Himani Shivpuri remembers being lifted by Salman Khan as she revisits their first meeting
Mumbai, Dec. 28 (IANS) – Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri reflected on a memorable moment that came full circle on Salman Khan’s birthday. Shivpuri, who first appeared on a Bollywood set in the 1994 hit Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, recalled how an impromptu gesture from the superstar during their opening scenes left a lasting impression.
With a solid foundation in theater—having performed with the NSD Repertory—Shivpuri was stepping into an entirely new world of film, surrounded by the era’s biggest stars such as Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Kader Khan, Rima Kallingal, and Anupam Kher (the only actor she knew from her stage days who had come to watch her work). She shared a photo from the Hum Aapke Hain Koun set in a heartfelt message:
“Happy Birthday to Salman khan, the Bhaijan of our industry !I can‑never forget my first meeting with Bhaijan, it was On the sets of Hum apke Hain kaun, my first commercial film. I had come from Nsd repertory, theatre background, this was completely different – big stars, Madhuri, Salman ,Binduji, Rima, Anupam- the only one I knew was Anupam , my senior who had come to watch my play- Surya.”
In the same post, she reminisced about the on‑set conversation and the unplanned lift that caught everyone’s attention:
“So my first scene with Bhaijan- Sooraj ji explained the scene, Soorajji said action, and to everyone’s surprise Salman lifted me up. I coming from theatrical background just reacted. Soorajji liked the take and kept it. I went on to do many films with him, Biwi no-1,Bandhan,Hum Sath Sath Hain, Chal Mere Bhai,Veergati,to name a few,from Chachi jaan to his Mom, and he never failed to surpire me- the boy with golden heart! God Bless him, may he continue to entertain us ,suprise us , and continue to rule our hearts! #beinghuman #salmankhan.”
Shivpuri’s tribute followed a series of collaborations with Khan over the years, including Biwi No. 1, Bandhan, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Chal Mere Bhai, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, and several others.
The actress’s heartfelt message highlights a unique moment where Salman Khan, then a rising star, lifted Shivpuri in a surprise stunt that director Sooraj Barjatya allowed to stay in the final cut—an instance that has become part of both fans’ and industry insiders’ cherished memories.
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