Mumbai, Sept. 13 -- Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood's biggest stars known for his blockbuster films and perfectionist image, recently made his South Indian debut in Coolie. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed film starred superstar Rajinikanth. Aamir appeared in a cameo as Dahaa, which was much-hyped before the release. In an earlier interview, Aamir had said he accepted the role only out of respect for Rajinikanth.

Viral Claim: "Did Mistake Doing Coolie"

Now, a newspaper-style clipping has gone viral on social media. It claims Aamir admitted his cameo was a "big mistake."

"I accepted the cameo for Rajini saab. To be honest, I still can't figure out what my character was meant to do," said Aamir. He added, "It felt like I just walked in, said a...