Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Sunny Deol are still influential figures at the box office. Shah Rukh Khan is focusing on future projects after 2023, while Sunny Deol is generating excitement. Salman Khan is also attempting a comeback. These actors boast large fan bases, with their releases often being immediate successes. Yet, 29 years ago, even their successful films couldn’t compete with a 22-year-old actress who dominated the box office. This actress has good relationships with all three stars, yet she surpassed them all in the past.
The actress being discussed is Karisma Kapoor, who has collaborated with Salman Khan in numerous films. Sunny Deol also made a significant impact in 1996 with two major films. Despite the success of ‘Ghatak’ and ‘Jeet,’ he didn’t win the competition. Which film of Karisma Kapoor’s outshone everyone?
In 1996, several major films were released, earning crores at the box office. According to Box Office India, ‘Jeet’ and ‘Ghatak’ were the third highest-grossing films of the year. Salman Khan’s ‘Khamoshi’ and Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chahat’ underperformed. While Sunny Deol’s ‘Himmat’ and ‘Ajay’ also released that year, they were all overshadowed by Karisma Kapoor’s ‘Raja Hindustani’.
When ‘Raja Hindustani’ was released in 1996, Karisma Kapoor was 22. She starred with Aamir Khan. The film received a very strong response. It’s considered a cult classic, and it is still loved. It was the highest-grossing film that year, with all the songs becoming hits. The film made 76 crores worldwide. ‘Raja Hindustani’ is seen as one of Karisma Kapoor’s top films. The film is still remembered for many reasons.
Let’s look at when these four actors debuted. Sunny Deol began with ‘Betaab’ in 1983. Shah Rukh Khan’s first film was ‘Deewana,’ released in 1992. Salman Khan appeared in ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’ in 1988. Karisma Kapoor’s debut was ‘Qaidi’ in 1991.