MUMBAI: A refusal by Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan played a major role in making Salman Khan, who has given Bollywood several superhit films, a global star.
According to Indian media, Aamir Khan was offered the role of ‘Prem’ in the previous successful film ‘Hum Aap Ke Hain Koon’, the first priority of the filmmakers was Aamir Khan, the filmmakers wanted Aamir Khan to be opposite Madhuri Dixit. But the actor refused to accept the offer as he did not like the script of the film.
Media reports said that at that time, Salman Khan was going through a difficult period of making his career. After Aamir Khan’s refusal, the filmmakers offered Salman Khan the role of ‘Prem’ and the actor immediately agreed.
Little did Salman Khan know that this Ek Yea would start his successful career, Salman Khan’s role in the film ‘Hum Aap Ke Hain Koon’ was loved by fans.
The role of ‘Prem’ made Salman Khan not only famous but also loved as a romantic hero in Bollywood.
It should be noted that apart from Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, the other cast members of the film included Anupam Kher, Renuka Shahane, Reema Lagoo, Mohneesh Bahl and Alok Nath.
Released in the year 1994, the film ‘Hum Aap Ke Hain Koon’ was made with a budget of 4.5 crore Indian rupees, while the film made a worldwide business of around 135 crore rupees.
