Dil Movie Poster

Dil

Hindi
June 14, 1990
2hr 52min
Status: released

Movie Details:

Country India
Language Hindi
GenreComedy, Drama, Romance
Release date22 June 1990
Running time2hr 52min
StarringAamir Khan
Madhuri Dixit
Anupam Kher
Saeed Jaffrey
Narrated by
Madhuri Dixit
Directed by Indra Kumar
Written byKamlesh Pandey (dialogues)
Naushir Khatau
Screenplay byRajeev Kaul
Praful Parekh
Produced byIndra Kumar
Ashok Thakeria
Cinematography by Baba Azmi
Edited by Hussain A. Burmawala
Music byAnand–Milind
Production CompanyMaruti International
Distributor Maruti International

Cast & Characters:

  • Aamir Khan as Raja Prasad
  • Madhuri Dixit as Madhu Mehra Prasad
  • Anupam Kher as Hazari Prasad
  • Saeed Jaffrey as Durgesh Mehra
  • Padmarani as Savitri Prasad
  • Shammi as Malini Mehra
  • Adi Irani as Shakti
  • Deven Verma as Inspector Ghalib
  • Satyen Kappu as Girdhari Laal
  • Rajesh Puri as Pandit Ji
  • Kishore Bhanushali as Dev
  • Dinesh Hingoo as Pandu Prakashan
  • Ajit Vachani as Potential in law of Hazari Prasad

Storyline:

Raja lives a poor lifestyle along with his dad, Hazariprasad, and mom. He attends college where he has several run-ins with wealthy fellow-collegian, Madhu Mehra. Matters escalate to such an extent that she accuses him of sexually molesting her. When his dad comes to know, he decides to seize this chance to get rich quickly, masquerades as a wealthy businessman, approaches Mr. Mehra, and arranges for their children to get married. Murphy’s law prevails at the time of the engagement – changing everyone’s lives forever.

About Movie:

Dil was a landmark Hindi romantic drama that captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Directed by Indra Kumar in his debut, the film starred the talented duo of Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit, along with Anupam Kher and Saeed Jaffrey in pivotal roles. The screenplay, penned by Naushir Khatau and Kamlesh Pandey, was brought to life by the melodious music composed by Anand–Milind.

Dil was released on June 15, 1990 and went on to become the highest-grossing film of the year, a testament to its immense popularity. The film’s success was further cemented by the critical acclaim it received upon release, with praise showered on its soundtrack and the stellar performances of the cast.

Dil’s impact extended beyond its initial release, with the film being remade in Telugu in 1993 under the title Tholi Muddu. The Kannada remake, titled Shivaranjani, was released in 1997. The film’s enduring legacy is a testament to its universal appeal and the timeless nature of its storytelling.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget₹2 crore
Worldwide Collection₹20 crore ($11.42 million)

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