Movie Details:
Based on | French Kiss (1995) by Lawrence Kasdan |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Drama |
Release date | July 24, 1998 (India) |
Running time | 2hr 36min |
Certificate | U |
Starring | Ajay Devgn Kajol |
Directed by | Anees Bazmee |
Written by | Anees Bazmee |
Produced by | Gordhan Tanwani |
Cinematography by | Nirmal Jani |
Edited by | Suresh Chaturvedi |
Music by | Songs: Jatin–Lalit Background score: Surinder Sodhi |
Production Company | Baba Films |
Distributor | Videosound |
Cast & Characters:
- Ajay Devgn as Shekhar
- Kajol as Sanjana
- Om Puri as Inspector Iftikhar Khan
- Sunil Grover as Barber Gulshan Sharma
- Bijay Anand as Rahul Bajaj, Sanjana’s fiancé.
- Kashmera Shah as Nisha Jaitley, Rahul’s lover.
- Harish Patel as Amrish Patel, Sanjana’s boss.
- Reema Lagoo as Rukmini Suryavanshi, Vardaan’s wife and Shekhar’s sister-in-law.
- Aanjjan Srivastav as Anupam Suryavanshi, Shekhar’s father.
- Tiku Talsania as Kumar Mangat / Sher Singh
- Adi Irani as Hotel Receptionist
- Brahmachari as Station Master
- Satish Kaul as Pankaj Jaitley, Nisha’s father.
- Mushtaq Khan as Thief
- Ghanshyam Rohera as Ram Singh, Inspector Khan’s assistant
- Purnima Talwalkar as Suhana Suryavanshi, Shekhar’s sister
- Mohsin Memon as Vijay Suryavanshi, Shekhar’s nephew.
- Asha Sharma as Somiksha Suryavanshi, Shekhar’s mother.
- Ashish Nagpal as Vardaan Suryavanshi, Shekhar’s elder brother.
- Shama Deshpande as Anita Jaitley, Nisha’s mother.
- Anupam Shyam as Robber
Storyline:
The story follows Sanjana (Kajol), who is determined to win back her fiancé’s heart after he leaves her for another woman. To do this, she travels back to India, where she unexpectedly encounters Shekhar (Ajay Devgn), a charming thief. As they embark on a journey together, Sanjana and Shekhar develop a deep bond, leading to comedic and romantic situations. The film explores themes of love, destiny, and the unpredictability of relationships.
About Movie:
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha is a Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. The film stars Ajay Devgn and Kajol in lead roles and is an unofficial remake of the 1995 film French Kiss, featuring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.
Upon its release, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. It garnered five nominations at the 44th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Supporting Actor for Om Puri. The film won the award for Best Female Playback Singer for Jaspinder Narula’s performance of the title song. Kajol also received a Best Actress nomination for her role, although she won the award for her performance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai instead.
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha remains a significant film in the careers of both Ajay Devgn and Kajol, marking their last major film together before their marriage. The film’s blend of romance and comedy, along with its memorable music, has ensured its place in the hearts of Bollywood fans.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | ₹7.50 crore |
Worldwide Collection | ₹38.27 crore |