secret Superstar-- are circulating on the internet and they are... pretty weird.

Updated on: Sep 10, 2016, 15:10:16 IST

Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi

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He may have donned some really whacky looks in the past for his films but few come close to this one. Aamir Khan’s pictures -- from what is being rumoured to be his next film, Secret Superstar-- are circulating on the internet and they are... pretty weird.

One of Aamir’s many fan pages on Twitter posted these pictures on Friday and they soon went viral. (Twitter)

Aamir seems to have taken inspiration from Peter Pan villain Captain Hook and steampunk for the look. Don’t agree? Check them out:

Captain Hook is the villain from popular children’s book Peter Pan. Steampunk is a sci-fi genre that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology. The bottom right picture is Johnny Depp from Sleepy Hollow.

One of Aamir’s many fan pages on Twitter posted these pictures on Friday and they soon went viral.

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The page claims this is his look from his next film Secret Superstar. In the film, Aamir is said to be playing a music director who mentors a young singer. The film is his manager Advait Chandan’s first directorial project.

However, HT could not confirm whether this look or these photos really have any connection with Secret Superstar.

Aamir is currently busy with his next big film, Dangal (December 2016) and also announced on his Twitter page on September 6 that he will star in Thugs of Hindostan with Amitabh Bachchan.

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Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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