I can never compete with Amitabh Bachchan: Aamir Khan

Aamir, who is known as Mr Perfectionist in B-town, does not think he is anywhere close to Big B and holds him in "high esteem".

"I don't feel I am on the same platform as him, I am not even anywhere close. I can't compete with him because I hold him in such high esteem," Aamir, 47, said in a statement.

The 'Talaash' star was in the race for Big CBS Prime's 'India's Prime Icon' title alongwith Bachchan, but has failed to make it to the top three.

Bachchan, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar are currently battling it out as the Top 3 contenders for the title.