During the making of Mughal-E-Azam, K Asif’s interference in Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s relationship added personal drama to the film’s production. Asif even advised Madhubala on how to win Dilip over, prioritizing on-screen chemistry over personal boundaries. Initially hesitant to cast Dilip as Prince Salim, Asif later offered little direction, leaving Dilip to shape the character himself.Dilip Kumar claimed K Asif asked Madhubala to seduce him
During the making of Mughal-E-Azam, K Asif’s interference in Dilip Kumar and Madhubala’s relationship added personal drama to the film’s production. Asif even advised Madhubala on how to win Dilip over, prioritizing on-screen chemistry over personal boundaries. Initially hesitant to cast Dilip as Prince Salim, Asif later offered little direction, leaving Dilip to shape the character himself.