Exactly 20 years ago, on 5th August 1994, a family drama titled ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ released in theatres. The film was slammed by the critics as a ‘wedding video’, but viewers embraced it like no other film in the history of Indian Cinema making it the highest grossing film of all time.
The film earned Rs 137 crore worldwide and contributed immensely in making Bollywood films family friendly. Hum Aapke Hain Koun is also credited for opening up the overseas market for Indian films.
It won five Filmfare Awards as well as the National Film Award for ‘Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment’. It made a lasting impact on wedding celebrations in India, which often include songs and games from the film.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Ironically, the two main men behind the massive success of Hum Aapke Hain Koun, lead star Salman Khan and director Sooraj Barjatya, are currently shooting for their upcoming film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’. The man who introduced Salman to the industry 25 years ago with ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’, will be reuniting with the superstar 15 years after ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, in the same year that the actor turns 50!
Sources say, the cast and crew of Hum Aapke Hain Koun have been invited to the sets of ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ in Karjat to celebrate 20 years of Hum Aapke Hain Koun.
Earlier today, actor Anupam Kher tweeted “Happy 20th birthday to one of my most successful and cherished films – HUM AAPKE HAI KAUN. Thank you Sooraj for making this classic.”
And guess what? On the same day that Hum Aapke Hain Koun celebrates 20 years, Salman Khan’s latest release ‘Kick’ has joined the 200 crore club, also making it the highest grossing Salman Khan film ever!
salman salman salman aur koi news nahi ha kya bollywood me fed up
It’s ever green forever…….
Salman is going to to create same magic with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
A beautiful anniversary if there was one…. Great day today….
Once time again caming soon salman and Suraj R.B.
dewali 2015 we are waiting……
best ever movie of indian cinema
This film proved that even 20 yrs ago critics knew nothing about audiences taste in entertainment…. Sadly critics calling themselves critics today like this sites resident drink ‘nipin senior’, agony aunt ‘mega pirate megha’ ji, ‘sick rum’ are repeating the same mistakes those critics committed 20 yrs ago…! When it comes to entertainment only audiences vote counts and that too at the bo ticket window…!
HAHK is an ATBB and Evergreen Classic…
Clasic films of superstar
srk
1 bazigar 2 daar 3 ddlj(my all time fav) 4 dtph 5 k2h2 6 mohabatain 7 k3g 8 devdas 9 mhn 10 veer zara 11 kank(my 2nd fav) 12 oso 13 rnbdj 14 mnik.
Salman
1 mpk 2 sajan 3 hahk 4 karan arjun(also a srk film) 5 hddcs 6 hssh 7 tere naam 8 dabangg.
Amir
1 qsqt 2 dil 3 raja hindustani 4 lagan 5 fanna 6 3idiots
saif
1 dch(also amir starer) 2 hum tum 3 salman namastey 4 perinita 5 omkara 6 race 7 love aaj kal(my fav)
shahid
1 jab we met
ranbir
1 barfi
hritic
1 no films.
my family used to see this movie when video cassetes and ncr’s were used..we used to just watch it again and again..i was very small kid but still i remember this movie..those were the golden days. love salman-madhuri jodi.
in my above comment its ‘VCR’.
Prem was at his charming mischievous best….
Nisha was at the height of her acting prowess n elegant best…
Sooraj ji was at his directorial peak…
HAHK still cant be matched today- simply too good not to be called the Best Family Film EVER…
SALMAN KHAN held the highest grossing Indian film of all time from 1994 to 2000 (7 years)
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
SUNNY DEOL held the Highest grosser of Indian cinema from 2001 to 2005 (5 years)
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
HRITHIK ROSHAN held the Highest grosser of Indian Cinema from 2006 to 2007 (2 years)
2006
2007
AAMIR KHAN held Highest grosser of Indian Cinema from 2008 to 2013 with Ghajini, 3 Idiots and Dhoom 3 (6 years)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
So since last 20 years, only Salman, Aamir, Hrithik and Sunny Deol have given all time grossers.
Stars like Saif, Emraan, SRK, Riteish etc have none, though SRK held it for only 3 months before it was easily beaten.
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun ! this movie very close to my heart and also Prem Charecter. I need Same magic by PRDP…….
My most favourite film of all time.
I predict this article will be ruined by some loon coming on saying how a mosquito film about euthanasia ie Guzarish or a non flying Kites or nostril exploding Agony Path are better movies bcoz they have attributes like style, picturisation, realism, background score blah blah but it was those very attributes that bored its audience to an early exit….
HAHK cannot be matched…
@sick rum another loon keep your pro DDLJ fraudulent claims away from here….
@Navin, you ruined the article with the same ‘mosquito’ and ‘Agony Path’ comments. More on this will be deleted. Thanks.
Salman-Barjatya jodi’s KAMAAL….
1. Maine Pyar Kiya(1989)
verdict- ATBB
N.B- Highest grosser of ther year.
2. Hum Apke Hai Kaun(1994)
verdict- ATBB
N.B- Highest grosser of alltime, broke Sholay’s(15cr) lifetime collection record by a huge margin, total collection 69.75cr.
3. Hum Saath Saath Hain(1999)
verdict- Blockbuster
N.B- Highest grosser of the year.
So definately PRDP will be ATBB and highest grosser of the year atleast.
super classic and Evergreen movie…
Salman Madhuri and Songs were too good..Family Movie
No doubt PRDP will be equally brilliant… Team Sooraj Sir plz give us another iconic memorable film…
all time hit top 5
1 Hahk
2mpk
3sholay
4muglay-azam
5ddlj
salman khan king of bollywood
A film that Changed the face of Indian Cinema. Still the most watched film in theatres! What a Record
Clasic films of superstar
srk
1 bazigar 2 daar 3 ddlj(my all time fav) 4 dtph 5 k2h2 6 mohabatain 7 k3g 8 devdas 9 mhn 10 veer zara 11 kank(my 2nd fav) 12 oso 13 rnbdj 14 mnik.
Salman
1 mpk 2 sajan 3 hahk 4 karan arjun(also a srk film) 5 hddcs 6 hssh 7 tere naam 8 dabangg.
Amir
1 qsqt 2 dil 3 raja hindustani 4 lagan 5 fanna 6 3idiots
saif
1 dch(also amir starer) 2 hum tum 3 salman namastey 4 perinita 5 omkara 6 race 7 love aaj kal(my fav)
shahid
1 vivha 2 jab we met 3 kaminey 4 haider(i hope so)
ranbir
1 barfi
hritic
1 no films.
Youngstar like arjun kapoor, ranveer, varun may got crap success films due to big banner but they just need 2 or 3flops to become zayed khan, vevek oberoy or imran khan.
My all time fvrt movie.. Frankly speaking I like it more than DDLJ. #Salman really a heart winnr
Classic Movie Of Salman Khan.
haven’t seen this movie planning to watch it soon, looks classic movie.
One of the milestones of Indian Cinema.. One of the biggest hits ever. A classic, which brings childhood memories
khub valo khub valo.
Hank is maduri’s show all the way… Still ddlj is the biggest hit of Indian cinema with uncountable footfalls of 19 years
i dont know y sallu is nt able to give highest grosser of all tym since hahk nd although hahk opened up overseas mrrkts for bollywood bt cud nt gave more dan 4-5 blockbusters in overseas still now he didnt crossed 10-11 million
although hahk wz d highest grosser bt d most memorable movie of 90s were ddlj n kkhh
my all time fav. Movie of salman… And still best of salman, 10 time btr than ddlj i feel it frm my syd…
Atleast no torture of k. . . K, . . .k like dialouges, madhuri is awesome, and whole cast also… Song also nice.. Best of that time…
Congo to salman, i wont congo his fans who always start rubbishes..
hats off to hahk