Salman Khan, Sooraj Barjatya, and Mohnish Bahl teamed up for three films, 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun', and 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain'.
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Mohnish Bahl's Epic Transformation: Villain to Sanskari Son in Sooraj Barjatya's Hits

  • Sooraj Barjatya, Salman Khan, and Mohnish Bahl delivered three blockbusters in 10 years: Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Hum Saath-Saath Hain.
  • Mohnish Bahl transitioned from playing a villain in Maine Pyar Kiya to positive, morally upright 'Sanskari Son' roles in subsequent films.
  • Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) launched Salman Khan's stardom and Mohnish Bahl's career, earning 7 Filmfare Awards and becoming an all-time blockbuster.
  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) became the first Hindi film to cross Rs 100 crore, winning a National Award and cementing Mohnish Bahl's positive image.
  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) completed the trio's hat-trick of blockbusters, featuring an ensemble cast and Salman Khan as 'Prem' again.

Why It Matters: Mohnish Bahl transformed from villain to 'Sanskari Son' in hit films with Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan.

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