, the director of 90`s popular films `Qayamat se Qayamat Tak` and `Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar` has a unique take on the city of dreams- Bombay, and his unpopular opinion allowed him to pursue cheese farming in Coonoor away from the glitz and glamour of Bollywood.
The acclaimed director in a conversation with India Now and How YouTube channel says that he was sure about not living in Mumbai. It was a predetermined plan, even when he was in the US in 1978 he knew that he did not want to live in Mumbai. The filmmaker explained that most people don`t understand his conscious decision to leave Mumbai because they see and know him only as a filmmaker and not beyond that. The only thing he was not sure about was when he would be able to run away from the city.
Mansoor Khan`s advice to youngsters
Mansoor further says that many young people visit his farm and ask him how he made cheese farming possible in a place like Coonoor, which lacks adequate medical facilities. He also mentions that not everyone needs to leave Mumbai and move to a place like Coonoor; it was simply his personal choice because he did not want to stay in the city. He considers himself fortunate to live in a heaven-like place, although even an open field would have been sufficient for him.
The filmmaker reveals that he does not enjoy discussing films and prefers working on non-fictional and real stories. He also added that leaving films was not difficult for him, but it was a life-altering challenge for his wife, Tina, who had recently ventured into the baking business. With a little convincing here and there, he suggested that she consider doing something different, as making cakes was already a common practice. However, Khan did not want to impose his will on her and wanted her to be truly happy.
Mansoor Khasn`s upcoming projects in Bollywood
However, Mansoor has been making to and fro trips from Coonoor to Mumbai for work. He went to work on Imran Khan`s debut film `Jaane Tu Yaa Jaane Na` and is currently working on Aamir Khan`s son . Mansoor`s daughter, Zayn Marie, is also an actor. Mansoor opened up about his life post success in films on the YouTube channel, `India Now and How`.
