India, March 9 -- On the occasion of star Aamir Khan's 60th birthday on March 14, PVR INOX announced Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar, a special film festival commemorating the actor's contribution to Indian cinema. The trailer launch of the film festival was attended by lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar. At the trailer launch, Aamir shared that Javed Akhtar initially told him not to do some of his most celebrated films, like Lagaan and Rang De Basanti. (Also read: Special film festival celebrating Aamir Khan's legacy on 60th birthday announced)

At the trailer launch, Aamir talked about his association with Javed and said, "Javeed saab told me not to do Lagaan. He said, 'Ye kya kar rahe ho? There is everything wrong with the film. Hero...