Movie Details:
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
Release date | 22 June 1990 |
Running time | 2hr 52min |
Starring | Aamir Khan Madhuri Dixit Anupam Kher Saeed Jaffrey Narrated by Madhuri Dixit |
Directed by | Indra Kumar |
Written by | Kamlesh Pandey (dialogues) Naushir Khatau |
Screenplay by | Rajeev Kaul Praful Parekh |
Produced by | Indra Kumar Ashok Thakeria |
Cinematography by | Baba Azmi |
Edited by | Hussain A. Burmawala |
Music by | Anand–Milind |
Production Company | Maruti 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) |