Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane to celebrate Salman Khan’s birthday.
Warm Memories from ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’
Recalling her debut commercial film, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun,’ Himani shared her initial meeting with the superstar and a memorable moment during filming. Coming from a strong theatre background, she reflected on how her journey in Bollywood began and her experiences working alongside Salman in several successful projects. She cherished the actor as a genuine person with a heart of gold.
A Memorable Incident on Set
Posting photos from the sets of ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun,’ Himani described her first scene with Salman. Director Sooraj Barjatya explained the shot and called for action. To everyone’s surprise, Salman lifted her mid-scene. Her instinctive reaction as a theatre artist impressed the director so much that the spontaneous take was retained in the film.
Himani shared a heartfelt message: “Happy Birthday to Salman Khan, the Bhaijan of our industry! I can never forget my first meeting with Bhaijan; it was on the sets of Hum Aapke Hain Koun, my first commercial film. Coming from NSD repertory and a theatre background, this experience was completely different—big stars like Madhuri, Salman, Bindu, Rima, and Anupam. The only one I knew was Anupam, my senior who had come to watch my play, Surya.”
She continued, “In my first scene with Bhaijan, Sooraj ji explained the scene, said action, and to everyone’s surprise, Salman lifted me up. Coming from a theatrical background, I instinctively reacted. Soorajji liked the take and kept it. I went on to do many films with him, such as Biwi No. 1, Bandhan, Hum Sath Sath Hain, Chal Mere Bhai, and Veergati, to name a few. From Chachi Jaan to his mom, he never failed to surprise me—the boy with a golden heart! God bless him; may he continue to entertain us, surprise us, and rule our hearts! #beinghuman #salmankhan.”
A Successful Collaboration
Himani Shivpuri and Salman Khan have collaborated in various films, including “Hum Aapke Hain Koun,” “Biwi No. 1,” “Bandhan,” “Hum Sath Sath Hain,” “Chal Mere Bhai,” and “Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge,” among others.