Fardeen Khan revisits his experience with Govind Nihalani’s ‘Dev’, a film that continues to resonate. Khan played a young Muslim man, a role that mirrored the internal conflict of Hrithik Roshan’s character in ‘Fiza’. Khan’s portrayal, marked by an understated intensity, was central to the film’s dramatic tension. He acknowledges that the film was a turning point in his career. Khan expressed gratitude to Kareena Kapoor for recommending him for the role. He described working with Nihalani, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Om Puri, as a significant endorsement. Khan highlighted the opportunity to work on a film with social relevance, a rarity at the time. He also cherished the experience of sharing the screen with Amitabh Bachchan, an actor he greatly admired, calling it a highlight of his career. Khan considers ‘Dev’ to be the most socially relevant role he played, a role that carried a meaningful message.
