Jodi No.1: Sanjay Dutt, Govinda Starring Film Completed 24 Years

David Dhawan's directorial comedy film Jodi No.1 completed 24 years. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Twinkle Khanna, and Monica Bedi in lead roles, the film was released in theatres on 13 April 2001.

Rumi Jaffery pens the dialogues for the film, while the screenplay is written by Imtiag Patel and Yunus Sajawal. Made on an estimated budget of ₹11 crore, the film earned approximately ₹34 crore at the box office, emerging as a commercial success.

The film marked the 4th collaboration between Sanjay Dutt and director David Dhawan after Taaqatwar, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Chal Mere Bhai. Dhirajlal Shah served as the producer, with Time Magnetics Pvt. Ltd handling both production and distribution.

The film marked the second collaboration between director David Dhawan and Twinkle Khanna, who had earlier appeared in a cameo in Chal Mere Bhai. The film marked the maiden collaboration between director David Dhawan and Monica Bedi.

Anand Raaj Anand and Himesh Reshammiya composed the songs for the film, with Anjan Biswas handling the background score. The film's cinematography was handled by K.S. Prakash Rao, with editing by David Dhawan.

Govinda was nominated for the Filmfare Award and won the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his work in the film. The film marked the 6th collaboration between Sanjay Dutt and Govinda after Jeete Hain Shaan Se in 1988, Taaqatwar in 1989, Do Qaidi in 1989, Andolan in 1995, Haseena Maan Jayegi in 1999.

Anupam Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinde, Supriya Karnik, Aashif Sheikh, Tiku Talsania, Sanjay Narvekar, Mukesh Rishi, Shakti Kapoor, Ajit Vachani, Ashok Saraf, Anil Dhawan portrayed crucial roles in this film

The film marked the 14th collaboration between Govinda and director David Dhawan after Taaqatwar, Swarg, Shola aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Banarasi Babu, Deewana Mastana, Hero No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Kunwara.