Shakti Kapoor was not Crime Master Gogos first pick:

Did you know that another seasoned actor was originally considered for the role of Crime Master Gogo in Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna instead of Shakti Kapoor?Andaz Apna Apna, a comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is a cult classic. At the time of its release, the movie, which starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karishma Kapoor in the key characters, was a box office failure. However, it has developed into one of the most beloved Indian comedies throughout time, with many of its dialogues and characters becoming widely recognized terms in pop culture.According to Kapoor, Tinnu Anand was intended to play Crime Master Gogo, but he couldn't make it back in time to the shoot of 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Consequently, the creators approached Anand while he was filming a nearby movie.Andaz Apna Apna, a comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is a cult classic. At the time of its release, the movie, which starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karishma Kapoor in the key characters, was a box office failure. However, it has developed into one of the most beloved Indian comedies throughout time, with many of its dialogues and characters becoming widely recognized terms in pop culture.Every character, including Teja, Shyam Gopal, Crime Master Gogo, Robert, and Amar, Prem, Karishma, and Raveena, has developed a passionate fan base.Shakti Kapoor revealed that when he joined the movie, over 70% of the filming had already been finished while speaking about his involvement with a major news source.

He expressed worries about deadlines and problems in his schedule, but also said that the producer, who was also his buddy, and director Rajkumar Santoshi kept pushing him to come. He suggested filming his sequences at night as a compromise, if the other stars gave their okay.He went on, "After that, I contacted Tinnu to see if it would be all if I took on the position in his place. I am really close to him, and I wouldn't have taken the role without his OK. Thankfully, he didn't have any reservations.Aamir Khan once told Shakti Kapoor that he was looking for Crime Master Gogo's t-shirt when they met at a foreign airport. Shocked that there were such t-shirts at all, Shakti Kapoor's son went out and bought Aamir one right away. Aamir was wearing the t-shirt with pride when Shakti saw him later at a party.

Shakti Kapoor learned that toys and other Crime Master Gogo memorabilia were being sold, and that there were even booths dubbed Crime Master Momos as a result of this revelation.The 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna, which starred Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, was deemed a flop when it first came out in theaters since it didn't leave a lasting impression on the crowd. But when it debuted on television, it became very well-liked and soon became a cult classic, winning praise from audiences as time went on.