The crime - thriller Baazigar, directed by Abbas–Mustan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles, changed the way a leading hero was portrayed on big screen. The film marked the debut of Shilpa Shetty who mesmerized the audience with her beauty and talent. As the film completed 25 years on November 12, Shah Rukh Khan recreated the iconic dialogue and penned beautiful note.
Recreating the iconic dialogue "Haar kar jeetne wale ko Baazigar kehte hai", SRK wrote, "25yrs of Baazigar. A film that defines my career & gave me lifelong friends. Thx Utd 7 @rtnjn @theabbasmustan @KajolAtUN @TheShilpaShetty Thomas Johnnybhai Annu Rakhiji Sid Dilip Sarojji Rekha AkbarB & everyone on the film."
Shilpa Shetty, who made her debut with the film, shared a hilarious video from her vacation and revealed how she survived the drop in the film. “12th November on this day I made my debut with Baazigar. Dunno how time has flown as we celebrate #25yrsofbaazigar and #25yrs of my career ????????????Heartfelt gratitude from the bottom of my heart to team #baazigar, @iamsrk @kajol #abbasmustan #Ratanji for the support and last but not the least my audience for always showing me sooooo much love and being so forgiving,” she wrote alongside the video.
Shah Rukh Khan played the anti-hero in Baazigar Ajay Sharma, a young man who seeks revenge for his father's death which was as a result of his trusted employee Madan Chopra (Dalip Tahil), He had two daughters, the elder one is Seema (Shilpa Shetty) and the younger one is Priya (Kajol). SRK gained stardom overnight and the 1993 thriller became a blockbuster hit.