Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s global fame can be traced back to a pivotal moment involving Aamir Khan’s career choices. According to Indian media reports, Aamir Khan was originally slated to play the role of “Prem” in the highly anticipated 1994 film Hum Aapke Hain Koun alongside Madhuri Dixit. However, dissatisfied with the script, Aamir chose to decline the offer.
At that time, Salman Khan was struggling to establish his career. The filmmakers, seizing the opportunity, offered the role to Salman Khan. Embracing the chance, Salman Khan took on the role of “Prem,” which marked the beginning of a highly successful career for him. His portrayal was widely praised, and it catapulted him to stardom, establishing him as a Bollywood romantic hero.
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Hum Aapke Hain Koun, directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya, featured a star-studded cast including Anupam Kher, Renuka Shahane, Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Bahl, and Alok Nath. Despite a production budget of 45 million rupees, the film achieved remarkable commercial success, grossing approximately 1.35 billion rupees worldwide.
