Some lesser-known facts about the Aankhen (1993)

“Ankhen” was a Bollywood film directed by David Dhawan, starring Govinda, Chunky Pandey, and Raj Babbar ,Kader khan and Bindu in lead roles. Here are some lesser-known facts about the movie:

1. The film was originally titled “Ankhen” without the additional “a” but was later changed to avoid any potential legal issues with a similarly named film.
2. The film is a loose adaptation of the 1972 movie “Do Chor,” starring Dharmendra and Tanuja.
3. The movie was shot in various locations across Mumbai, including the Kamalistan Studios and the iconic Gateway of India.
4. During filming, there was a fire on the set caused by a short circuit, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
5. The movie features two different endings, one in which the villains are caught and another in which they escape. Both endings were filmed, and the final one was chosen during the editing process.
6. The song “Gustakh Hai Dil” features Govinda and Chunky Pandey dancing on the streets of Mumbai and was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
7. “Ankhen” was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics, with Govinda and Chunky Pandey’s performances in particular receiving praise.
8. The movie was remade in Telugu as “Super Heroes” and in Kannada as “Petele Petele.”
9. David Dhawan and Govinda have collaborated on many other successful Bollywood films, including “Coolie No. 1” and “Hero No. 1.”
10. The film was also dubbed in Russian and aired on Russian television, becoming a popular Bollywood film in Russia.