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Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan together are the formula for a Bollywood classic; these movies are proof
Juhi Chawla turns 55 today.
Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan have appeared in cult classics such as Darr and Yes Boss
Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla’s on-screen pairing is one of the most beloved by Indian cinephiles to date. When the film is directed by an iconic director, such as Yash Chopra with Darr or Aziz Mirza with Yes Boss, the excitement level skyrockets. This "jodi" brings fun, excitement, and drama—everything needed to make a Bollywood drama a big success.On Juhi Chawla’s birthday, we pen down some of her iconic films, which feature Shah Rukh Khan opposite her.,
1/5
Yes Boss
The 1997 romantic drama film features Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Aditya Pancholi in the lead roles. It is an adaptation of the 1993 film For Love Or Money, which was directed by Aziz Mirza. In it, Shah Rukh plays Rahul, an ambitious worker whose boss, Siddharth (Aditya), gives him meaningless jobs like getting women to fall in love with him. Rahul’s efforts bear fruit when Seema (Juhi) falls in love with Rahul instead, and they both live happily ever after. The charming romantic film is a treat for cinephiles and is one of the few that teaches that love pierces all.Where you can watch this: SonyLiv,
2/5
Darr
In the thriller action drama directed by Yash Chopra, Rahul (Shah Rukh) is a psychopath who is obsessed with Kiran (Juhi) and stalks her, causing her to lose her mental stability. He develops plans and gets close to Kiran and her boyfriend, Sunil (Sunny). His obsession grows over time, and the couple does not become aware of his intentions until the climax, where a tussle takes place between the two lovers. The film has become a cult classic over the years and is a must-watch for Indian cinephiles.Where you can watch this: Amazon Prime Video,
3/5
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Nana Patekar, and Amrita Singh all play parts in the romantic comedy from 1992. It was directed by Aziz Mirza. It focuses on the life of Raj Mathur (Shah Rukh), an ambitious civil engineer who comes to Bombay in search of a good-paying job. He meets Jai (Nana) and Renu (Juhi) in the process, who help him make a living in Bombay and get him a job. Raj loses sight in between and gets caught up with the lifestyle of Sapna (Amrita). This creates a tussle between Raj and his friends, which eventually leads him to quit his job and get back to his normal life. The heartwarming, realistic film will be a treat to watch on weekends.Where you can watch this: Amazon Prime Video,
4/5
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
The satirical drama, directed once more by Aziz Mirza, follows Ajay (Shah Rukh) and Ria (Juhi), who are journalistic rivals from opposing companies who form an alliance to stage a fake encounter with the minister's brother-in-law, not realising that things will spiral out of control. Madanlal, the brother-in-law, is gunned down by another goon, Mohan, who later escapes from jail. After learning the truth, Ajay and Ria try to save Mohan and get him justice, which does not sit well with their employers, who duped them. Ajay and Ria later led protestors into the prison gates to get Mohan his due justice. The very inspiring film is sure to boost you with emotions of patriotism and justice.Where you can watch this: Netflix,
5/5
Duplicate
Action, comedy, and drama—Duplicate has it all. Helmed by Mahesh Bhatt, the film features Shah Rukh Khan in double roles as Bablu and Manu, Juhi Chawla as Sonia, and Sonali Bendre as Lily. The chaotic tale runs between the two opposing worlds of Bablu and Manu and the chaos it brings when their worlds intermingle; the police can’t identify the real goon, and their girlfriends are also not able to identify their respective boyfriends. The tale becomes a fun ride and keeps you hooked to the screens till the very happy ending that Bablu deserves.Where you can watch this: Netflix,