The upcoming Indian epic Thugs of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif, will open across the Chinese mainland on Dec 28. [Photo provided to China Daily]

"I believe that if somebody protests against me, it's a good thing. I want to know why the people are not believing in me," Khan says.

He says he feels lucky as many Indians like the show, but he adds "there are a few people who don't want things to be changed because they benefit from things remaining the same way".

Having visited China many times in recent years, Khan says he expects to cooperate with Chinese filmmakers, actors and actresses to shoot a Chinese story.

The star even reveals that－should such an opportunity arise－he will spend at least three months preparing, as he would want to memorize the Chinese lines.

With more and more Indian films coming to China－nine imported this year－Khan also says he has contacted China Film Administration, the country's top regulator for the sector, to express his wish to have some Chinese films screened in India.

Kung fu giants, such as Jackie Chan and the late Bruce Lee, have been the best known Chinese film stars in India for a long time. Now, Khan wants Indians to know more about Chinese cinema.