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Re-takes in a film are usually common. There are plenty of times when a scene doesn’t happen the way the director imagined it to be. Hence, the re-takes happen. Today, we will tell you an anecdote of re-takes when the lead actor and actress had to give 47 re-takes—and that too for an intimate scene. Yes, you read that right! While many may think that the film is from today’s generation, where portraying intimate scenes on-screen is not a big deal, let us tell you—the movie was released in the 90s, when such scenes were considered a bold step.

The film we are talking about featured Bollywood’s biggest names and went on to be a superhit—so much so that today it is considered a cult classic. If you are wondering which film we are talking about, then the movie in discussion is none other than Raja Hindustani, released on November 15, 1996. Helmed by Dharmesh Darshan, it starred Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles.

It has been 29 years since the film hit the big screens, so let’s take a look at some intriguing facts about the film.

The movie was a commercial hit. As per details from media reports, Raja Hindustani was made for Rs 6 crore and went on to earn Rs 78 crore at the box office, which was a remarkable feat at that time.

Now coming to the kissing scene—Raja Hindustani has a lip-lock scene, wherein Aamir and Karisma share a moment. The movie’s scene was shot in Ooty, and during the making, there was severe cold in the city. Karisma Kapoor revealed that during the shoot, both she and Aamir Khan were continuously shivering due to the freezing temperatures.

As a result, the kind of scene the director wanted did not happen in one or two takes—but it took 47 re-takes of the kissing scene.

The storyline of the movie revolves around a taxi driver and a wealthy girl, who both fall in love and decide to get married. However, it was the girl’s mother who disapproved of the relationship.

The director of the movie, Dharmesh, was certain that the film would grab attention and become a hit—and so it did. If you’re interested in watching it, you can stream it on Jio Cinema.

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