Did you know Mahesh Bhatt’s 1990 film Aashiqui was initially meant for a TV release? Here’s what Gulshan Kumar did to make it a hit
The 1990 movie Aashiqui, helmed by Mahesh Bhatt, is still revered for its emotionally resonant music and poignant love tale. In the leading roles were Rahul Roy, Anu Aggarwal, and Deepak Tijori, with this being the beginning of the Aashiqui franchise. However, here’s an interesting tidbit: the film was initially planned for television broadcast and had a relatively small budget of only Rs 40 lakh. It was Gulshan Kumar who played a crucial part in transforming it into a massive hit.