Anil Kapoor celebrates 27 years of 'Biwi No 1', calls it "pretty precious in my books"
Mumbai, May 28
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is celebrating 27 years of 'Biwi No 1', reflecting on the legacy of the film, which the actor described as "special."
In an Instagram post, Anil Kapoor penned down a heartfelt note which read, "Some films feel special, even as you're making them. Biwi No. 1 was truly one such film. A role that was originally portrayed by Kamal Haasan, it gave me a season full of awards, a friendship with Salman that only grew stronger, and Tabu! Two films together, two blockbusters, both still living rent-free in people's hearts even after 27 years... That's pretty precious in my books!"
Kapoor also gave a shoutout to singer Sukhwinder Singh, who sang the iconic 'Hai Hai Mirchi' track.
"And then there was Sukhwinder Singh, who created Hai Hai Mirchi spontaneously during a flight. That's the kind of magic this film was made of," he added.
The actor concluded his note with special mentions to director David Dhawan along with producer Vashu Bhagnani, Rumi Jaffery, and Sukhwinder Singh for the "unforgettable journey."
"The cast, the music, the memories, everything about it remains special. Here's to the film that gave me so much. #BiwiNo1 #27Years," he wrote.
Earlier in the day, actor-filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani also dropped a nostalgic social media tribute, celebrating the legacy of 'Biwi No 1'.
Remembering his childhood experiences on the film's sets, Jackky Bhagnani wrote, "I still remember running around the sets as a kid, watching Dad @vashubhagnani and #Daviddhawan uncle create absolute chaos and magic."
Directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani under the Puja Films banner, 'Biwi No. 1' remains one of the most popular comedy entertainers of the late 1990s.
The film featured an ensemble cast including Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor and Tabu.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this film is a time capsule of 90s Bollywood. The cast was unbelievable – Salman, Anil, Karisma, Tabu, Sushmita. The comedy was pure gold. Anil Kapoor's post shows how much heart went into making it. A true entertainer that families still watch together. 🎬✨
It's a fun movie but let's be real – the 'comedy' was very problematic by today's standards. The way they treated the 'wife' character... Not a great message. But I understand why people loved it back then, and nostalgia is strong. Anil Kapoor was hilarious though, no denying that.
I'm from the US, but I've seen this movie so many times with my Indian friends. It's hilarious! The 'Hai Hai Mirchi' song is iconic – I love how Sukhwinder Singh created it on a flight. Anil Kapoor's energy in this film is unmatched. Bollywood comedy at its peak! 🇮🇳❤️
Nostalgia overload! This movie was my childhood Sunday entertainment with family. The chemistry between Anil Kapoor and Salman Khan was electric. And Karisma Kapoor as the 'Biwi No 1' – she was fabulous. 27 years later, it's still a feel-good watch. Thank you to the whole team for this gem! 🙌
I watched this film as a kid in Australia – my dad is a big Bollywood fan. Anil Kapoor stole the show. The 'mirchi' song is still stuck in my head sometimes. It
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