filmmaker Anees Bazmee has marked the 20th anniversary of his comedy film Sandwich, sharing a collection of scenes from the movie and remembering the audience response that has kept the film familiar to viewers over the years. The film, led by Govinda alongside Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhry, was released on August 25, 2006.
Bazmee Revisits the Film on Its 20th Anniversary
To commemorate two decades of Sandwich, Bazmee shared glimpses from the film on social media featuring Govinda and other members of the cast. In his anniversary message, the filmmaker thanked viewers for continuing to associate the movie with laughter and memories.
Bazmee described the occasion as a celebration of a film that, in his words, continues to bring smiles even after 20 years. He also expressed gratitude to audiences for their support and affection, crediting that connection for making the film’s journey special.
The anniversary post puts the spotlight back on a comedy that brought together Govinda, Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhry in a story built around mistaken identities and an increasingly complicated marital situation.
Govinda Played a Dual Role in the Comedy
Directed by Bazmee and produced by Smita Thackeray, Sandwich featured Govinda in a dual role. The cast also included Mohnish Behl, Reema Lagoo, Satish Shah, Kiran Kumar, Anant Mahadevan and Raj Zutshi, among others.
The story follows Sher Singh, played by Govinda, whose life becomes chaotic after he finds himself married to two women. The complications grow further when Vicky enters the narrative and undergoes plastic surgery to look like Sher, adding another layer of confusion to the comedy.
According to the source material, the movie had been completed several years before reaching theatres. It was initially titled Hum Do Hamara Ek, but the delay before its eventual release resulted in the film being renamed Sandwich.
Raveena Tandon Returned to Films With Sandwich
The film also holds a place in Raveena Tandon’s career because it marked her return to the big screen after a break from acting. She had stepped away from films in 2004 following her marriage and returned to cinema with Sandwich in 2006.
Mahima Chaudhry was the other leading actress in the film. Her career had previously been affected by a serious road accident in 1999 while she was working on Dil Kya Kare. According to the source material, her car collided with a truck during the shoot, leaving her with facial injuries that required medical treatment.
Govinda Had Explored a Similar Comedy Before
Sandwich was not Govinda’s first film to place his character in a complicated situation involving two wives. He had previously played a similar role in the 1996 comedy Saajan Chale Sasural, which also starred Karisma Kapoor and Tabu.
The recurring comic premise became one of the elements associated with Govinda’s popular comedy roles, where confusion, mistaken identities and rapidly escalating situations drove the story.
Govinda Announces Big-Screen Comeback
Two decades after Sandwich, Govinda is preparing to return to theatres. His most recent theatrical release was Rangeela Raja in 2019, and he announced his comeback project Roopa in July this year.
The upcoming film will pair him with newcomer Rani Swarnkar, while Govinda is also set to produce the project. The announcement has brought renewed attention to the actor’s next phase in cinema following his long gap from theatrical releases.
The source material also mentions recent reports concerning Govinda’s personal life and allegations made publicly by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Those claims concern his relationship with his Roopa co-star and remain separate from the anniversary of Sandwich.