27 years of Dil: Check out lesser known facts about the Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit-starrer

Did you know that the 1990 film Dil was actor Aamir Khan’s first major hit after a series of flop films? Take a look at more of such unheard trivia about the Indra Kumar directed film.

Actor Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit-starrer Dil, released 27 years ago today. A romantic drama directed by Indra Kumar, all the songs of the film were a rage back then, and are still remembered. Songs like Mujhe Neend Na Aaye and the foot-tapping Khambe Jaise Khadi Hai, were trend-setters that ensured that the music cassettes of the film sold in large numbers back then. We take a look at some trivia about the film, which most film buffs would not have heard about.

Actors Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan in a still from Dil.

The film was actor Aamir Khan’s first major hit after a series of flops. His debut Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) was a huge hit, but then he faced a series of flops like Love Love Love, Awwal Number and Tum Mere Ho.

Actor Zeenat Aman’s son Azaan Khan appeared in the film as a child.

The song Naa Jaane Kahaan Dil Kho Gaya in the film was sampled from Alaap group’s Chunni Udd Udd Jaye.

Before director Indra Kumar signed up for Dil, director Chandra Barot was supposed to make it. It was then titled Khunda, and starred Shashi Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, Rohan Kapoor, Farha and Tabu.

The song Dil Kho Gaya was also remixed in the album Bom Bass. The remix was titled “Dil Kho Gaya (Smoove Summer Slammer)”. The remix was done by Amit and San J of The X Zecutive. This was in 1995.