So was the first meeting intimidating? He says, "Though I was quite nervous but with Aamir Khan’s gesture it all went nicely.” Kulvinder adds,”It’s a dream project for Aamir Khan and the journey continues for four long years. Before he started shooting we rehearsed for 7-8 months. Initially he learnt the authentic Punjabi language but when he started speaking that in the form of dialogues from the film, we realised no one was understanding that. So then we decided if a Sardar tried to speak Hindi how it would sound? And that worked.”
Asked about Aamir as a student Kulvinder says, "He is a seeker, I would say he is a running encyclopedia. Specially when it comes to films, set, sound, technicalities he knows everything about film making. One more important aspect of him which I have observed is his perfection if he is not convinced on something he will never attempt that. Once he is sure he will take the plunge. Though I have gone to teach him the dialect but at the end of the process I have learnt a lot and this is not only about his skills but about his simplicity, his way of seeing life. After winning so many awards the man walks with a simple pyjama and slippers.”
Kulvinder earned a Master in Arts from Jiwaji University Gwalior, M.P. After his degree, he got trained in Manipuri Martial Arts THANG TA, and in various folk dances like naga dance from Nagaland, Jhumar from Orissa, Laiharova from Manipur, Beladila from Bastar.