Aamir Khan called me mad over controversial scene in Dil, says filmmaker Indra Kumar

Director Indra Kumar recently recalled that Aamir Khan had expressed his discomfort regarding a controversial scene in the film Dil. The film starred Aamir and Madhuri Dixit.

In Short

• Indra Kumar recalls working with Aamir Khan in Dil
• Aamir doubted a controversial scene in the 1990 film
• Dil became a hit with Aamir and Madhuri Dixit

Bollywood filmmaker Indra Kumar, renowned for his work on the Masti and Dhamaal series, recently shared insights about his experience working with Aamir Khan in an interview. The director, who made his Bollywood debut with Aamir in the 1990 film Dil, also starring Madhuri Dixit, recalled that the actor had reservations about a controversial scene in the movie.

Aamir Khan and Indra Kumar first collaborated for the film Mann. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Indra Kumar stated that there were several instances where Aamir Khan's instincts proved incorrect.

Citing the example of a scene in Dil, which the actor initially doubted but ultimately proved successful in the film, Indra said, "There was a scene in Dil which Aamir has spoken about in his interviews; the one where he breaks a stick and gets married. Aamir wasn’t convinced. He said, ‘Indu tu paagal hogaya hai, stool tod ke koi shaadi karta hai (Indu, you’ve lost your mind. Who gets married after breaking a stool)?’"

He added, "This was the only time that we had a disagreement. From 9 am to 1 pm, we kept discussing the scene. I told Aamir that I was ready to bet my life and that the audience would applaud at the scene. And I was right. I thought Mann would work, but I was wrong. That’s how it is."

The movie Dil, released in 1990, was a significant hit and starred Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. It is remembered for its music and storyline.