In this throwback image, Shah Rukh Khan is seen in his signature romantic pose, kneeling before Juhi Chawla in a classic film proposal gesture.
Meanwhile, Mohanlal and Mammootty, two of Mollywood’s biggest stars, stand by with amused expressions, seemingly playfully dismissing SRK’s grand romantic proposal. The scene is a delightful reminder of the film’s unique charm and the light-hearted interactions among the stars across film industries.
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Interestingly, SRK was initially slated to make his Malayalam film debut with ‘Harikrishnans’. Reportedly, his role was supposed to be a pivotal one, intended to marry Juhi Chawla’s character, who was the mutual love interest of both Mohanlal and Mammootty’s characters. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, SRK’s participation did not materialise, leading to Mohanlal and Mammootty’s characters marrying Juhi Chawla in two separate versions of the film’s climax.
Meanwhile, Mammootty, during the launch of Goa Governor P. Sreedhara Pillai’s latest books at the Kochi National Book Festival, shared the reason behind this dual-climax strategy. The film’s promotional tactic involved screening two different endings in separate theaters to attract audiences and fans of both the actors.
Directed by Fazil, ‘Harikrishnans’ was released in the year 1998 and the movie was brilliantly balanced between a murder mystery and romance. The movie also flawlessly balanced the stardom of Mohanlal and Mammootty, with an effective screenplay.
