His I-am-not-cool-but-I-try NRI Gujju dude in Kal Ho Naa Ho was pretty much an extension of Dil Chahta Hai.

Only this time, the boy of DCH was a man. He indulged in ‘gay’ humour, provided a perfect foil to the tragic Aman (Shah Rukh Khan), graciously offered Naina (Preity Zinta) a willing shoulder, and more.

What did he get in return? Every award for Best Supporting Actor in town and outside.

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