Jaya Bachchans sister Rita Verma married actor Rajeev Verma who has worked in films like Maine Pyar Kiya Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Koi Mil Gaya Andaaz Hum Saath Saath Haain Biwi No. 1 to name a few. Known for his fatherly roles he played Salman Khan’s onscreen father so often that many believed he was his real-life father! In an old interview with NDTV Verma talked about working with Salman in Maine Pyar Kiya. Let me tell you even today people call me Salman Khans father. People still remember the dialogue of the film. This film will always remain green he told the portal. Maine Pyar Kiya left such a lasting impact that many believed he was Salman’s real-life father. Speaking about its success Rajeev mentioned that the film remains timeless with audiences still recalling its dialogues even today. Maine Pyar Kiya became a massive box office hit. With a budget of Rs 1 crore the movie emerged as a commercial blockbuster grossing Rs 45 crore in 1989. It became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year and the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1980s. Rajeev plays the role of Prems father Kishan Kumar Chaudhary. Not many know prior to Maine Pyar Kiyas production Rajshri Productions was struggling financially and was on the verge of closing down. Sooraj Barjatyas father Rajkumar Barjatya suggested the story of the film and it worked wonders. The fees of Salman Khan was Rs 31000 and Sooraj took home Rs 100000.