Aamir Khan revealed recently that he has quit smoking after taking a pledge before the release of his son Junaid’s debut theatrical release, Loveyapa. Aamir admitted that he likes smoking tobacco but advised everyone not to do it, as it is bad for health.

He was speaking at the trailer launch of the film on Friday. “I have given up smoking. Smoking is something I love very much and it’s something I enjoy. Kya bolun, sach baat hai yeh, jhooth toh bol nahi sakta. Itne saalo se main cigarette pee raha that, ab pipe peeta hu (What can I say, it’s the truth, I can’t lie. I have been smoking cigarettes for years, now I smoke a pipe). Tobacco is something I enjoy. It’s not good for health. Kisi ko nahi karna chahiye (No one should do it).”

He added, “I am very happy to say that I have quit this bad habit. And whoever is watching or listening, I want to tell them too to please quit it. It’s not a good habit. I felt I wanted to quit, my son’s career is starting too. I made a pledge in my heart. I am quitting, whether it (Loveyapa) works or not, I am doing this independent of that.”

Loveyapa also stars Khushi Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana and Kiku Sharda in pivotal roles. It has been directed by Advait Chandan and is set to be released in theatres on February 7.