date October 16, 1998, marked release of two of Bollywood's most popular films that year. Karan Johar's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released along with David Dhawan's comic caper, Be Miyan Chote Miyan. Both films celebrated 21 years of release on October 16, 2019. Be Miyan Chote Miyan went onto become one of most entertaining films of 1990s, which is now forgotten amid noise of popular, well-marketed and financed Bollywood films. Here's looking back at this comedy film that still tickles our funny bone.

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Be Miyan Chote Miyan was promoted with tagline, ' Greatest Entertainers are back' because it marked collaboration of Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda on silver screen. Previously, duo worked in 1991 film, Hum, but with this film, Amitabh and Govinda were seen essaying double role of police officers and thieves respectively. Inspired by William Shakespeare's play, Comedy Of Errors',  film witnessed Amitabh and Govinda at prime of ir game. Here are three reasons why Be Miyan Chote Miyan proved to be a hugely successful film for actor duo. 

1. music 

Viju Shah was music composer for Be Miyan Chote Miyan and given how popular songs are, one can safely say that he did a phenomenal job. Like or films of David Dhawan, this film also boasted an eclectic soundtrack, with songs such as Deta Jai Jo Re, Assi Chuktki Nabbe Taal, Be Miyan Chote Miyan and iconic song, Makhna, which h Mhuri Dixit in a special appearance. However, most popular song in film is Kisi Disco Main Jaaye. With vocals provided by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik and picturised on Govinda and Raveena Tandon,  song remains popular to this day. 

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2. entertainment quotient 

When it is a film by David Dhawan, one can expect tonnes of comedy, action, romance and star power. Be Miyan Chote Miyan was packaged as quintessential Bollywood masala film. Amitabh and Govinda set screen on fire with ir chemistry, wonderful performances in ir double roles and impeccable comic timing. With supporting actors such as Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher, Asrani, Ker Khan and Paresh Rawal, film ensured that a stey stream of comedy was on offer to keep audiences constantly entertained. Govinda even notched up a Filmfare Award for Best Actor nomination for this film. 

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3. pairing of Amitabh and Govinda

pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda in Be Miyan Chote Miyan ensured that film was a success from first day itself. With double role of police officers and thieves, Amitabh and Govinda ruled screen with ir great character interplay. People loved Govinda's scene-stealing turn as simpleton thief, and it is considered as one of his most enjoyable performances. Despite competition from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,  film went on to become second highest-grossing film of 1998.