Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, recognized as giants of Hindi cinema, have both achieved remarkable success. Salman Khan has been a prominent figure in Bollywood from the 1980s to the present, while Madhuri Dixit was a top actress of her era. They starred together in various films, creating a beloved on-screen duo. One particular movie surpassed all expectations, earning an incredible 21 times its budget at the box office.
Both actors started their careers in the 1980s. Madhuri’s first film was ‘Abodh’ (1984), and Salman’s debut as a lead was ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989). Their first collaboration in the 1990s was a film that remains a classic.
This film premiered 31 years ago.
Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit first co-starred in the 1991 film ‘Saajan,’ which also featured Sanjay Dutt. Subsequently, they appeared in ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’, which was released on August 5, 1994.
The film featured a stellar cast.
‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’ was directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Salman Khan played Prem, and Madhuri Dixit played Nisha Chaudhary. Their love story was well-received by audiences. The film also included prominent actors such as Mohnish Bahl, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Renuka Shahane, Alok Nath, and Bindu.
The film’s earnings were phenomenal, multiplying the budget by 21 times.
The production budget of ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’ was 6 crore rupees. However, the film’s earnings at the box office were outstanding. According to Sacknilk, the film earned 72.48 crore rupees in India, which was 12 times its budget. Worldwide, the film grossed 128 crore rupees, exceeding the budget by 21 times.