That movie of Salman Khan was directed by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. His stepmother Helen also worked in it.
You all must have heard the name Sanjay Leela Bhansali, where movies are known by the name of their lead character, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movies run and sell in his name. Be it Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, Heera Mandi, Padmavat or Gangubai. This director is known for his grand sets prepared with great details. His movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam with Salman Khan is a favorite of the fans. But do you know that there is another movie released in 1996, in which not only Salman Khan but also his stepmother Helen has appeared?
Khamoshi is a musical romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, in which Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala were seen in the lead roles. You may not have seen this movie but you must have heard its famous songs ‘Bahon Ke Darmiya’, and ‘Aaj Main Upar’ somewhere. Apart from this, Salman Khan’s stepmother Helen also appears in the role of Maria in the film. But do you know that Salman Khan had to convince his stepmother Helen to work in this film, and only then did she agree to play the role of Maria?
Apart from this, the German film ‘Beyond Silence’ was inspired by the film Khamoshi. Madhuri Dixit was the first choice of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but after her refusal, the film was offered to Manisha Koirala. Talking about the success of the film, the film earned 14.26 crores from a budget of only 6 crores. At the same time, it also received a lot of love from the fans.
