Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit are two of the most successful actors in the history of Hindi cinema. Salman Khan has maintained his status as one of Bollywood’s most popular stars since the 1980s, and Madhuri Dixit was a leading actress during her era. The pair worked together on multiple films, and their on-screen chemistry was a hit with audiences. One particular movie stands out for its incredible financial success, earning over 21 times its initial investment.
Both actors started their careers in the 1980s. Madhuri Dixit’s first film was ‘Abodh’ (1984). Salman Khan’s first film as a lead actor was ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989). Their first collaboration in the 1990s was a film that captured the hearts of many and remains a favorite.
The film was released 31 years ago.
Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit first appeared together in the 1991 film ‘Saajan,’ which also featured Sanjay Dutt. They later collaborated on ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’, which was released on August 5, 1994.
The film featured a star-studded cast.
‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’ was directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Salman Khan played Prem, and Madhuri Dixit played Nisha Chaudhary. Their love story resonated with the audience. The film also included prominent actors such as Mohnish Bahl, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Renuka Shahane, Alok Nath, and Bindu.
The film’s earnings surpassed its budget by a significant margin.
The budget for ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’ was 6 crore rupees. 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, it earned 128 crore rupees, surpassing its budget by 21 times.