Biwi No.1

<p>Prem Mehra is married to the devoted and traditional Pooja Khanna, and the couple has two children. Prem, a successful advertising executive, meets aspiring model Rupali Walia during a modeling interview at his office. The two begin an , leading Prem to leave his wife and children to live with Rupali. Upon discovering the affair, Pooja, with the support of Prem’s friend Lakhan, undergoes a transformation—adopting a modern lifestyle and pursuing a career in modeling. As part of her plan, she sends her children and mother-in-law to live with Prem and Rupali. Their presence causes strain in Prem’s new relationship, as they intentionally create difficulties for Rupali, accusing her of neglect and ill intentions. Over time, Prem begins to see the superficial nature of his relationship with Rupali, realizing that she was drawn to him for his wealth and status, in contrast to Pooja, who had supported him unconditionally. Rupali eventually reunites with her former boyfriend, Deepak. Meanwhile, Lakhan, who had been assisting Pooja, shares a platonic bond with Rupali and refers to her as his sister. His wife, Lovely, witnesses a hug between them and misunderstands the situation, prompting her to leave. Lakhan follows her and clarifies the misunderstanding, reaffirming his love by calling her his “Biwi No.1.” Note: was first offered the role of Pooja, but upon her refusal, Karisma Kapoor was roped in. The soundtrack was largely composed by and lyricized by except for the exceptions noted below. The songs “Chunnari Chunnari ” and “Ishq Sona Hai” became major hits after their release in 1999. The track “Aan Milo Ya Milne Se” did not feature in the movie. “Chunari Chunari” was later used in the 2001 film . opened to positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its screenplay, humor, and performances of the cast, with particular praise for Kapoor and Sen’s performances, emerging as a breakthrough for the latter. Despite clashing with the , emerged as a major commercial success at the box office, grossing 52.80 crore worldwide. It ranked as the , only behind the family drama , which also starred Salman, Karisma, Tabu, and Saif.</p>