After I graduated from the film school, I worked in Los Angeles as a camera operator. The company I worked in was making a television show. But after two episodes, the show was rejected by the channel, and that was end of it. So I returned to India.

What did you do next?

I started meeting people. I had written some sample themes, so I met some creative heads at television channels. They used my scripts without paying me, or giving me credit. I got very angry and frustrated about that.

But you are Aamir Khan's nephew. Didn't that help?

No. Nobody knew I existed. The fact that I exist came as a shock to the people in the film industry. I didn't tell people.

What is Jaane Tu about?

It's about how young love turns into real love. It's a romantic comedy. When you're in college, you have a certain idea of love. As you grow older and get mature, that idea changes.

Does Jaane Tu have the same kind of love that you share with your girlfriend, Avantika?

No. When I started seeing Avantika, I was older. So our relationship is quite different. When Jaane Tu starts, we're 16-17 years old.

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