Actor Imran Khan's Career Story and Legal Notice Case
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Imran Khan, a well-known Bollywood actor, is known for using his mother's surname instead of his father's.
He appeared in several hit films early in his career, which made him popular in India.
After some years, however, he faced a period of obscurity, when he had fewer film offers and less attention from fans.
During this time, he also struggled with depression, a serious condition involving ongoing sadness.
He is now reportedly trying to make a comeback to acting after this difficult period.
Separately, a legal matter involving Imran Khan has drawn attention. He received a notice asking him to leave the country, sometimes referred to using the phrase 'Bharat Chhodo' (Quit India).
The case is being heard in the Bombay High Court, with a hearing scheduled for 26 October.
Lawyers in the case have reportedly referred to a two-year period, though full details were not given.
Meanwhile, actor Aamir Khan, who is Imran Khan's uncle, visited the home of politician Raj Thackeray. This meeting has become a topic of public discussion.
It is not confirmed whether the meeting was directly connected to Imran Khan's legal case, but the timing has led to speculation among fans and media.
Vocabulary10 words
- Bollywood
- the Hindi film industry in India
- hit
- very successful; liked by many people
- obscurity
- a period when someone is not well known or noticed
- depression
- a serious, long-lasting feeling of sadness
- comeback
- a return to a job or activity after stopping for a while
- Bombay High Court
- a major court located in Mumbai
- hearing
- a meeting in court where a case is discussed
- notice
- an official written message with instructions
- Raj Thackeray
- a well-known Indian political leader
- speculation
- guessing about something without full facts
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1. He faced obscurity and depression 2. A notice asking Imran Khan to leave the country 3. Raj Thackeray
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Imran Khan, a well-known _____ actor, is known for using his mother's _____ instead of his father's.
He appeared in several _____ films early in his career, which made him popular in India.
After some years, however, he faced a period of _____, when he had fewer film offers.
During this time, he also struggled with _____, a serious condition involving ongoing sadness.
He is now reportedly trying to make a _____ to acting.
He received a _____ asking him to leave the country.
The case is being heard in the _____, with a hearing scheduled for 26 October.
Actor Aamir Khan, who is Imran Khan's uncle, visited the home of politician _____.
This meeting has become a topic of public _____ among fans and media.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think some actors use their mother's surname instead of their father's?
- How might a period of obscurity affect an actor's mental health?
- Why do legal notices against public figures often attract media attention?
- What could explain the public interest in Aamir Khan's visit to Raj Thackeray?
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