Earlier this month, Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla starrer Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke completed 30 years. The film was a delightful comedy-drama that became a cult classic over the years. It bagged many awards post its release, including a National Award Special Mention. Recently, actress Navneet Nishan who played Aamir’s fiance in the film, revealed some interesting anecdotes from it.
Navneet Nishan on Aamir Khan making her kiss him 7-8 times
Navneet revealed to Hindustan Times that while she has some wonderful memories from the film, she also has one of a ‘naughty Aamir’. She shared that for one of the scenes in the film, which later got cut, Aamir made her kiss him 7-8 times. Navneet informed, “There was a cute scene which got edited, sadly. After our engagement, I go to Aamir’s house to pick him up and give him peck on the cheek. There was a lipstick mark on his cheek when I kissed. And later, Aamir being Aamir said ‘This has to be in continuity’. So, all through the day, he made me kiss his cheek at least 7-8 times. I came home and I told my friends that I have kissed Aamir Khan all day long! Meri toh lottery nikal gayi.”
On being egged by kids on Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
The film starred Kunal Kemmu, Ashrafa and Sharokh Bharucha as child actors. And turns out that as fun and mischievous they were in the film, they were the same in real life too. Navneet recalled a scene where the kids had to egg her and the fun they all had shooting it.
She remembered, “Soon, we realised ande zor se lagte hain. So, Aamir made sure that they were cracked enough before they were thrown and they don’t hurt as much. Once the shot began, we were beaten by eggs and they didn’t stop coming. I’m a vegetarian and I couldn’t bear the smell of eggs. I was covered in eggs from head to toe in eggs. Thank god, I wore a wig which I could throw warna my hair would have smelled for days.”
30 years of Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
As the cult classic completed 30 years, Navneet recalled how it was a privilege for her to be a part of it. She insisted, “I was so nervous being on a set with Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla and Mahesh Bhatt. I was an absolutely nobody. And here were these massive stars and these three little children, who were smart, cute, full of spunk and brilliant actors. I used to feel kahan aa gai hoon main. I couldn’t believe my luck that I was going to be a part of such a big film. It was a delightful experience. It was one of the most exhilarating, early experiences of my career.”
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke brought immense appreciation and success to both its leads Juhi and Aamir, as well as director Mahesh Bhatt. Kunal Kemmu went on to become a leading man afterwards. The film will always be a special one in the Indian cinematic history.
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