The day of December 29 is very special for Salman Khan because this is the day when the industry got such a superstar, which has now become the most wanted Khan. His first major success, Maine Pyar Kiya, was released on 29 December 1989. The film is still special for Salman and his fans, who have turned 54 on 27 December. Although many stories related to Maine Pyar Kiya have been reaching the fans under the media, but one story is still unheard. It is important to mention this story when this movie has completed 30 years of love. Maine Pyar Kiya was Sooraj Barjatya's directorial debut as a director. Sooraj's father Rajkumar Barjatya was about to launch the son from this film as a director. After reading the script of this love story, it was decided that new faces should be given a chance in the film.

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When the search for Prem and Suman started, the film first went to Deepak Tijori, but the matter did not work out. Deep Raj Rana auditioned, but failed. Piyush Mishra was also in the queue, but he refused. Mohnish Bahl auditioned, who was selected to play Villain. Ultimately, Vindu Dara Singh's name was finalized and shooting of the film began. But after a day's shooting, Vindu was thrown out and the search for the lead actor started again. After this, Faraz Khan, son of well-known actor Yusuf Khan, was chosen. Shooting began, but Faraz was gripped by jaundice. Once again the search for the lead actor started. Suraj was also auditioning for the heroine with this.

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Actress Shabana Dutt also auditioned for Suman and it was during this time that Shabana recalled Salman's name to Suraj, who had met Salman during the shooting of a footwear commercial. She did not get the role of Suman, but Salman still gives her the credit for making love. The sad part is that Salman does not know anything about the actress who showed the way to the biggest success of her life. Actors Salman and Suraj tried hard to find her but did not reach. The film, which changed Salman's life, was released on 29 December 1989. Bhagyashree's entry in Suman's role. Films at that time had a budget of 60-70 lakhs, although Rajshri Productions films were made in a budget of 40 lakh rupees. However, the cost of one crore was spent in the production of Maine Pyaar Kiya.

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