Yes, you heard it right, Andaz Apna Apna re-release has been confirmed and the film is comming to the theatres! On Andaz Apna Apna 30th anniversary, Amar and Prem’s (played by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan) nonsensical genius will finally be experienced the way it was meant to be, on the big screen, with an audience full of people laughing uncontrollably. If you’ve never watched this film, firstly, shame shame, and secondly, now’s your golden chance to redeem yourself!
Back in 1994, Bollywood wasn’t quite ready for this brand of comedy. The audience was still obsessed with melodrama, over-the-top action heroes, and villains who kidnapped someone’s maa within the first 15 minutes. And here came Rajkumar Santoshi’s Andaz Apna Apna, a film so ridiculous, so hilarious, and so ahead of its time that nobody knew what to do with it.
It was basically India’s answer to Dumb and Dumber, but with more masala, more “mark idhar hai” moments, and Crime Master Gogo dancing into our hearts forever. It wasn’t a hit when it was released, but over the years, it has gained cult status. And now, it’s returning to theatres in April 2025, which means time is coming to toss aside all responsibilities and book your tickets! (Confirmed by Bollywood Hungama).
Picture this: Two useless guys (Amar and Prem – played by Salman Khan and Aamir Khan) dream of marrying a rich heiress (Raveena) while stumbling through a series of absurd misadventures involving a villain with an identity crisis (Teja), his clueless twin brother (Ram Gopal Bajaj), and a crime lord who plays marbles with people’s eyeballs (shoutout to Crime Master Gogo).
Add in some iconic one-liners—”Aila!” “Ooi Maa!” “Do dost ek pyale mein chai peeyenge”, and you’ve got a movie that still manages to crack people up three decades later.
But why didn’t it work in 1994? Maybe the audience wasn’t ready for such self-aware humor. Maybe people were too busy crying over dramatic love stories. Whatever the reason, Andaz Apna Apna took its sweet time to become cult classic Bollywood comedy. And boy, we are glad it did!
If Sholay gave us “Kitne aadmi the?”, Andaz Apna Apna gave us “Teja main hoon, mark idhar hai.” This film is the OG meme factory. Still wondering why this movie is iconic? “Aap purush hi nahi, mahapurush hain!”
If ever there was a movie that deserved to be seen in a packed theatre, it’s this one. Watching it alone on your laptop while eating Maggi is one thing, but watching it in a cinema hall where everyone laughs together at Prem’s stupidity and Amar’s overconfidence? That’s an experience that can’t be beaten.
Not to mention, this re-release will introduce Andaz Apna Apna to Gen Z. It’s time for them to stop watching reels and experience peak Bollywood comedy the way millennials did.
This is not just a movie. This is cult classic Bollywood comedy. A film that makes zero sense yet makes perfect sense. A film where heroes are jobless, villains are confused, and every single character is funnier than the last. So, don’t think too much, call your “do dost”, and get ready to relive the madness!
Which is your favorite dialogue from Andaz Apna Apna? Drop it in the comments—let’s see who the real fans are!
