The story follows two brothers who are murdered by their greedy uncle, Durjan Singh (played by Amrish Puri), only to be reincarnated 20 years later to avenge their deaths and fulfill their mother’s (Raakhee) prophecy: "Mere Karan Arjun aayenge" (My Karan and Arjun will come).

Karan Arjun was a defining film for Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, as it brought them together on screen for the first time. This iconic duo went on to become one of Bollywood's most beloved on-screen partnerships. The film's climax, featuring the pair's courageous fight against the villain, still gives fans goosebumps.