Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Aamir Khan's Early Career: Accepting a Film Without Script
Aamir Khan, known for being very careful about his film projects, once accepted a role without reading the script or talking about money.
This was for a 1990 film called Awwal Number, directed by Dev Anand.
Aamir's father told him to respect Dev Anand's reputation and just say yes.
Dev Anand was also known for being professional and generous, ensuring everyone was paid on time, even if the film didn't do well.
Another interesting story involves the famous composer SD Burman, who strongly objected to the story of Dev Anand's film Hare Rama Hare Krishna and advised against making it.
Despite this, Dev Anand went ahead with the film, using music by RD Burman instead.
Aamir Khan accepted the film Awwal Number without reading the script or discussing money, following his father's advice to respect Dev Anand's stature.
Dev Anand was known for his professionalism and generosity, ensuring timely payments to his team, even for unsuccessful films.
SD Burman strongly objected to the story of Hare Rama Hare Krishna and advised against making it, but Dev Anand proceeded with the film using RD Burman's music.
Birbal, a comedian, received his dues for the film Lootmaar despite its poor performance, showcasing Dev Anand's commitment to fair payments.
Mohan Churiwala, a close friend of Dev Anand, shared these anecdotes, highlighting Dev Anand's influence and Aamir Khan's early career decisions.
- Who
- Aamir Khan, Dev Anand, Mohan Churiwala, SD Burman, Birbal
- What
- Aamir Khan accepted a film role without reading the script or discussing money, as advised by his father regarding Dev Anand's stature.
- When
- The film Awwal Number was released in 1990.
- Where
- The events took place in the Hindi film industry.
- Why
- Aamir Khan's father advised him to respect Dev Anand's stature and not question the script or payment details.
- Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Film
- Awwal Number
- Director
- Dev Anand
- Year
- 1990
- Key Figure
- Mohan Churiwala (Dev Anand's friend)
- Notable Composer
- SD Burman
- Notable Comedian
- Birbal