Renuka Shahane’s On-Set Memory (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Hum Aapke Hain Koun was a landmark film that redefined Bollywood’s family drama genre and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the movie was a grand celebration of Indian traditions with Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit leading an ensemble cast. Among them, Renuka Shahane stood out as Pooja, the perfect elder sister whose warmth and charm won over audiences.

For Shahane, the film was a turning point. Though she had appeared on television and in films before, Hum Aapke Hain Koun cemented her as the quintessential “girl next door.” However, her character’s tragic demise in the film left an unforgettable impact on viewers. Decades later, Renuka recalls the behind-the-scenes moments of filming her on-screen death and funeral, including a hilarious incident from the set.

The cast members asked Renuka Shahane...