Some of cinema's best commentators insist that box office performance should never be used as a benchmark for determining a film’s quality. This view holds especially true when discussing one of Indian cinema's best comedies, Andaz Apna Apna . Despite featuring stars like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor, and Raveena Tandon, Rajkumar Santoshi's comedy didn’t perform commercially at the box office.
However, thanks to its popularity on VHS and cable television, Andaz Apna Apna became a cult classic, with many regretting they hadn’t experienced it in theatres. Today, it’s hailed not only as one of Bollywood’s best comedies—perhaps the best—but also as one of the few Indian films featured on IMDb’s list of the top 250 movies of all time. From Andaz Apna Apna to Don, 7 Times Bollywood Movies Made Fool Out of You With Their 'Gotcha' Twists! On November 4, 2024, Andaz Apna Apna celebrates 30 years since its release.
To mark the occasion, here are 30 fascinating facts about the film, which is reportedly set for a re-release. 1. Andaz Apna Apna is the only film where Rajkumar Santoshi worked with Govinda, who makes a memorable cameo as himself in a dream sequence.
2. Aamir Khan previously made a cameo in Santoshi's Damini (1993), playing himself. The movie even features a scene where Aamir and Rishi Kapoor discuss the ongoing shoot of Andaz Apna Apna.
3. Salman Khan also cameoed in Santoshi’s Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Phata Poster Nikhla Hero , playing h.
