Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Director:

Rajkumar Santoshi

Writers:

Rajkumar Santoshi (dialogue)
Rajkumar Santoshi (screenplay)

Release Date:

11 April 1994 (India)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Two conmen competing for the hand of a heiress get drawn into love - and into trying to save her from an evil criminal.

Plot Keywords:

Heiress | Dream | Love | Barber | Tailor

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Aamir Khan	...	Amar Manohar (as Aamir Khhhan)
Salman Khan	...	Prem Bhopali (as Salllman Khan)
Raveena Tandon	...	Raveena (as Raveeena Tandon)
Karisma Kapoor	...	Karisma (as Karisma Kapooor)
Paresh Rawal	...	Ram Gopal Bajaj / Shyam Gopal Bajaj aka Teja (as Paresssh Rawwwal)
Mehmood	...	Johnny (Photographer) (as Mehmoood)
Deven Verma	...	Murli Manohar (as Devvven Verma)
Jagdeep	...	Bankeylal Bhopali (as Jagdeeep)
Viju Khote	...	Robert (as Vijoo Khhhote)
Shehzad Khan	...	Bhalla (as Shehhhzad Khan)
Harish Patel	...	Inn manager (as Harish Patttel)
Javed Khan	...	Anand Akela (as Javvved Khan)
Tiku Talsania	...	Inspector (as Tikkku Talsania)
Suresh Bhagwat	...	Man went to collect money from Bankeylal (as Suresh Bhagggwat)
Anand Mishra		(as Anannnd Mishra)

Runtime:

160 min

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Company:

Vinay Pictures

Trivia:

Shakti Kapoor's character, Crime Master Gogo, is supposedly the nephew of Mogambo, the villian immortalised by Amrish Puri in Mr. India. The movie also makes references to the famous line "Mogambo Khush Hua" (Mogambo is pleased) during the many confrontations between Bhalla and Robert and Crime Master Gogo. Crime Master Gogo continually steals something from the two hired goons, as it is "the family business". On his departure, he starts the phrase by saying "Gogo..." while Robert finishes the sentence "Khush Huagi" (Gogo... Khush Huagi = Gogo will be happy)

Goofs:

Continuity: In the climax when Aamir tells Crime master Gogo more about his childhood expression, Gogo in a long shot holding a gun on his right hand happily shouts to everyone about what others were thinking about him. A close-up is followed afterwards and it is visibly clear that Gogo is holding the same gun on his left hand without revealing why and how.

Quotes:

Prem: Happy birthday, Rabbit.

Movie Connections:

References Mr India (1987)

The best Hindi comedy ever made!

There have been very few great comedy films in the history of Hindi Cinema. Andaz Apna Apna happens to be one of them. The film is based on a very simple story of two poor young men (Aamir and Salman) who dream of becoming rich by marrying a millionaire's daughter (Raveena). Aamir and Salman Khan try their best to outwit each other and woo Raveena. The plot thickens when Paresh Rawal & Co. plan to take over all the wealth. The movie is well paced and very funny. Rarely does one come across a Hindi comedy which is both funny and intelligent. This is one of the few films with Aamir and Salman together (probably the only film!). Unfortunately it did not succeed at the box-office, and we might never see a film of this calibre again. Aamir Khan is brilliant in the film and has proved his versatility as an actor in this film. Salman Khan gives a very good performance as a dim-wit. Raveena plays a convincing role as a confused rich girl, and Karishma who is Raveena's assistant/friend is also funny. Paresh Rawal, Junior Ajith, Shakti Kapoor, Deven Verma, Jagdeep and Tiku Talsania just add to the flavour of the film! All in all, the best Hindi comedy ever made and I wish they make more quality films like this one. You will want to watch this film time and again.

P.S - For those of you who have watched this film, I also suggest Gol Maal, Chupke Chupke, Chhoti Si Baat, Naram Garam, Hera Pheri (old and new), etc.