Veteran actor Makarand Deshpande recalls being surprised when he learned Aamir Khan was the lead in 1988's Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, as Aamir had previously worked backstage in theater. Aamir's dedication and low-key nature contributed to the surprise. Kunickaa Sadanand and Sujata Mehta also shared instances highlighting Aamir’s commitment and hard work in his early career.