20 years of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi: Consistently captivating fans with fond-memories, romantic-comedy ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ marks its 20th anniversary today. Akshay Kumar-Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan starrer film, is a masterpiece that featured a ‘love-triangle’. This David Dhawan humor-oriented romantic drama instantly held the sight of fans right from its release.
Looking back to the release date. 20 years from now – let’s recall 10 amazing facts from film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi that added the “extra” element in the movie.
- Did You Know Salman Khan had put on a wig in the movie?
In the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Salman Khan, who portrayed the character of Sameer, wore a wig in the enitre movie. Salman had short, chopped haircut while the film direction required a classic-looking guy with flowy hairstyle. Therefore, 20 years from now, the Sameer you saw in ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, was nothing but a guy with wig.
- Rajpal Yadav – A last minute addition To The Star Cast
In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Rumi Jaffrey, the writer of the film revealed that while the entire story and star-cast was formed, adding comedy-actor Rajpal Yadav was nothing but a last-minute addition. On Sajid Nadiadwala’s desire to keep him in the film, he was made to “think-deeply” as to what role should be offered to him. Later, Yadav was given the role of twin brothers, one out of which was first written for Vindu Dara Singh.
- REMAKE To A Hollywood film?
‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ on its release, was loved by thousands of fans. But, very less of you know the fact that this is not a completely original film. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is a remake to the 2003 Hollywood film, “Anger Management”. The concept of two boys, Sameer and Sunny was exactly copied from this movie.
- Guess Who Made PUGS Popular?
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is the reason why PUGS became a popular choice of pet dogs. Writer Rumi Jaffrey is too fond of dogs. This is why he chose a pug for the film, and it was this movie that pugs became highly popular. Get a glimpse of how shooting went ahead amidst actors and pug.
- Was Priyanka Chopra Even The Makers’ First Choice?
When Mujhse Shaadi Karogi was in plan, PC ‘s career was on a drop. With multiple flops in her list, she was not the primary choice of the makers. They first considered Celena Jaitley and other actresses before finally proceeding with her. No doubt, this movie definitely turned her career giving her a huge growth.
- The dog – PUG Was Replaced Mid-shoot?
Although Rumi loved dogs a lot and this was the reason why he brought pugs into the storyline, it was later known that the pug chosen was quite old and died while the shooting was just half done. later, the makers had to replace it with a new pug dog to complete the shoot further.
- A Month To Complete?
The film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, tends to be one of those magical movies that completed its shoot within just 32 days. Not only did the shoot was completed early, but also proved to be a superhit blockbuster for everyone.
- Remember Duggal Sahab? It’s A real-Life Character
The character of Duggal sahab was not an imaginary character built in Jaffrey’s mind, rather, he was built by the inspiration of a real-life character. He was inspired with the character by RAHUL RUWAIL’s father. Although, it was a health-consciousness but Jaffrey ensured to put out this in the film humrously making the peopl laugh out with giggles only.
- Bobby Deol In the film?
The film was about to cast Bobby Deol as the lead role. however, he denied for the role after which the current stars were chosen as the characters of the film.
- The Epic ‘TOWEL’ Dance
The world-famous towel dance ft. Salman Khan was made famous via this film. No body ever did this step or thought of using a towel as dance prop. However, Salman Khan, always known for his uniqueness, brought this iconic hook-step in the song that later became, world famous.
PC Reminisices The 20 Years Old Iconic Movie
As the film completed its 20 whole years, lead actress Priyanka Chopra, who is now no less than a hollywood queen took a moment to share the memory and reminisce her past work. She shared an instagram story and captioned it,”20 YEARS OF BEING RANI!WHOAH!
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