Bollywood’s evergreen stars Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit remain two of the most celebrated actors in Hindi cinema. While Salman has been a leading superstar since the late 1980s, Madhuri was the reigning queen of her era. Together, they delivered some of the most memorable films of the ’90s, and one of their movies went on to become a historic box office success, earning 21 times more than its budget.

Their Journey to Stardom

Madhuri Dixit made her Bollywood debut with Abodh in 1984, while Salman Khan’s breakthrough as a lead hero came with Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989. The two first shared screen space in the 1991 romantic drama Saajan, also starring Sanjay Dutt. However, it was their second collaboration that created cinematic history.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun Released 31 Years Ago

On 5 August 1994, Sooraj Barjatya’s family drama Hum Aapke Hain Koun hit the theatres. Salman played Prem, and Madhuri essayed the role of Nisha Chaudhary, a character still remembered fondly by fans.

The film featured a strong ensemble cast including Mohnish Bahl, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Renuka Shahane, Alok Nath, and Bindu, making it a complete family entertainer. With its soulful songs, emotional storyline, and grandeur, the film struck a chord with audiences nationwide.

A Record-Breaking Success

Made on a modest budget of ₹6 crore, Hum Aapke Hain Koun became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema.

• At the Indian box office, it collected ₹72.48 crore — about 12 times its cost.

• Globally, it grossed around ₹128 crore, which was 21 times more than the budget.

This phenomenal performance established the film as a cultural milestone and cemented the Salman–Madhuri pair as one of Bollywood’s most loved on-screen couples.

Even after 31 years, Hum Aapke Hain Koun continues to be remembered as a game-changing film in Indian cinema, setting the benchmark for family dramas and musical blockbusters.