Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Prahlad Kakkar Chose Aamir Over SRK for Ad
Filmmaker Prahlad Kakar picked Aamir Khan over Shah Rukh Khan for an advertisement early in their careers.
Although Shah Rukh Khan offered a lower fee of Rs 6 lakh because he needed the money, Kakkar chose Aamir.
Aamir's fee was nearly three times higher, around Rs 17 lakh.
Kakkar prioritized Aamir's image as the 'clean boy' for the ad, differentiating him from Shah Rukh, who had a less clean image at the time.
The decision shows the importance of an actor's image, even over cost.
Prahlad Kakkar selected Aamir Khan for an ad.
Aamir Khan's fee was Rs 17 lakh.
Shah Rukh Khan offered to do the ad for Rs 6 lakh.
Kakar prioritized Aamir's image.
Kakkar wanted the 'clean boy' image for the ad.
- Who
- Prahlad Kakar, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan
- What
- Prahlad Kakar chose Aamir Khan for an ad.
- When
- Early in the actors' careers.
- Where
- Ad film industry.
- Why
- Kakar preferred Aamir's clean image.
- Filmmaker
- Prahlad Kakar
- Actors Considered
- Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan
- Aamir Khan's Fee
- Rs 17 lakh
- Shah Rukh Khan's Fee
- Rs 6 lakh
- Reason for Choosing Aamir
- Desired image
Sources
SRK Asked Rs 6 Lakh For Ad, But Prahlad Kakkar Picked Aamir For Rs 17 Lakh: ‘He Needed It For Mannat’
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