Biwi No. 1

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Salman Khan as Prem Mehra (Chetan Sashital as the Hindi Dubbed voice)
• Karisma Kapoor as Pooja Mehra
• Anil Kapoor as Dr. Lakhan Khurana
• Tabu as Lovely Khurana
• Sushmita Sen as Rupali Walia
• Saif Ali Khan as Deepak Sharma
• Himani Shivpuri as Sushila Mehra
• Master Varun as Bunty “Billu” Khurana
• Baby Karishma as Pinky Mehra
• Master Shahrukh as Rinku Mehra
• Rajeev Verma as Harish Khanna
• Kannu Gill as Meenakshi Khanna
• Amitabh Bachchan as himself
• Guddi Maruti as Travel Agent

Storyline:

The story revolves around Prem (Salman Khan), a loving husband who is caught in a web of lies when he starts an affair with a glamorous model, Pooja (Sushmita Sen). Meanwhile, his devoted wife, Nisha (Karisma Kapoor), begins to suspect that something is amiss. As the plot unfolds, comedic situations arise from Prem’s attempts to juggle his two relationships while trying to keep his marriage intact. The film explores themes of love, fidelity, and the humorous chaos that ensues from infidelity.

About Movie:

Biwi No. 1 is a Hindi comedy film directed by David Dhawan, which serves as a remake of the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi. The film features a star-studded cast including Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, and Sushmita Sen, with special appearances by Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan.

Produced by Vashu Bhagnani under the banner of Pooja Entertainment, Biwi No. 1 features music composed by Anu Malik. The film was shot in various locations and showcased vibrant sets and costumes that enhanced its comedic tone.

Upon its release on November 5, 1999, Biwi No. 1 opened to positive reviews from critics who praised its screenplay, humor, and the performances of the cast. Karisma Kapoor and Sushmita Sen received particular acclaim for their roles, with Sen’s performance marking a significant breakthrough in her career. The film emerged as a major commercial success at the box office, grossing ₹52.80 crore worldwide and ranking as the second highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.

Overall, Biwi No. 1 is remembered for its entertaining blend of comedy and romance, showcasing the charm of its lead actors and delivering memorable comedic moments. Its success solidified David Dhawan’s reputation in Bollywood as a master of comedy films during that era.

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