He came over and when he heard the tunes, he was quite happy and was on.

A superstar, namely Hrithik Roshan, was born and he unleashed his craze across the nation What also helped was that Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, his debut film, which opened on this very day January 14, 2000 was a well-made entertainer in all respects.

Its music too remained on top for a long, long time and even todays its fondly remembered.

For writer-director Rakesh Roshan, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was an even more special film.

After all, Hrithik was his son and he was getting into a risky zone by launching him the film was a make-or-break situation for the newcomer.

Not just that, he released it a week after Aamir Khan-starrer Mela and a week before Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and two weeks before Anil Kapoors much publicized flick Pukar.

Distributors advised him to change the date but he didnt relent.

He even mortgaged his house to release the film in territories where the distributors opted out.

Thankfully for this blockbuster filmmaker, the risk paid off.

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was the biggest hit of 2000, bigger than other biggies like Mohabbatein, Mela, Dhadkan etc.

It collected nearly Rs.

Rs. 295 crore approximately in todays times As this historic film completes 20 years, Rakesh Roshan in an exclusive interview to Bollywood Hungama opens up about the film and a lot more: Reports state that you offered this film to Shah Rukh Khan.

The idea for the film came to me when I was seeing the Rajesh Khanna starrer Aradhana.

Thats when I asked myself why cant I change this to a love story I discussed this idea with my team and they agreed with me that for this film, we need a new boy.

They asked Who and I answered, Hrithik Hrithik was sitting right there and he was so startled that he got up from his chair.

My production guy asked me whether we should dismantle the set.

In the meanwhile, I attended a wedding where I met Amit Patel, an old friend who used to study with me in boarding school.

I asked her what she does, to which she said that shes studying.

When I asked whether she wants to join films, she replied that she has no idea but also that she doesnt mind trying.

When I realized its working, I told Ameesha that we are shooting in 3 days and that shes not going home I categorically told her, You are staying here in my house, well get your dresses done, and Ill give you narration and also coach you for 2-3 days.

She had no knowledge about acting; she never attended any acting school and never dreamt of becoming an actress.

Hrithik Roshan today is known to intensely prep for the film.

What was his process like during Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai How hes today, even then, he was exactly the same Salman Khan also contributed to the prep, I believe Salman Khan knew Hrithik since Karan Arjun days.

And how did Lucky Ali come on board to sing Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Ik Pal Ka Jeena Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was one of his first films We thought that for the voice of Raj Chopra, we should use a new singer.

Hes from New Zealand and a fresh voice will add a nice touch.

Kaho Na Pyar Hai Flim Song Mp3