Anu Malik's Baazigar: A Low-Budget Thriller That Made History and Launched SRK

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Anu Malik's Baazigar: A Low-Budget Thriller That Made History and Launched SRK
- •Anu Malik's 1993 film 'Baazigar', starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Shilpa Shetty, became a superhit with a budget of ₹2-3 crore, grossing ₹15 crore.
- •The film's music, composed by Anu Malik, was a blockbuster, earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
- •Inspired by the 1966 film 'Teesri Manzil', 'Baazigar' was a turning point for Shah Rukh Khan's career.
- •Anu Malik reused tunes from 'Baazigar' for other successful films like 'Ishq' (1997) and 'Fiza' (2000), showcasing his innovative approach.
- •The song 'Ae Mere Humsafar, Ae Meri Jaanejaan' from 'Baazigar' was inspired by Kishore Kumar's 'Khoobsurat Haseena' and its whistle tune led to 'Ishq Hua, Kaise Hua' in 'Ishq'.
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