Did You Know: Govinda-Amitabh Bachchan Starrer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Released Alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Even Had a Bigger Box-Office Opening?
Believe it or not... Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda's film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan released alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and even beat Karan Johar's film's first day collection at the box office.
Yesterday Karan Johar and team celebrated 20 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The entire cast and crew – Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji was present at the do, Salman Khan who did a special appearance in the movie skipped the event. In fact, the gen next celebrities of Bollywood Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter were also in attendance. However, yesterday another movie celebrated the 20 year mark and that was Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan that also feature Madhuri Dixit Nene, Raveena Tandon and Baahubali fame Ramya Krishnan. The movie did not go on to become a massive hit like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but you’d be surprised to know that BMCM earned more money than Karan Johar’s film on the opening day.
Yes, that’s right Shah Rukh Khan was on a rise and Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan were already established stars in Bollywood. But October 16, 1998 also proved that Hindi cinema was changing and the stars were also changing. While the buzz around BMCM was strong and fans were eager to see Govinda, Madhuri and Big B in one frame, it was SRK’s KKHH that managed to beat the movie at the box office. One of the highlights of Govinda’s this film was the song with Dhak Dhak girl. Of course the movie also boasted of a very strong star cast. Don't Miss: 5 Awkward Moments From '20 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' Celebration Event - Watch Video
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai went on to cement Shah Rukh Khan’s position as the reigning star of Hindi cinema. It also gave Bollywood its favourite jodi in Kajol-SRK. The movie not only launched Karan Johar as a filmmaker, but was also a turning point for Yash Johar’s Dharma Productions. Find out: Why Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Give a Miss to 20 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Event?
The film went on to win two National Awards and also 35 other popular film awards. This movie is also special because it earned Salman Khan his first ever award (in a supporting role). While Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a massive hit, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan failed to make a mark but it still has some scores that will be a part of every 90's kids fun playlist.
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