 The role of Prakash, played by Sharad Kapoor was originally offered  to the director Mansoor Khans cousin, Aamir Khan who has worked  with mansoor Khan in movies like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta  Wohi Sikandar and Akele Hum Akele Tum. However, Aamir turned down  the role because Aamir felt that it was a very small role as  compared to Shahrukhs meatier role of Max.