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Andaz Apna Apna Turns 31: Andaz Apna Apna, which came out in 1994, has garnered the cult status over the years. Thanks to its cast, characters, dialogue, and hilarious storytelling, it is now regarded as one of the most rewatched and referenced Hindi comedies ever. The phenomenon of meme culture and the repetition value of Andaz Apna Apna are responsible for its transformation from a commercial flop to a language landmark. Entire generations of Indian millennials and Gen Z grew up watching the movie on repeat thanks to its timely reruns over the decades and its popularity on cable television in the years after its release.

Andaz Apna Apna, led by Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan also starred Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal in significant roles. With a global total of Rs 7.59 crore, the movie made a lifetime net collection of Rs 5.15 crore in India back in the time. These figures are considered respectable now, given that it was over 31 years ago. However, the movie was seen as a failure when it was first released.

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5 Reasons Why Andaz Apna Apna Remains Forever Favourite

1. Timeless Comic Chemistry

Salman Khan's Prem and Aamir Khan's Amar are two of Bollywood's most recognisable comedy protagonists. The film gains heart from their interaction, which is characterised by naïve scheming, amusing competition, and easy timing. Their chemistry is entertaining, erratic, and incredibly endearing.

2. Iconic Characters & Dialogue

From Crime Master Gogo to Teja and Ram Gopal Bajaj, every character has a distinct identity that audiences still remember. Dialogues like 'Aila Govinda.'  'Teja main hoon. Mark idhar hai.' have become pop-culture treasures.

3. Ahead-of-Its-Time Humour

The film’s absurdist, self-aware comedy was far ahead of its era. Its tone feels closer to modern meme humour than typical ‘90s Bollywood slapstick.

4. Memes Before Memes Existed

The movie essentially foresaw the rise of meme culture. Even among people who weren't alive when the movie came out, lines, expressions, and scenes are still making the rounds on social media.

5. Evergreen Repeat Value

No matter how many times you watch it, Andaz Apna Apna never loses its charm. The jokes land every time, making it a comfort film for generations.

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Andaz Apna Apna's hilariously wild humor and oddball catchphrases have made it a staple of our everyday talks. Co-writer Dilip Shukla and director Rajkumar Santoshi created witty, ridiculous, and instantly unforgettable sentences that quickly became commonplace and are still relevant today


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