First on-screen pairing
Dia Mirza and Salman Khan shared the screen for the first time in the 2002 romantic drama 'Tumko Na Bhool Payenge'. In an interview with Connect Cine, Dia reflected on the film as a special milestone in her career, highlighting not just the work, but also the memorable interactions she had with Salman during the shoot.
A hilarious on-set revelation
Dia recalled a funny incident involving a scene with Rajpal Yadav and the actress playing Salman’s mother. During a break, Salman casually revealed that the lady on set, portraying his mother, had once been his heroine in an early film. Dia admitted she was completely baffled, unable to imagine someone of his age playing his mother.
Dia’s reaction to Salman’s remark
Reacting to Salman’s revelation, Dia jokingly said she hoped she would never end up playing his mother. She described the moment as one of the most hilarious and distinct memories from working with him, emphasizing how the mix of humor and surprise left a lasting impression on her.
Salman’s protective nature
Beyond the laughter, Dia highlighted Salman’s caring and protective attitude on set. She noted that during those days, sets had very few women, and gender balance was minimal, making Salman’s supportive presence even more significant and reassuring for female co-actors like her.
Dia’s career journey
Dia made her acting debut with Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 'Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein' and went on to appear in films such as 'Dum', 'Tehzeeb', 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', 'Parineeta', 'Dus', 'Fight Club – Members Only', 'Alag', 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.', and 'Sanju', steadily building a versatile and memorable filmography.