Actresses Madhuri Dixit, Renuka Shahane, and Priya Berde reunited on the popular quiz show Kon Honar Crorepati on 17 October 2026, reliving cherished moments from the making of Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! — the 1994 blockbuster directed by Sooraj Barjatya that remains one of Hindi cinema's most beloved family films. The on-screen reunion offered fans a rare window into the warmth and camaraderie that existed behind the camera.

How the Bond Began

Madhuri recalled learning about the cast with genuine excitement. 'When I got the film's script, I didn't know anything about the casting. But when I found out that you both were doing the film, I was very happy,' she said. She added, 'When we first met, I thought, at least now I'll have someone to speak Marathi with, gossip with, and have fun with! It felt wonderful. When I met you, it felt like I had met someone of my own. I used to feel like you were my own sister.'

Shared Rooms and No Vanity Vans

Priya Berde paid tribute to Madhuri's unassuming nature on set. 'You were always so down to earth, right from the beginning. Whenever I met you, I never once felt that you had an attitude. We used to share rooms during the shoot, and there was never a moment when we felt the need for a separate room or a separate vanity van,' she recalled. The candid admission is notable given Madhuri's stature as one of Bollywood's biggest stars of that era. 'There were so many artists on set, and being able to adjust among so many people is a big thing. Even today, I remember all the fun and masti we had,' Priya added.

The Marathi Spirit on Set

The trio described a strongly Marathi atmosphere on set, with the cameraman and several technicians also being Marathi-speaking. Renuka Shahane recalled that director Sooraj Barjatya would joke during breaks: 'There are so many Marathi people here that we could make a Marathi film during our shooting breaks!' Madhuri reflected that the off-screen bond translated directly onto screen: 'The bond we developed during that time came through in the film — all that warmth and everything we shared. Everyone else would get jealous of us because we were always having so much fun.'

Ooty Shoot and Iconic Sequences

Madhuri and Renuka also reminisced about the film's elaborate sets and outdoor shooting schedule. Madhuri specifically recalled filming in Ooty, where the team shot the beloved 'Dhiktana' song and the memorable cricket match sequence — both of which became cultural touchstones for a generation of Hindi film audiences.

Why the Reunion Resonates

Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! released in 1994 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of its decade, drawing audiences back to theatres multiple times for its celebration of family and festivity. More than three decades later, the personal stories shared by its lead actresses underscore how the film's warmth was not merely scripted — it was lived. The reunion is likely to rekindle nostalgia among millions who grew up watching the film.