Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (transl. Who am I to you?
) also known by the initialism HAHK,[4] is a 1994
Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film[5] written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya and produced
by Rajshri Productions. The film stars Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in the lead roles. The film
celebrates the Indian wedding traditions by relating the story of a married couple and the relationship
between their families; a story about sacrificing one's love for one's family. It is an adaptation of the
studio's earlier film Nadiya Ke Paar (1982).
Earning ₹ 128 crores[3] worldwide, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! became the highest-grossing Indian film.
It contributed to a change in the Indian film industry, with new methods of distribution and a turn
towards less violent stories. It was the first Indian film to gross over ₹1 billion, and when adjusted for
inflation, is the highest grossing Indian film of the 1990s and also still one of the highest-
earning Bollywood films ever. Box Office India described it as "the biggest blockbuster of the modern
era."[6] The film was also dubbed into the Telugu language and released with the title Premalayam.
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The 14-song soundtrack, an unusually large number, is also one of the most popular in Bollywood
history, with popular singer Lata Mangeshkar lending her voice for 11 of the 14 songs in the film.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! won five Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best
Actress, as well as winning the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment. It made a lasting impact on wedding celebrations in India, which often include songs
and games from the film.
Contents
1Plot
2Cast
3Production
4Soundtrack
5Reception
o 5.1Release
o 5.2Box office
o 5.3Reviews
o 5.4Accolades
6Analysis
7Legacy and influence
8Footnotes
9References
10Bibliography
11External links