Before she went on to become a familiar face in Indian cinema, Dia Mirza shared screen space with Salman Khan in the 2002 action-thriller Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge. While the film marked her first collaboration with the Bollywood superstar, what truly stood out for Dia wasn’t just the film—but an unexpectedly hilarious remark Salman made on set that she remembers to this day. In a conversation with Connect Cine, Dia shared a memorable anecdote from the sets of Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge. She recalled how Salman, during a shoot, casually pointed out the actress playing his on-screen mother and mentioned that she had once been his heroine in an earlier film—leaving the team amused and surprised at how time had flown.The actress recalled a funny moment from the shoot, saying they were filming a comic scene with Rajpal Yadav when the actress playing Salman Khan’s mother was present on set, waiting for her shot. In a casual conversation, Salman turned to Dia and said, “Do you know this lady once played my heroine?” Surprised, Dia responded, “What?”—amused at how time and roles had changed over the years.Dia further shared an amusing anecdote from the sets of Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, where she was surprised to learn that the actress playing Salman Khan’s mother had once starred opposite him as a leading lady in an earlier film. Taken aback by the revelation, Dia pointed out the age contrast, to which Salman responded with a lighthearted remark that even she might end up playing his mother someday. The moment left her both shocked and amused.She also recalled that the moment left such a strong impression on her that it became one of her most memorable experiences working with Salman Khan. She admitted being completely baffled and amused by the situation, joking to herself that she hoped the day would never come when she’d have to play his mother on screen.Mirza also spoke fondly of Salman Khan, revealing that she had been a big fan of the superstar even before working with him. Recalling a moment from the shoot in Rajasthan, she shared how Salman stepped in to protect her from an overwhelming crowd, a gesture that left a lasting impression on her and reflected his caring nature off-screen.
