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Shahrukh Khan's Bollywood debut was 'Deewana' (1992), where he played a supporting role alongside Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti. While Chamatkar and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman were also early films, Deewana was his first release. Baazigar came later in 1993.

In the film 'Chaahat' (1996), Shahrukh Khan played the character 'Roop Singh' (also called Roop Rathore in the film), a singer who falls in love with Pooja Bhatt's character. Romi Singh, Raj Malhotra, and Rahul are characters from his other films.

Balu Mahendra's final film as director was 'Athu Oru Kanaakkalam' (That's a Dream), released in 2005. The acclaimed cinematographer-director passed away in 2014, making this his last completed directorial project. 'Dhanam' (2001) and 'Julee Ganapathy' were earlier works.

Among the options, 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' (2008) was NOT produced by Shahrukh Khan's production company Red Chillies Entertainment. Films like Kaal, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and Asoka were produced by him. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was produced by Yash Raj Films.

Dimple Kapadia made her debut in the 1973 film 'Bobby' opposite Rishi Kapoor, which was a major breakthrough role that launched her career. The other options are films that came later or are not associated with her debut.

Hema Malini made her debut in the 1963 film 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' opposite Raj Kapoor. 'Sholay' was her most iconic role but came much later (1975), while 'Aayi Milan ki Bela' and 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' are not her debut films.

Dharmendra made his debut in the 1960 film 'Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere' as a lead actor. 'Bandini' was a notable film but not his debut, 'Sholay' came much later (1975), and 'Aayi Milan ki Bela' is not associated with Dharmendra's debut.

Sunny Deol made his debut in the 1983 film 'Betaab' opposite Amrita Singh, which was a major hit and launched his career. 'Tridev', 'Dillagi', and 'Paap Ki Duniya' are films that came later in his career.

Bobby Deol made his debut in the 1995 film 'Barsaat' opposite Twinkle Khanna, which was a successful launch for his career. 'Soldier' and 'Kyun' came later, while 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya' is not his debut film.

Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut in 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' (2003), though she gained more prominence with 'Andaaz' later that same year. 'Mujhse Shadi Karoge' and 'Aitraaz' came after her debut films.

Akshay Kumar's debut film was 'Saugandh' (1991). While 'Khiladi' (1992) was his breakthrough role that established his action image, Saugandh was technically his first film release.

Sanjay Dutt's debut film was 'Rockey' (1981), directed by his father Sunil Dutt. This was his first leading role in Bollywood, though the film wasn't a major commercial success.

Salman Khan's debut film was 'Biwi Ho To Aisi' (1988) in a supporting role, though 'Maine Pyar Kiya' (1989) was his first film as a lead actor. The question asks about his debut film, making Biwi Ho To Aisi the correct answer.

Katrina Kaif's debut film was 'Boom' (2003), though it was unsuccessful. 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya' (2005) and 'Namastey London' (2007) were among her earlier successful films that established her career.

Mother India (1957) was India's first official submission to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film category in 1958. While Devdas (old version) and Salaam Bombay also received Oscar nominations, they came later. Lagaan was nominated in 2002.