Made in Rs 2.5 crore, this film earned Rs 24 crore, created controversy due to its…, was banned by…
GH News February 12, 2025 07:06 PM
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Khal Nayak created sensation as soon as it hit theatres becoming the second-highest grossing film of 1993. Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit-starrer created a stir after the release of its popular song Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai. Several organisations and radio channels banned the song for its suggestive lyrics.
Filmed on Bollywoods 90s diva Madhuri Dixit Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai became an instant hit upon its release. Reportedly around 32 parties and organisations openly criticised the song for being too obscene. Moreover it was banned from airing on All India Radio and the Doordarshan channel. It became Indias most controversial song even reaching the Parliament for discussion 30 years ago.
Despite facing a lot of controversies this single song still sold more than 1 crore cassettes in its first release week and made a record of the highest sales for an album. Along with the song Khal Nayak too became superhit at the box office. Sanjay Dutts performance as Bablu won the hearts of people.
The song Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai was choreographed by the legendary late choreographer Saroj Khan and its lyrics were penned by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This song was one of the main reasons for Khal Nayak to become superhit. Madhuri Dixit performed this song alongside Neena Gupta who gave many insights about its making in her autobiography.
Made under the direction of Subhash Ghai Khal Nayak stars Sanjay Dutt Madhuri Dixit Jackie Shroff Anupam Kher Rakhee Gulzar and more. Released on August 6 1993 Khal Nayak became a commercial as well as critical hit garnering widespread acclaim for its cast performance music and screenplay. The on-screen pairing of Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay was also highly appreciated by audiences. Despite the backlash Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai from Khal Nayak became Bollywoods most iconic songs.