The audience thoroughly enjoyed the on-screen chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini in Baghban. Their powerful performances earned widespread praise and the duo was honoured with the Screen Award for Jodi No. 1. Both Bachchan and Malini also received nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress at the 49th Filmfare Awards. Both actors brought life to their characters in this film. Released in 2003 Hema and Amitabh played the role of parents of four children. Amitabh Bachchans character was Raj Malhotra and Hema played the role of Pooja Malhotra. Filmmaker Ravi Chopras wife Renu Chopra recently shared an anecdote. She said that Hema was wholeheartedly attached to the project and was completely immersed in the character of Pooja. She even improvised in many scenes. In a recent interview with Pinkvilla Renuka spoke about various aspects of the film. She also revealed how Hema Malini requested to have her blouse stitched much tighter than usual. Renuka explained that in one of the scenes where Amitabh Bachchan had to fasten Hema’s blouse the veteran actress wanted a certain look on her face to deliver the best emotional impact. During the conversation Renuka said “There was a scene where she was getting ready standing in front of a mirror. At that time Raj comes from behind and upon seeing her says ‘Wow.’ Hema asked me to stitch her blouse a bit tighter so that when Amit ji comes he can fasten it tightly. She said ‘That touch would give me the look I want’—one that conveyed ‘He’s touched me. After so many years of being married it meant so much.’ She is a very romantic person in real life.” Let us tell you Pooja Malhotras role was first offered to Tabu but she refused because she was only 36 years old at that time and did not want to play the role of a mother of 4 children. Later she worked with Amitabh Bachchan in Cheeni Kum. Baghban also had a cameo by Salman Khan and Mahima Chaudhary. Salmans role was added especially for distributors so that the film could find a buyer. The film had a slow start but word of mouth publicity changed its fortunes and it became a superhit. The movie made in Rs 10 crore earned Rs 43.11 crore.