On Sunday, January 18, 2026, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was spotted at the Tata Mumbai Marathon, where he participated in the event alongside his family. While the morning was celebratory, the conversation quickly turned to the city’s deteriorating air quality.
The AQI Concern: “Abhi Kya Kare?”
Despite a dense fog enveloping the city earlier in the morning, Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the “Poor” category (144) by the afternoon, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
- Aamir’s Reaction: When asked about the hazy weather and rising pollution, a visibly resigned Aamir responded, “Haan abhi kya kare?” (Yes, what can we do now?), acknowledging the helplessness felt by many Mumbaikars.
- Kiran Rao’s Call to Action: His ex-wife and filmmaker, Kiran Rao, took a more proactive stance, urging citizens to “raise our voices” and “get involved” to understand the root causes of the pollution crisis.
Family at the Marathon
The Khan family made a rare joint appearance at the event.
- The Participants: Aamir was joined by Kiran Rao, and his children Junaid Khan, Ira Khan, and Azad Rao Khan.
- Daughter’s Influence: Aamir revealed that it was his daughter, Ira, who “forced” him to participate this year. He praised the “amazing spirit” of Mumbai, particularly highlighting the excitement he witnessed during the races for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
- Local Train Sighting: Fans were surprised to see Junaid and Ira traveling to the venue via the Mumbai Local Train early in the morning to beat the marathon traffic.
Aamir’s 2026 Film Slate
The actor is currently balancing several high-profile production and acting roles:
- Happy Patel: His production venture (and cameo appearance) starring Vir Das released on Jan 16. While it has been praised for its humor, it is currently seeing a steady but “lukewarm” response at the box office.
- Ek Din: The teaser for this romantic drama starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi was released last week. The film is officially scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic: Reports suggest Aamir and Rajkumar Hirani are finalizing the script for this magnum opus, with filming now locked to begin in late March 2026.
- Mahabharat: Aamir confirmed that work on his dream franchise will begin in August 2025, utilizing a “Lord of the Rings-style” multi-part series format.