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'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' Turns 26, Bhansali Recounts 'Love in the Air' on Set

He resisted calls to alter the story’s conclusion despite the lead actors’ off-screen chemistry.

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Overview

  • Bhansali Productions marked 26 years of the film with a special video showcasing its most memorable scenes.
  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali said there was “love in the air” on set, with cast veterans and leads forming what he described as a close-knit family.
  • He resisted calls to rewrite the film’s ending despite the reported off-screen romance between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai.
  • The director affirmed he will never remake the romance drama but said he would welcome collaborating with Aishwarya Rai again.
  • Made on a budget of around Rs 15 crore, the film grossed Rs 50 crore worldwide and its music by Ismail Darbar remains celebrated.