Did Shah Rukh Khan accept payment for 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'?

No, Shah Rukh Khan refused to accept a pending payment of Rs 95 lakh for his role in the film, citing his willingness to do the project for the producer.

What was the producer's offer to Shah Rukh Khan for the film?

Producer KC Bokadia offered Shah Rukh Khan Rs 2 crore for approximately 20 days of work, which was more than his usual fee at the time.

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SRK's Rs 95 Lakh Sacrifice for 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'

Q: How was Salman Khan cast in 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'?

Producer KC Bokadia approached Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, who agreed to his son's participation after being informed about the Tamil original film.

28 Apr

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Shah Rukh Khan refused to accept Rs 95 lakh payment for 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'.
Producer KC Bokadia approached Salman Khan's father for his role.
Shah Rukh Khan agreed to star after watching the Tamil original.

SRK's Rs 95 Lakh Sacrifice for 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'

The producer of the 2002 film 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam', KC Bokadia, recently shared intriguing anecdotes about casting Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Bokadia revealed that for Salman Khan's role, he approached the actor's father, Salim Khan, who agreed to his son's participation after being informed about the Tamil original, 'Thotta Chinungi'.

Shah Rukh Khan's casting involved a direct offer. Bokadia informed him about the remake and offered Rs 2 crore for approximately 20 days of work, a sum higher than his usual fee. Shah Rukh watched the Tamil version and, despite admitting he didn't understand such films, agreed to be part of the project.