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25 years of Biwi No. 1! Relive magic of Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in must-watch films on OTT
Celebrate the anniversary of Biwi No. 1 by streaming the best movies of the timeless pairing of Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor.
May 28, 2024
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in a still from Biwi No. 1
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of David Dhawan's 1999 comedy Biwi No. 1 it's a perfect time to reflect on the extraordinary chemistry between Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Their electric chemistry has been on full display in a wide variety of films, from dramas to comedies, and you can watch them all on OTT today. These flicks showcase the duo's range and charisma, from the drama Jaagruti and Jeet to the comedy Andaz Apna Apna and Judwaa, as well as the emotional family stories in Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge.
Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, ShemarooMe, and Lionsgate Play are just a few of the streaming platforms where fans and newcomers alike can enjoy these nostalgic films that take them on a journey through some of the most fascinating and legendary storylines in Bollywood.
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor films to watch on OTT
Jaagruti (Prime Video; ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium])
Suresh Krissna directed the 1992 action-drama Jaagruti starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles. Sevalal (Ashok Saraf) murders the loyal customs officer Vishal (Pankaj Dheer). Sevalal also pronounces his little brother Jugnu (Salman Khan) dead, but a tribe comes to his rescue and instructs him in martial arts. His next move will be to exact vengeance.
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Nishchaiy (Prime Video)
Nishchaiy's 1992 release was directed by Esmayeel Shroff. Cast members include Salman Khan, Vinod Khanna, and Karisma Kapoor. The boss's wife swears to look after Ravi's (Vinod Khanna's) younger brother (Salman Khan) after he is wrongfully imprisoned on bogus charges. But Ravi can't seem to track down his brother following his release.
Andaz Apna Apna (Prime Video)
Rajkumar Santoshi directed Vinay Kumar Sinha's romantic comedy Andaz Apna Apna in 1994. Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal (dual role), and Shakti Kapoor fill the leading roles. The film became a cult classic despite its poor box-office performance. Andaz Apna Apna's vocabulary has entered common parlance.
Two suitors, Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan), fall in love and must protect an heiress from a villain as they vie for her hand in marriage. Two dreamers, Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan), have a shared goal: to become wealthy by marrying Raveena Bajaj (Raveena Tandon/Karisma Kapoor), the daughter of Ram Gopal Bajaj (Paresh Rawal), an heiress. After meeting on the bus, the boys quickly learn they're working towards the same objective. In their several efforts to win over the woman, the two fall flat.
Jeet (Prime Video; ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])
Sajid Nadiadwala, under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, produced the 1996 romantic action film Jeet while Raj Kanwar wrote and directed it. Tabu, Amrish Puri, Karisma Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Salman Khan are the film's stars.
Despite receiving an order to kill a professor (Alok Nath), a criminal (Sunny Deol) finds affection for the professor's daughter (Karisma Kapoor). For her sake, he changes, but he returns to his violent ways after she becomes engaged to another man (Salman Khan). The revelation that his lover's spouse is his next target forces him to confront a difficult decision.
Judwaa (Prime Video; ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium])
David Dhawan directed and Sajid Nadiadwala produced the 1997 action-comedy Judwaa. It featured Salman Khan (as twins), Karisma Kapoor, and Rambha as main characters, with supporting roles played by Kader Khan, Dalip Tahil, Shakti Kapoor, Deepak Shirke, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah, and Mukesh Rishi.
Raja and Prem, who are identical twins in the amusing story of Judwaa, grow up in quite different environments due to their separation at birth. Raja ends up being a tough-talking gangster in India, while Prem becomes a musician in the US. Misunderstandings arise and have amusing results when Prem arrives in India.
Biwi No. 1 (Disney+ Hotstar)
David Dhawan directed Biwi No. 1 a 1999 comedy film based on the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi. Playing leading roles are Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, and Sushmita Sen, while Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan make special appearances.
The lives of Prem (Salman) and Pooja (Karisma) are rich and ordinary. Pooja puts her two cute children and Prem's mom first, leaving her husband in the dust. Roopali (Sushmita), a stunning model, enters Prem's life to help him cope with his fluctuating hormones. Prancing about town with Roopali is just one part of Prem's double existence as a loving spouse and doting father. And on top of all that, Prem and his wife are good friends with Lakhan (Anil) and his wife (Tabu). Pooja issues an ultimatum to Prem shortly after she learns of his love. Would Prem choose Pooja? Should he instead reach an agreement with Roopali?
Hum Saath-Saath Hain (Netflix; ZEE5 [OTTplay Premium]; Prime Video; Lionsgate Play [OTTplay Premium])
Rajshri Productions produced and released the 1999 family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain which Sooraj Barjatya wrote and directed. Neelam, Mahesh Thakur, Reema Lagoo, and Alok Nath are among the supporting cast members, joining Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Mohnish Bahl.
A misunderstanding causes a rift in a combined family, shattering their ideals and unity. When it comes to timeless messages about the importance of family, Hum Saath-Saath Hain is hard to beat. Vivek (Mohnish), Prem (Salman), and Vinod (Saif) are the sons of Ramkishen (Alok) and Mamta (Reema). In order to protect her own sons, Mamta hardens her feelings for Vivek, who is her stepson, and he obediently accepts her decision.
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (Prime Video; Disney+ Hotstar)
David Dhawan directed the romantic comedy Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor as the leads. It was a financially successful film, ranking among the highest-grossing of 2000.
After the tragic loss of her parents at a young age, Sapna (Karisma) now resides with her eccentric uncles: the devout Prabhu Nath (Paresh Rawal), the fitness-crazed Bhola Nath (Om Puri), and the disco-loving Vicky Nath (Anupam Kher). After Sapna has had enough of their eccentricities, she flees to Europe and meets Raja (Salman). The theft of her purse forces Sapna to rely on Raja for financial support. They fall in love after arguing often throughout the trip. After Raja finds out that he needs Sapna's three uncles to approve of their marriage, he sets out on his quest.
Chal Mere Bhai (Prime Video; ShemarooMe [OTTplay Premium]; Lionsgate Play [OTTplay Premium])
David Dhawan directed and Nitin Manmohan produced the comedy Chal Mere Bhai in 2000. Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, and Karisma Kapoor are the main actors. Prem (Salman), the younger brother of businessman Vicky (Sanjay), is always pursuing women. The family thinks that secretary Sapna (Karisma) would be a wonderful wife for Vicky, but she has feelings for Prem instead.
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