Bollywood star Salman Khan reportedly accepted a token fee of 1 rupee for his role as an HIV-positive character in the 2004 film 'Phir Milenge.' Producer Shailendra Singh revealed Khan took the role when others in the industry declined due to the sensitive subject matter and lack of a heroic arc. Khan's character, Rohit, lives with HIV and dies in the film's climax, a decision Singh highlighted as a selfless act to raise awareness among youth.