Aamir Khan Slept Eight Hours During Script Reading, Farhan Akhtar Recalls at Dil Chahta Hai Reunion
During a Dil Chahta Hai reunion held on August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar recounted a humorous incident involving lead actor Aamir Khan during the film’s pre-production stage. The gathering brought together members of the cast and creative team to mark the milestone of the film.
What Happened
According to Farhan Akhtar, Aamir Khan had initially listened to the script before leaving to shoot for the movie Lagaan. After a demanding six-month shooting schedule, Aamir returned to Mumbai and requested a second narration to re-familiarize himself with the material. Following his arrival, he went home to shower and immediately headed to Farhan Akhtar’s residence.
The team completed narrating the first half of the script at around 11:30 in the morning. Exhausted from his previous filming schedule, Aamir asked for a 15-minute power nap, requesting to be woken up with a cup of tea before listening to the second half. Farhan provided him with a pillow, bedsheet, and blanket. Despite attempts by the team to wake him, Aamir did not wake up until 8:00 in the evening, sleeping for over eight hours. When he finally came downstairs where the hosts were having tea and beer, he asked how long he had slept. Responding to the memory during the reunion, Aamir acknowledged the incident, stating that he is a heavy sleeper.
Key Highlights
- The Dil Chahta Hai reunion took place on August 28 at a Mumbai hotel, organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva.
- Attendees included Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa.
- Farhan Akhtar narrated the script to Aamir Khan after the actor returned from a grueling six-month schedule for Lagaan.
- Aamir requested a 15-minute power nap at 11:30 AM after hearing the first half, but woke up at 8:00 PM.
- Aamir also revealed at the event that the initial script for Dil Chahta Hai was written entirely in English.
Why This Matters
The anecdote provides behind-the-scenes insight into the demanding schedules of Hindi cinema actors during the production eras of Lagaan and Dil Chahta Hai. It also reflects the collaborative and personal working environment between Farhan Akhtar and Aamir Khan during the script reading phase of the celebrated project.
What to Watch Next
Further interactions, retrospectives, or materials emerging from the 25-year milestone celebration organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva may offer additional production insights from the cast and crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did the Dil Chahta Hai reunion take place?
The reunion was organized on August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva.
Why did Aamir Khan need a power nap during the narration?
Farhan Akhtar shared that Aamir Khan had recently returned from an exhausting six-month shooting schedule for the film Lagaan and had traveled directly to the narration after a quick stop at home.
How long did Aamir Khan end up sleeping?
Although Aamir Khan asked to be awakened after 15 minutes at around 11:30 AM, he slept through attempts to wake him and got up at 8:00 PM.
Source: Bollywood Hungama report on the Dil Chahta Hai reunion event.