Sunday, 18 January 2026

Why Aamir said yes to Dev Anand’s Awwal Number without script

Today, Aamir Khan is known as Bollywood’s ultimate perfectionist—an actor who refuses to associate with a film unless he is fully convinced by its script. Over the years, this approach has seen him walk away from several high-profile projects. But early in his career, Aamir once made a rare exception—and that too without even asking for the story.

Today, Aamir Khan is known as Bollywood’s ultimate perfectionist—an actor who refuses to associate with a film unless he is fully convinced by its script. Over the years, this approach has seen him walk away from several high-profile projects. But early in his career, Aamir once made a rare exception—and that too without even asking for the story. https://ift.tt/vl3yM2s January 17, 2026 at 10:48PM TOI Entertainment Desk