Actor Dalip Tahil, who portrayed Mr. Bijlani, a cunning and cunning Sindhi businessman, in the movie Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, thanks director Mahesh Bhatt and star Aamir Khan for including him in the project and allowing him creative freedom while portraying a villainous role.
As the movie marks its 30th anniversary of release, the 70-year-old actor takes a trip down memory lane, considers the film’s lasting influence, and shares some amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Mr. Bijlani’s Role Was Given to Aamir Khan
“One day, Aamir called to see whether I was home, and 30 minutes later, he arrived at my door. He wanted me to play the character because he said it was a very typical Sindhi character, the actor recalls. Tahil acknowledges that he initially doubted his ability to fulfill this position. “In my entire life, I had never had such a significant part. No, I’m confident you’ll be able to do that, Amir responded. Because it is difficult to say no to Aamir, and because of his unwavering confidence in me, I was able to accomplish it, says Tahil.
Mahesh Bhatt Proved to Be a Guide
Hum hain rahi pyar ke, “He always said, “Just do it and don’t think about anything else, I’ll take care,”” Tahil said of working with Bhatt. Because there is so much freedom, I adore how he works. The camera speed is adjusted as he instructs you to move naturally.
What Makes Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Memorable?
Tahil thinks the film is timeless since every character—including Aamir, Juhi, and all the kids—was very convincingly portrayed. “Was the most well-known family movie at the time. Its family-friendly atmosphere, comedic elements, and fantastic star cast will live in infamy. It was the ideal mixture. But it always brings back memories when a fan yells out my character’s name,” he explains.
Aamir Turns Into Reel Real Prank
The actor remembers how Aamir pulled a prank on the sets during a sequence where kids were required to toss eggs at Tahil’s character in the movie. The eggs were meant to be fake, but Aamir purchased actual eggs that had a few little cracks. The incident made everyone chuckle and added to the shot’s authenticity and naturalness,” he said.
Tahil Didn’t Know That Kunal Khemu Was One of Those Kids
“When Kunal Khemu was younger, he used to enjoy himself to the most on the sets. He finally admitted to me that we had made a movie together after many years. I couldn’t recall. I began to consider. The actor continues, “And then he revealed to me that he was one of the movie’s kid actors.
The Engagement Scene Actually Happened With Mahesh Bhatt.
After the engagement did not materialize, Tahil says, “China lo inki plates, nikal do inko,” in a scene from the movie. Mahesh Bhatt made the suggestion since it was based on a true story he had. He was at a business party where the host had ordered everyone to forgo food and drink in exchange for leaving the gathering. Throughout the course of the movie, Mahesh Bhatt had a lot of ideas, and many of them contained explicit humor,” he said.