This Bobby Deol film made many superstars insecure, beat Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, movie name is…

There was a time in the film industry for Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, when he created a storm of earnings at the box office with his debut film ‘Barsaat’. In his long and successful thirty-year career, Bobby has done 44 films, most of which have been hits. However, one film in his career created a stir at the box office, which also became the second-highest-grossing film of that year.

Which Bobby Deol Movie Was Released In 1998?

In the 90s, when Salman Khan and Aamir Khan had taken over and Shah Rukh Khan was just making a name for himself, Bobby gave tough competition combinedly to all three Khans. Bobby’s dance and long hair style became a big hit. After ‘Barsaat,’ ‘Gupt,’ ‘Kareeb,’ and ‘Aur Pyar Ho Gaya’ were released, all three films were average. On the other hand, the film ‘Soldier’, helmed by director duo Abbas-Mustan, ​​released in 1998, rocked the box office. The story and songs of the film created a stir in the theatres. Bobby’s style and swag in this film were worth watching, which later gained the status of cult classic.

Whose Other Films Were Released In The Same Year?

Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was also released in 1998. ‘Soldier’ left behind all the films released in 1998 except SRK’s romantic drama. Films like Ajay Devgn’s ‘Pyar To Hona Hi Tha,’ Amitabh Bachchan-Govinda’s ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,’ Aamir Khan’s ‘Ghulam’ and Salman Khan’s ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’ were also released in 1998.

How Was The Box Office Reception Of Soldier

The budget of Soldier was Rs 8.25 crore, which earned more than four times that amount at the box office, Rs 38.88 crore and became second highest grossing film of 1998. Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta were seen together for the first time in the film Soldier, which proved to be a superhit. Soldier received a great response from the audience and critics for its power-packed execution.

At the 44th Filmfare Awards, ‘Soldier’ received 5 nominations, including Best Director (Abbas–Mustan) and Best Supporting Actress (Raakhee Gulzar), and won 2 awards, including Best Female Debut bagged by Preity Zinta for her breakthrough performances in ‘Soldier’ and Mani Ratnam’s ‘Dil Se.’

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