Ishq

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Aamir Khan as Raja Ahlawat
• Ajay Devgn as Ajay Rai
• Juhi Chawla as Madhu Saxena
• Kajol as Kajal Sharma
• Johnny Lever as Lambodar Upadhyay
• Sadashiv Amrapurkar as Ranjit Rai
• Dalip Tahil as Harbans Lal Saxena
• Mohan Joshi as Madan Jindal
• Tiku Talsania as Pankaj Gaitonde
• Anant Mahadevan as Brijesh Lal Saxena
• Yunus Parvez as Parsi baba
• Razzak Khan as Nawaab naadin Dhinna Change
• Deepak Shirke as Damliya Kutta
• Deven Verma as Behram
• Ghanashyam Nayak as ACP Balram Gulati IPS
• Shwetha Menon as Jia in song “Humko Tumse Pyar Hai”
• Achyut Potdar as Barrister Chandra Shekhar Gokhale

Storyline:

The story revolves around two wealthy friends, Ajay (Ajay Devgn) and Raja (Aamir Khan), who are in love with Madhu (Juhi Chawla) and Kajal (Kajol), respectively. Their fathers, who harbor a disdain for the poor, create obstacles for their relationships. The film explores the comedic and romantic misadventures that ensue as the couples navigate their love lives amidst familial opposition.

About Movie:

Ishq is a Hindi romantic masala film directed by Indra Kumar. The film features a star-studded cast including Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla, and Kajol, along with supporting performances by Dalip Tahil, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Johnny Lever, and Mohan Joshi.

Ishq was produced by Gordhan Tanwani under the banner of Baba Films. The film’s music was composed by Anu Malik, adding to its appeal. The film was shot in various locations, including Ooty and Mumbai.

Released on November 28, 1997, Ishq emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over ₹500 million (approximately US$6.0 million) worldwide. It became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, following Dil To Pagal Hai and Border. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, soundtrack, and performances, but criticized its story and screenplay.

Ishq was remade in Kannada as Snehana Preethina in 2007, further highlighting its influence and popularity in Indian cinema.

Overall, Ishq stands out as a significant film in the careers of its lead actors and remains a beloved entry in the 1990s Bollywood landscape, known for its blend of romance, comedy, and vibrant music.

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