The 16 crore film which was rejected by 5 stars, accepted by the action star, became a big hit

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Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known as an accomplished director, has given all the blockbuster films in his career so far except two films – Saawariya and Guzaarish. There was a time when five superstars of the 90s refused to do Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film. Ultimately, Bhansali talked to a star who had established himself as an action star for his film. He accepted Bhansali’s film. As a result, the film made huge profits at the box office and got included in the list of the highest-grossing films of that year. Besides, he was successful in winning 4 awards in the national awards announced that year. This film was Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which was released in the year 1999. Ajay Devgan worked with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in this film. This film based on a triangle love story was successful in touching the hearts of the audience. Even today viewers like to watch this film on OTT platform and YouTube. Made with a budget of Rs 16 crore, the film was successful in doing business of Rs 51.38 crore at the box office that year.

Five stars had rejected this film

Ajay Devgan played the role of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s husband in ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. It is said that Sanjay Leela Bhansali was hesitant in casting Ajay Devgan for this role because at that time his image was that of an action hero. Then the director approached Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor for this role, but everyone refused for some reason or the other. After this Sanjay Leela Bhansali contacted Ajay Devgan and he happily accepted the role.

The film had earned more than 3 times

The budget of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ was only Rs 16 crore. After release, the movie made huge profits at the box office. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam did a worldwide business of Rs 51.38 crore and was included in the list of highest grossing films of that year. According to media reports, this was the film during the shooting of which the affair between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan started.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam won 4 National Awards

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, received National Awards in many categories. The film won 4 National Awards for Best Music Direction, Best Choreography, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

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