Lyricist Irshad Kamil recently shared a humorous anecdote about being approached for the film 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. In an interview with Variety India, he revealed how he inadvertently ignored a text message from Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. Since the message did not include the sender's name, Kamil assumed it was just another random request and chose not to respond. It was only later that he realized the sender was none other than Aamir Khan.
The Unnoticed Message
Recalling the incident, Kamil told Variety India, "My beginning with Aamir Sir was amusing. He wanted me to write songs for 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. At that time, he had sent me a message on my phone, saying that he wished to work with me, without stating who he was. As I did not have his number, I ignored it, as many such messages would keep coming, so I never replied! I came to know of this later when Pritam asked me why I had turned Aamir sir down. I told Pritam that the message had no name, so I never replied to it."
Working on 'Ek Din'
Discussing his recent collaboration on the film 'Ek Din', Kamil described the experience as seamless and creatively fulfilling. He shared, "It was a great experience working with Aamir, as well as the film's director Sunil Pandey and composer Ram Sampath, all three as first-time associates. There was a great comfort zone while working with him, as his involvement was total. After the compositions were locked, I wrote on the tunes. There was no fuss from his side like 'Change this, change that!' Like Aamir sir, Sunil Pandey was also clear in his vision."
About 'Ek Din'
'Ek Din' marks a reunion between Aamir Khan and filmmaker Mansoor Khan, reviving a collaboration that previously delivered beloved films such as 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', 'Akele Hum Akele Tum', and 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na'. Returning to the romance genre, the film has generated significant buzz among audiences eager to see their magic unfold once again.
Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, 'Ek Din' features Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan in lead roles. Directed by Sunil Pandey and produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan, and Aparna Purohit, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026. Stay tuned for the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, including news on upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 and Telugu films.
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