Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi(1997)
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Akshay Kumar and Juhi Chawla in lead roles, with Paresh Rawal and Satish Kaushik in supporting parts. The story follows Raja, a lazy young man who believes an astrologer's prediction will bring him good fortune. He falls in love with Shalu and must pretend to be a fearless fighter to win her hand from her wealthy father. The film is a remake of the 1992 Telugu film Aa Okkati Adakku. It was produced by D.M.S. Films and Time Films. The movie received mixed reviews but was a commercial success at the box office. It is known for its lighthearted comedy and Akshay Kumar's energetic performance. The film released in theaters on October 9, 1997.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, YouTube, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A lazy man named Raja believes luck will solve all his problems. He falls in love with Shalu, whose father wants a brave son-in-law. Raja must pretend to be a fighter to win her. But a real champion challenges him, and Raja must find true courage.
“Love makes a lazy man brave.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi
Cast reunions in this film: Juhi Chawla & David Dhawan (6 films together), Juhi Chawla & Akshay Kumar (2 films together), and David Dhawan & Akshay Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by Akshay Kumar's popular 'Khiladi' film series, but this movie is not part of that action-thriller franchise.
- This was the first and only time actors Akshay Kumar and Juhi Chawla were paired as the lead romantic couple in a Hindi film.
- Director David Dhawan and actor Akshay Kumar collaborated for the first time with this film, starting a long professional partnership.
- The movie features a cameo by actor Paresh Rawal in a dual role, playing both a character named Rangeela and his lookalike.
- A popular comedy scene involving a mistaken identity at a hotel was partly filmed at the famous Rambagh Palace in Jaipur.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song, 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di,' that became a hit and is still remembered for its catchy tune.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a moderate commercial success, performing better in smaller cities and towns than in major metros.