Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is commemorating 27 years since the release of 'Biwi No 1', describing the film as 'special'. In an Instagram post, Kapoor wrote, 'Some films feel special, even as you're making them.
Biwi No. 1 was truly one such film. A role that was originally portrayed by Kamal Haasan, it gave me a season full of awards, a friendship with Salman that only grew stronger, and Tabu! Two films together, two blockbusters, both still living rent-free in people’s hearts even after 27 years… That’s pretty precious in my books!”
He also acknowledged singer Sukhwinder Singh, who performed the iconic ‘Hai Hai Mirchi’ song, stating, “And then there was Sukhwinder Singh, who created Hai Hai Mirchi spontaneously during a flight. That’s the kind of magic this film was made of.” Kapoor concluded by paying tribute to director David Dhawan, producer Vashu Bhagnani, writer Rumi Jaffery, and Sukhwinder Singh for the “unforgettable journey.” He added, “The cast, the music, the memories, everything about it remains special. Here’s to the film that gave me so much. #BiwiNo1 #27Years.”
Actor-filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani also shared a nostalgic post earlier, celebrating the film’s legacy. Reflecting on his childhood during the shoot, he wrote, “I still remember running around the sets as a kid, watching Dad @vashubhagnani and #Daviddhawan uncle create absolute chaos and magic.”
Directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani under the Puja Films banner, ‘Biwi No. 1’ is regarded as one of the most popular comedy films of the late 1990s. The ensemble cast included Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor, and Tabu.