

The actor experimented with his reel image with the Golmaal franchise, which appealed to those fond of mindless comedies. He subsequently consolidated his standing in the industry with films such as Dilwale, Vijaypath, Ishq, Zakhm, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Lajja. Phool Aur Kaante helped Devgn get a foothold in the industry. It featured Nagma, 'Super Star' Krishna, Babu Mohan and Srikanth in key roles.

The Tollywood version was directed by E V V Satyanarayana and appealed to the target audience. Phool Aur Kaante was officially remade in Telugu as Varasudu with Nagarjuna in the lead. Its cast included Madhoo, Amrish Puri and Raza Murad. Phool Aur Kaante, directed by Kuku Kohli, attained cult status because of the Raju Chacha hero's stylish entry scene that catered to the younger audience. Moreover, Devgn did not play a double role in the biggie. While the Hindi version borrowed elements from the Malayalam version, the plot was tweaked to suit the Bollywood crowd. The Mollywood movie revolved around what happens when the protagonist teams up with his estranged father to protect rescue his son from kidnappers. While almost everyone is aware of its rich legacy not many know that the film was loosely-based on Mammootty's popular Malayalam flick Parampara, which featured the 'Megastar' in two distinct roles.

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn began his career on this day in 1991 when his film Phool Aur Kaante released in theatres amid fanfare, emerging as a big hit at the box office.
