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Could the blend of innocent charm, emotional depth and unforgettable songs in Salman Khan’s romance‑films from the 90s and early 2000s be the reason we still revisit them for that classic Bollywood magic?
'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' remains a fan‑favourite even decades later.
New Delhi: In the golden era of 1990s Bollywood and stretching into the early 2000s, Salman Khan emerged as the emblem of heartfelt romance — his soft‑spoken charm, earnest glances and soulful songs capturing the imagination of millions. From wedding‑filled celebrations and family rituals to youthful passion and selfless devotion, his films choreographed love in multiple hues. In this journey through his five most romantic films of the 90s and early 2000s, we revisit why his onscreen relationships felt timeless, why the music still lingers, and how his romantic hero persona became part of Bollywood’s lexicon of love.
Released in 1991, Saajan casts Salman as Akash, a man in a love triangle who ultimately sacrifices his own feelings in the name of friendship and honour. His performance brought out a mature, emotional side of romance.
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This 1994 family‑romance film features Salman as Prem opposite Madhuri Dixit’s Nisha; the film elevates romantic love by anchoring it in celebrations, traditions and tender moments.
Coming toward the end of the decade, this film shows Salman as Suraj who pursues love with a playful yet determined energy. It blends youthful romance, energetic songs and the classic Bollywood fight‑for‑love theme.
Also released in 1998, this film presents a more reflective romantic hero – Salman begins as a flirt but gradually transforms into someone capable of commitment and emotional depth.
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Shifting into the early 2000s, this 2000 film shows Salman in a love triangle involving two heroines. The story retains the classic emotional beats of romance while adding the early‑2000s polish in style and presentation.
Together these films trace Salman Khan’s evolution in the romantic genre. From the grand family‑festive love in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! to the lively young romance of Pyaar Kiya…, and into the more emotionally layered Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, we see different facets of love. The songs, the star‑chemistry, the lavish sets and the emotional stakes all combined to make these films enduring.
Even today the romance of these movies feels familiar and warm. They remind us that onscreen love doesn’t always need cynicism—sometimes what we want is sincerity, melody and someone who stands by you. Salman’s roles in these films helped define the idea of “Bollywood romantic hero” for many viewers.
