It was the fourth highest-grossing film of 1998.
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya is a romantic comedy film, written and directed by Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan.
The Salman Khan and Kajol-starrer Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya was released on March 27, 1998. In this movie, the duo played the lead roles. Before this, they shared screen space in Karan Arjun (1995), and later in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). The audience showered a lot of love on Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. It became the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. Along with this, the pairing of Kajol and Salman Khan also received immense appreciation. Do you remember Salman Khan’s younger brother, Arbaaz Khan, played a supporting role in this movie? Arbaaz played the role of Kajol’s elder brother and Salman Khan’s brother-in-law in the film. Arbaaz Khan garnered applause for his character in the movie. Do you know Arbaaz was not the first choice for his role?
Arbaaz Khan managed to impress everyone with his acting in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. Arbaaz was not initially considered for this character. Sanjay Dutt was the first choice for this role, but the actor declined the offer. The makers then approached Ajay Devgn and Armaan Kohli. When things didn’t work out with anyone, this character was offered to Arbaaz Khan.
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya is a romantic comedy film, written and directed by Salman Khan’s brother, Sohail Khan. The movie also stars Dharmendra, Kiran Kumar, Abu Malik, Kunika, Aasif Sheikh, and Aastha Gill in supporting roles.
The movie was a huge success at the box office. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya bagged seven nominations including Best Film, Best Director (Sohail), Best Actor (Salman), and Best Supporting Actor (Arbaaz). It also won the RD Burman Award for New Music Talent (Kamaal Khan for O O Jaane Jaana). The song O O Jaane Jaana was also a huge hit and was one of the highest-selling albums of 1998.
