30 years of Hum Aapke Hai Koun..!: Salman Khan-Madhuri Dixit's musical love story that redefined Bollywood

Three decades have passed since the release of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, a film that millions of people will never forget for a variety of reasons. Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit Nene play the lead roles in the 1994 musical love drama that Sooraj Barjatya directed and Rajshri Productions produced. Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the film, which is a story about giving up one's love for one's family. They also celebrate Indian wedding traditions by telling the story of a married couple and their family's relationship.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! plot

Nisha (Madhuri Dixit), who is the sister-in-law of Prem's (Salman Khan) older brother Rajesh (Mohnish Bahl), catches his eye. Pooja (Renuka Shahane), Rajesh's wife, was going to break the news to the family when she tragically passed away in an unexpected accident. Everyone in Nisha's family, including Prem's, wants her to now marry Rajesh. Will Nisha agree? And how will the development of her romance with Prem contribute to the overall plot?

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The Hindi book Kohbar Ki Shart by Keshav Prasad Mishra served as the inspiration for Rajshri Productions' 1982 film Nadiya Ke Paar, which in turn adapted the story. Raamlaxman, who also wrote a soundtrack consisting of fourteen songs—a very high quantity for that era—contributes musically to the film.

Box office success

With a global revenue of Rs. 2–2.5 billion, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! topped the box office for 1994 upon its release on August 5. When it came out, it was also the highest-grossing Indian film. It helped shift the focus of the Indian cinema industry away from violent themes and towards more subdued storytelling. Even after adjusting for inflation, it remains one of the highest-earning Bollywood films of all time, as well as the first Indian film to make over Rs. 1 billion. It also happens to be the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1990s. Box Office India dubbed it the biggest blockbuster of the modern era.

Two awards, including Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, were bestowed for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! at the 42nd National Film Awards.

Cultural impact

Among both the Indian film industry and popular culture, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! ranks high. Its influence on Indian wedding traditions is undeniable; the film's music and activities are staples of the festivities. It was the start of a distribution revolution in India and a watershed moment in Hindi cinema's history at the box office.

Streaming availability

Today is the right chance of revisting Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and you can stream it on multiple OTT platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

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