The Chaitanya Tamhane film bagged over 20 awards, which included the National Award and also had the honour of being India’s official entry to the Oscars.
This actor lost out on Maine Pyaar Kiya where his first film as a lead hero was flopped. Later the actor turned into a director and made six films in the last 20 years.
It was rumored to be an unofficial remake of A Kiss Before Dying. Kajol played a major role in the movie, which also marked Shilpa Shetty's acting debut. Deepak stated that he had offered the director team the idea of recreating the movie in an interview from the previous year.
Deepak Tijori, known for his roles in Aashiqui, Khiladi, and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, was almost cast as Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya before losing the role to Salman Khan.
In the weekend episode of India’s Got Talent, we will see a reunion of the 90’s stars like Chunky Pandey, Rahul Roy, Deepak Tijori, and Ayesha Jhulka. A group from Chhattisgargh performed brilliantly on the song Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar from the Mansoor Khan directorial Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikendar and Deepak reminisced some sweet memories of the film.