Biwi No.1
| Biwi No.1 | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | David Dhawan |
| Written by | Crazy Mohan |
| Story by | Balu Mahendra Ananthu |
| Based on | Sathi Leelavathi by Balu Mahendra |
| Produced by | Vashu Bhagnani |
| Starring | Anil Kapoor Salman Khan Karisma Kapoor Tabu Sushmita Sen |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Edited by | A. Muthu Tarun Kripalani |
| Music by | Anu Malik |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Tips Industries |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹12 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹49.81 crore[1] |
Biwi No.1 (transl. Wife No. 1) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan, being a remake of the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi. It stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, and Sushmita Sen in lead roles, with Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan in special appearances.
Biwi No.1 opened to positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its screenplay, humor, and performances of the cast, particularly for Karisma Kapoor and Sen's performances, emerging as a breakthrough for the latter.
Biwi No. 1 proved to be a major commercial success at the box office, grossing ₹52.80 crore worldwide, ranking as the second highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
At the 45th Filmfare Awards, Biwi No.1 received 7 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Dhawan) and Best Actress (Karisma Kapoor), with Sen winning Best Supporting Actress.
Plot
[edit]Prem Mehra is married to the devoted and traditional Pooja Khanna, and the couple has two children. Prem, a successful advertising executive, meets aspiring model Rupali Walia during a modeling interview at his office. The two begin an extramarital affair, leading Prem to leave his wife and children to live with Rupali.
Upon discovering the affair, Pooja, with the support of Prem's friend Lakhan, undergoes a transformation—adopting a modern lifestyle and pursuing a career in modeling. As part of her plan, she sends her children and mother-in-law to live with Prem and Rupali. Their presence causes strain in Prem's new relationship, as they intentionally create difficulties for Rupali, accusing her of neglect and ill intentions.
Over time, Prem begins to see the superficial nature of his relationship with Rupali, realizing that she was drawn to him for his wealth and status, in contrast to Pooja, who had supported him unconditionally. Rupali eventually reunites with her former boyfriend, Deepak.
Meanwhile, Lakhan, who had been assisting Pooja, shares a platonic bond with Rupali and refers to her as his sister. His wife, Lovely, witnesses a hug between them and misunderstands the situation, prompting her to leave. Lakhan follows her and clarifies the misunderstanding, reaffirming his love by calling her his "Biwi No.1."
Cast
[edit]- Anil Kapoor as Dr. Lakhan Khurana
- Salman Khan as Prem Mehra
- Karisma Kapoor as Pooja Mehra
- Tabu as Lovely Khurana
- Sushmita Sen as Rupali Walia
- Saif Ali Khan as Deepak Sharma (guest appearance)
- Himani Shivpuri as Sushila Mehra
- Master Varun as Bunty "Billu" Khurana
- Baby Karishma as Pinky Mehra
- Master Shahrukh as Rinku Mehra
- Rajeev Verma as Harish Khanna
- Kannu Gill as Meenakshi Khanna
- Guddi Maruti as Travel Agent
- Amitabh Bachchan as himself (special appearance)
Note: Manisha Koirala was first offered the role of Pooja, but upon her refusal, Karisma Kapoor was roped in.
Music
[edit]| Biwi No.1 | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 8 April 1999 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Tips Music |
The Biwi No.1 soundtrack was largely composed by Anu Malik and lyricized by Sameer except for the exceptions noted below. The songs "Chunnari Chunnari[2]" and "Ishq Sona Hai" became major hits after their release in 1999.[3] The track "Aan Milo Ya Milne Se" did not feature in the movie. "Chunari Chunari" was later used in the 2001 film Monsoon Wedding.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chunnari Chunnari" | Sameer | Anu Malik | Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Anuradha Sriram | 05:36 |
| 2. | "Biwi No.1" | Dev Kohli | Anu Malik | Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Poornima Shrestha | 07:19 |
| 3. | "Jungle Hai" | Sameer | Anu Malik | Kumar Sanu, Hema Sardesai | 06:13 |
| 4. | "Ishq Sona Hai" | Sameer | Anu Malik | Shankar Mahadevan, Hema Sardesai | 06:17 |
| 5. | "Hai Hai Mirchi" | Sukhwinder Singh | Anu Malik | Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik | 05:37 |
| 6. | "Mehboob Mere" | Sukhwinder Singh | Sukhwinder Singh | Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik | 05:04 |
| 7. | "Mujhe Maaf Karna" | Sameer | Anu Malik | Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Anmol Malik, Aditya Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 07:28 |
| 8. | "Aan Milo Ya Milne Se" | Sameer | Anu Malik | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan | 07:47 |
| Total length: | 51:31 | ||||
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Biwi No.1 opened to positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its screenplay, humor, and performances of the cast, with particular praise for Kapoor and Sen's performances, emerging as a breakthrough for the latter.[4][5]
Box office
[edit]Despite clashing with the 1999 Cricket World Cup, Biwi No.1 emerged as a major commercial success at the box office, grossing ₹52.80 crore worldwide.[6] It ranked as the second highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, only behind the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain, which also starred Salman, Karisma, Tabu, and Saif.
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Ceremony Date[7] | Category | Recipients and Nominees | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | 13 February 2000 | Best Film | Biwi No.1 | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Director | David Dhawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Karisma Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sushmita Sen | Won | |||
| Best Comedian | Anil Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Salman Khan | Nominated | ||||
| Best Music Director | Anu Malik | Nominated | |||
| IIFA Awards | 24 June 2000 | Best Film | Biwi No.1 | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Director | David Dhawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Karisma Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Anil Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Comedian | Won | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sushmita Sen | Won | |||
| Tabu | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Anil Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Comedian | Won | ||||
| Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Sushmita Sen | Won | ||
| Best Sensational Actor – Male | Anil Kapoor | Won | |||
| Screen Awards | 23 January 2000 | Best Film | Biwi No.1 | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Director | David Dhawan | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Karisma Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sushmita Sen | Won | |||
| Best Comedian | Tabu | Nominated | |||
| Best Music Director | Anu Malik | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Rumi Jaffery | Nominated | |||
| Best Dialogue | Nominated | ||||
| Best Costume Design | Vikram Phadnis | Nominated | |||
| Zee Cine Awards | 11 March 2000 | Best Actor | Salman Khan | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Actress | Karisma Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Anil Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sushmita Sen | Won | |||
| Tabu | Nominated | ||||
| Best Music Director | Anu Malik | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist | Dev Kohli for "Biwi No.1" | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biwi No.1 – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ Chunari Chunari (From "Biwi No. 1") (Full Song & Lyrics) - Kisi Disco Mein Jaye (The Party Album) - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 3 July 2013, retrieved 17 September 2023
- ^ Ishq Sona Hai (Full Song & Lyrics) - Biwi No. 1 - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 28 May 1999, retrieved 17 September 2023
- ^ "Rediff on the NeT, Movies: The Biwi No 1 review".
- ^ Vijiyan, K.N. (12 June 1999). "See 'Biwi' for stars and Salman's antics". The New Straits Times. p. 24.
- ^ "Biwi No.1 – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ Biwi No. 1 (1999) - Awards - IMDb, retrieved 17 September 2023
- ^ "Sushmita Sen Awards". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (2000)". IMDb. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Star Screen Award Winners 2000 – Sixth (6th) Screen-Videocon Awards". www.awardsandshows.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Lux Zee Cine Awards 2000 - 3rd Zee Cine Awards". www.awardsandshows.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Biwi No.1 at IMDb
- Biwi No. 1 on Gomolo.in