Mumbai: Superstars Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan on Friday took a trip down memory lane as they reminisced working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's breakthrough movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. The 1999 romantic-drama-musical, directed by Bhansali, is a love triangle between Sameer (Salman), Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) and Vanraj (Devgn).
The film, which was Bhansali's second directorial venture after 1996's debut Khamoshi: The Musical, became a huge hit and established him as one of the most sought after contemporary directors.
Devgn, 52, said while the team was well-aware of the sensitive story line of the movie, they were surprised by its immense success. "22 years of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam; Salman, Sanjay, Ash & I knew we were making a super-sensitive film. Didn't think though that it would create history. Humbled," the actor wrote alongside candid on location photographs from the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
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Backed by Bhansali and distributed by Shemaroo Entertainment and Eros International, the film was also praised by critics. The soundtrack of the movie, featuring songs like Aankhon ki gustakhiyan, Dhol baje and Tadap Tadap, too became very popular. Mehboob had penned the lyrics, while the music was given by Ismail Darbar. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam also won several awards including National Award for music, cinematography, choreography and production design.
Sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the film, the official Twitter handle of Bhansali Productions celebrated the 22 years of the film. "We experienced a gamut of emotions then and we're experiencing a gamut of emotions now as we open our treasure chest #22YearsOfHumDilDeChukeSanam. Celebrating the 22 years of living and loving Vanraj, Nandini & Sameer's testimony of love," the tweet read.
Meanwhile, marking the special occasion, Salman treated his fans with a BTS picture. "Baees saal ho gaye 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Ko'," Salman wrote on Instagram. In the image, Salman can be seen giving a candid smile while looking at Bhansali.
Both Devgn and Bhansali are reuniting after 22 years for the director's next film Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt.
