Did you know? Salman Khan had no qualms about starring opposite Sushmita Sen despite her towering height in Biwi No 1

Biwi No 1 is a cult classic comic caper starring Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles. After over two decades, the film is all set to have a re-release in the theatres on November 29, 2024. Despite being released initially in 1999, the David Dhawan directorial continues to remain one of the most revisited films because of its intriguing narrative, songs, and most importantly, the stellar star cast.

Here’s some interesting trivia about the film and its actors. Did you know Salman Khan replaced Govinda as the film’s lead as the latter had a disagreement with Sushmita Sen? Khan even had no qualms about starring alongside Sen despite her towering height.

Salman Khan had no qualms working with Sushmita Sen in Biwi No 1

While shooting for the chartbuster song ‘Chunari Chunari’, director David Dhawan had refused Sushmita Sen to wear heels, however, Salman Khan insisted she wear them. Moreover, Khan denied putting lifts in his shoes while sharing the frame with Sen. In fact, he even insisted that the actress not remove her heels if she felt comfortable wearing them. Salman’s idea behind his decision was that the performance decides the height of an actor.

While Sushmita grabbed the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Filmfare, Salman received widespread acclaim, and nominations for Best Actor In A Comic Role at Filmfare and allied ceremonies.

Biwi No 1 emerged as the first film to star Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor together. It also turned out to be the biggest blockbuster of the year. Known for its stellar portrayals, iconic songs, and exciting storyline, the Vashu Bhagnani-produced film remains a fan-favorite even today.

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