Aamir Khan Gets the Screen Icon Crown at Singapore Film Fest

Singapore International Film Festival just made it official: Aamir Khan is a screen icon. The 37th edition of SGIFF is rolling out the red carpet for the Indian actor, director and producer with a Screen Icon Award — a real recognition of someone who's moved the needle across film, not just followed the trend.

Part of the honor includes a special presentation screening of "Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India" to mark its 25th anniversary, with director Ashutosh Gowariker on hand. That movie was the moment for Khan internationally — the kind of film that made people outside India pay attention to what was happening in Bollywood. Bringing it back at a major festival isn't just nostalgia; it's a reminder that some work doesn't age.

The festival itself opens with "The Assassin(s)," a South Korean thriller from director Hur Jin-ho. It's the kind of programming move that shows SGIFF still knows how to balance honoring legacy with pushing what's new. Khan's getting his flowers, but the fest keeps it moving with fresh work.

Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-singapore-film-festival-hur-jin-ho-the-assassins-1236873907/