Dhaka, June 11 -- Bollywood star Aamir Khan is preparing for the release of his new film "Sitaare Zameen Par", which will hit cinemas on June 20.

The trailer has drawn attention for a scene in which Aamir's on-screen mother calls him a "tingu", referencing his short height.

In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, Aamir opened up about his insecurities early in his career, admitting he was once nervous about his stature.

"At the beginning of my career, I was very afraid. Amit ji was number one, and he was over six feet tall. Vinod ji, Shatrughan Sinha-all were very tall. So I was nervous, thinking choti height ke actor ki kuch daal galegi ki nahi galegi (whether a short actor like me would even stand a chance). I was very concerned a...