Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood, Amir Khan’s romantic crime drama 2006 film “Fanaa” paid rich tributes to Mr. Dependable of the Indian Batting lineup.
A little kid - an aspiring cricketer who wants to be the next Rahul Dravid, named Rehan (Aamir Khan’s son in the movie, the little kid isn’t aware of it) greets Aamir Khan when he opens his eyes.
The first question that the little kid asks Aamir is, “Aap Rahul Dravid ko jaante hain?”
(Translation - Do you know Rahul Dravid?)
Aamir’s face suggests he does but he does not reply to the young boy.
The boy then says - Rahul Dravid Rehan ke abba hain, kyu ki Rehan ke abba mar gaye hain. Ammi ne kaha ki Rehan, koi bhi abba chal sakta hai, to Rehan ne Rahul Dravid ko chun liya.
(Translation - Rahul Dravid is Rehan’s father, because Rehan’s father is no more and Ammi asked me to choose any father that would suit me, hence I selected Rahul Dravid)
This shocks Aamir because he knows the kid is his offspring.
The kid then asks Aamir, “Kya aap bhi Rahul Dravid ki tarah Mr. Dependable hain?”
(Translation - Are you Mr. Dependable like Rahul Dravid?)
Aamir feels guilty at this point.
The kid says one last thing before the scene ends - Kya aap par bhi Rahul Dravid ki tarah bharosa kar sakte hain?
(Translation - Can we count on you like we can count on Rahul Dravid?)
Amazing tribute by bollywood fraternity.
This is interesting because Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly have both been referenced a lot of times in Bollywood but the directors of the film decided to glorify Rahul Dravid for once which is a treat for Dravid fans.
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