04/01/2026
While Bollywood in the 1990s featured many memorable duos, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are widely considered the most iconic pair of the decade. Their chemistry in 1995’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the longest-running film in Indian history, established them as the "King and Queen of Romance".
Other legendary pairs that defined the 90s include:
Govinda and Karisma Kapoor: The era's ultimate commercial and comedic powerhouse, starring in 11 films together, including hits like Coolie No. 1 (1995) and Hero No. 1 (1997).
Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla: Celebrated for their playful rivalry and youthful charm in blockbusters like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and Ishq (1997).
Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon: Noted for their intense screen presence and action-romance chemistry, especially in the 1994 film Mohra and its evergreen song "Tip Tip Barsa Paani".
Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit are widely considered one of the most iconic on-screen pairs of 1990s Bollywood, having collaborated on approximately 18 films together.
