Over the years Bollywood has produced several hit films. While filming such movies plenty of retakes are often required to capture the perfect shot. But what if we tell you that a movie shot in 1996 had to retake a kissing scene not just once or twice but 47 times? In the 90s intimate scenes were considered a big deal. In such a scenario when an actress had to perform a kissing scene 47 times it became a huge topic of discussion. The movie featured some of Bollywood’s biggest stars. The reason behind so many retakes was the freezing cold and a severe drop in temperature. Despite numerous challenges the film was successfully completed and went on to become a superhit. The movie we are talking about is Raja Hindustani. Released on November 15 1996 it starred Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles. It has been 29 years since the film’s release. Let’s take a look at some intriguing facts about it. The movie was shot in various scenic locations. While audiences loved every aspect of the film one particular scene required multiple takes—Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor’s lip-lock. When this scene was filmed in Ooty the weather was extremely cold. Karisma Kapoor revealed that during the shoot both she and Aamir Khan were continuously shivering due to the freezing temperatures. As a result the scene required 47 retakes to capture it perfectly. The films story follows the love tale of a taxi driver and a wealthy girl. The taxi driver falls in love with the girl and they get married but their relationship faces strong opposition from the girls mother. Helmed by Dharmesh Darshan the movie showcases a variety of emotions that resonated with the audience. Moreover its intriguing storyline kept viewers hooked until the very end. As a result the movie was a massive box office success. According to Wikipedia the budget of this film was only Rs 6 crore yet it earned around Rs 78 crore at the box office which was a remarkable feat at that time. Dharmesh was certain that the film would be a success and he was right. The audience greatly appreciated the on-screen chemistry between Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Even today people watch this film with enthusiasm. It holds a 6.1 rating on IMDb. If youre interested in watching it you can stream it on Jio Cinema.