By: Shaheen Parkar

Though 3 Idiots is not his home production, Aamir Khan has begun taking a keen interest in the project. Mr Perfectionist has been holding private screenings of the film for groups of people close to him to get honest feedback and accordingly, seek modifications.

Says a source, "He has been holding screenings for his family members, friends as well as some film folk. After the screening, he goes up to each guest to provide a candid view of the film. He asks them what they like and do not and why."

Out at Christmas
An adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's book Five Point Someone, 3 Idiots is produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The movie has Kareena Kapoor as Aamir's co-star. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi also feature in the film. It is slated for a Christmas release.

The actor had followed a similar procedure for his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par and then accordingly edited the film.

Adds the source, "Aamir keenly values these feedbacks. He makes notes and then discusses it with the director. By gauging the select audience reactions at the outset, he knows what exactly will go down with the audience."

Mr Perfectionist is known to involve himself totally in every project he does, irrespective who the producer and director is. His observations and comments are valued as it is for the betterment of the project. Even during Ghajini, he had involved himself completely.

Aamir Khan remained unavailable for comment.