Through the years, big-budget movies have released during this festive season. And, more often than not, they have gone on to become huge hits. Take Hum Aapke Hai Koun..!, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai...

rediff.com takes you on a tour of some of the biggest Diwali releases in recent times.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

This remake of the old Hindi film, Nadiya Ke Paar, is one of the biggest grossers in Bollywood history.

Producers Rajshri Production incurred heavy loses and had almost given up making films after Babul (1986). Then Sooraj Barjatya directed Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. The film was a runaway hit.

The young Barjatya signed on Salman for his second film as well. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was an even bigger hit. The film was later released in Tamil (Anbaalayam), Telugu (Premalayam) and English (Yours Forever).

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