While training at the acting institute , Khan began networking and met writer-director Abbas Tyrewala , who offered him the lead role in '' Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na '' ( 2008 ) . After producer Jhamu Sugandh experienced financial difficulties they offered the script to Aamir Khan , who agreed to finance the film . The romantic comedy received positive reviews and was a commercial success , earning worldwide . Khan 's portrayal of Jai Singh Rathore ( Rats ) — a boy who does not believe in violence — was praised by critics . Khalid Mohammed mentioned that " the enterprise belongs to debutant Imran Khan who comes up with an intelligent and restrained performance . " Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN called him " the best young actor " of the time , describing his performance as " unconventional and vulnerable " and stating that it created " a lasting impression . " Khan won the Best Male Debut at the 54th Filmfare Awards , sharing the award with Farhan Akhtar
54th Filmfare Awards
54th Filmfare Awards
Imran Khan (Bollywood actor)