In 1992, Shah Rukh Khan made a grand entry into Bollywood with four film releases. One of those movies was Dil Aashna Hai, which marked his first-ever film shoot. Hema Malini, the producer and director of the film, recently reminisced about signing Shah Rukh for the project and revealed that it was her 'guru ma' who encouraged her to do so.

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Hema was asked about her initial impression of Shah Rukh. She fondly shared, "He was very cute and sweet in Fauji, the TV serial. I used to watch that. Around that time, my script was being prepared, and for that particular character, I wanted someone new. I thought, 'This boy looks so nice, I want him only.'"