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Dalip Tahil Recalls Playing Aamir Khan’s Father at 31 as QSQT Turns 38

Dalip Tahil recalled playing Aamir Khan's father in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak at just 31 years old. He shared how producer Nasir Hussain saw him as Dhanraj Singh despite his young age. Tahil said he didn't mind the age gap because the script was a game changer. The 1988 romantic musical completed 38 years of release on Wednesday.

Key Points: Dalip Tahil on Playing Aamir’s Father at 31 in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

  • Dalip Tahil played Aamir Khan's father in QSQT at age 31
  • Nasir Hussain visualized him as Dhanraj Singh despite his youth
  • Tahil praised the script as a game changer
  • The film completed 38 years since release on Wednesday
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Dalip Tahil recalls playing Aamir Khan's father as 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' clocks 38 years

Dalip Tahil recalls playing Aamir Khan’s father at age 31 in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, as the 1988 classic completes 38 years.

"I didn't care about the age gap or being too young to play the father of a 23 year old Aamir. - Dalip Tahil"

Mumbai, April 29

Veteran actor Dalip Tahil recalled playing father to Aamir Khan at just 31 years old in the movie "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak".

As the 1988 romantic musical completed 38 years of release on Wednesday, Dalip reflected on how producer Nasir Hussain was able to visualise him as Dhanraj Singh (Aamir's father) despite his young age.

Commemorating the milestone, Dlip penned on his official Instagram handle, "38 years since Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. It's funny to think about now. I was barely 31, not even married, yet Nasir Saab saw Dhanraj Singh in me (sic)."

He further shared that he did not mind playing father to a 23-year-old Aamir as he really believed in the script of "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak".

"I didn't care about the age gap or being "too young" to play the father of a 23 year old Aamir. The script was a game changer from the very first scene. I just dove in, and looking back, I'm glad I didn't overthink it," he went on to add.

Made under the direction of Mansoor Khan, the project was led by debutant Aamir and Juhi Chawla.

Goga Kapoor, Ravindra Kapoor, Asha Sharma, Alok Nath, Rajendranath Zutshi, Shehnaz Kudia, Charushila, Beena Banerjee, Reema Lagoo, Nandita Thakur, Ahmed Khan, and Seema Vaz, among others, were a part of "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" as the ancillary cast.

"Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" shares the journey of two young individuals as they fall in love and elope.

Backed by Nasir Hussain under the banner of Nasir Hussain Films, the movie has Kiran Deohans as cinematographer and Zafar Sultan as editor.

The music for "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" has been scored by composer duo Anand-Milind.

"Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" even managed to bag the 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' at the 36th National Film Awards.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, I never even noticed the age gap while watching the film. Such a beautiful movie! Aamir and Juhi were perfect together. And Dalip ji added so much depth to the father character.
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Vikram M
Great recall from Dalip Tahil bhai! But I feel like we don't get such iconic father-son chemistry in Bollywood anymore. The simplicity of that era is missing. As a 45-year-old, I still get emotional watching the climax.
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Siddharth J
Nasir saab was truly ahead of his time. To cast a 31-year-old as father to a 23-year-old shows his faith in the script and in Dalip ji's talent. And what a National Award-winning film it turned out to be! 🎬
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Aditya G
I remember watching this with my parents on Doordarshan. The music by Anand-Milind was revolutionary! 'Papa Kehte Hain' and 'Ae Mere Humsafar' still give me goosebumps. Dalip ji's role was subtle but impactful.
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Kavya N
The best part is, he didn't overthink it! That's pure instinct of a great actor. QSQT was not just a love story; it was about family values and sacrifice. The scene where he confronts Aamir's character still touches my heart.
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