Salman Khan is set to make a powerful comeback on the big screen with the eagerly awaited Tiger 3. The renowned Bollywood action star began his film journey as a romantic hero in Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyar Kiya. Interestingly, Salman wasn’t the initial choice for the film. The blockbuster was originally offered to the multi-talented actor, singer, lyricist, musician, and screenwriter, Piyush Mishra.
Piyush Mishra was the first choice for Salman Khan’s role in Maine Pyar Kiya
In an interview with Lallantop, Piyush Mishra revealed an intriguing story from his past. He recounted being in his final year at the National School of Drama (NSD) when Rajkumar Barjatya, the father of Sooraj Barjatya, approached him for a meeting at the Rajshri office in Prabhaldevi, Mumbai. Mishra humorously referred to this as a ‘beautiful accident’ and shared, “My NSD director summoned me to his office. Back in the day, I was quite good-looking. When I entered the room, I was introduced to Rajkumar Barjatya. He explained that they were working on a film called Maine Pyaar Kiya. They had already selected the female lead and had now come to NSD to find the male lead.”
Piyush also revealed that he initially agreed to meet but didn’t follow through. At that time, he harbored some bitterness towards the world for certain reasons. It was only three years later that he finally visited, and he discovered that Salman Khan had become a star with the film. Piyush viewed this development as remarkable. He added that had he gone back then, he might not have been able to pursue the kind of work that he ultimately did.
About Maine Pyar Kiya
Maine Pyar Kiya is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Sooraj Barjatya, who co-wrote the screenplay with S.M. Ahale. Produced by Rajshri Productions, the film stars Salman Khan and Bhagyashree, marking the debuts of both the director and Bhagyashree. Salman Khan had previously appeared in a supporting role in Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) before this film.
The movie was released on December 29, 1989, and received positive reviews, becoming an all-time blockbuster. It also won six Filmfare Awards.
The story revolves around Suman and Prem. After Suman’s father entrusts her to another family while he goes abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, for them to marry, Prem must prove to Suman’s father that he is not like his own father.
