Anil Kapoor marked a particular milestone on Saturday as he took to Instagram to rejoice 25 years of his hit movie Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. Launched on August 24, 2000, the movie starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Sonali Bendre in pivotal roles.Directed by Satish Kaushik, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai revolved round delicate points equivalent to rape, single parenting and discovering love amidst life’s challenges. Regardless of its critical subject material, the movie carried Bollywood’s signature masala leisure, making it a industrial success with audiences on the time. Aishwarya performed Preeti, whereas Anil essayed the function of Avinash.
Aishwarya nearly backed outSharing a collage of stills from the film, Anil wrote, “Trying again at Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai because it completes 25 years, my coronary heart is full of reminiscences of my dearest pal Satish Kaushik. I nonetheless bear in mind how Aishwarya turned part of this particular journey. Whereas we have been capturing Taal, I used to be struck by her unbelievable expertise and instructed her title to Naidu Saab and Satish ji. At first, there have been some reservations, however as soon as Satish noticed her on set, he was satisfied. The remainder, as they are saying, is historical past.”Anil additional revealed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan practically stepped away from the venture simply earlier than the shoot started. “Satish and I went to her dwelling, had a heartfelt dialog, and fortunately, she determined to remain on board. And I’m so glad she did, as a result of her efficiency was phenomenal and the movie went on to change into a brilliant hit,” he shared.The submit additionally carried a heartfelt tribute to Satish Kaushik, who directed the movie and shared a decades-long friendship with Anil. “Grateful for the reminiscences, the magic we created, and for my pal Satish, whom I miss dearly day by day,” Anil added.
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai was Anil and Aishwarya’s second outing collectively after the hit musical Taal. The movie went on to change into one of many defining romantic dramas of the early 2000s.