Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

The story of four lovers: Rahul, Ajay, Pooja, and Nisha. This Yash Chopra fantasy explores romance as the days go on, and who live in a really nice dream house while their dreams come true.

Director:

Yash Chopra

Writers:

Tanuja Chandra (screenplay), Aditya Chopra (dialogue),

Stars:

Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor

7 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Shah Rukh Khan	...	Rahul
Madhuri Dixit	...	Pooja
Karisma Kapoor	...	Nisha
Akshay Kumar	...	Ajay (Special Appearance)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Murad Ali
Hemlata Deepak
Aruna Irani	...	Nisha's Dai
Farida Jalal	...	Ajay's mother
Suresh Menon
Tanya Mukherjee
Balvinder Singh Suri
Rajesh Tandon
Shruti Ultaf
Priya Varma
Shivani Vazir

Storyline

Rahul (Shahrukh Khan) is a dancer and the director of a successful music and dance troupe. He believes that Nisha (Karisma Kapoor), one of his dancers, is his best friend; Nisha acts like his pal, but is secretly in love with him. Nisha injures her foot and Rahul needs a new dancer. He hires Pooja (Madhuri Dixit). She and Rahul are increasingly attracted to each other, but they act as if it were not happening. Pooja, unknown to Rahul, is already engaged to Ajay (Akshay Kumar), the son of family friends who raised her when her parents were killed. A romance with another man would be scandalous, and be a disappointment to her auntie and uncle, who want to see her marry their son. She tries to keep her distance from Rahul and Rahul, puzzled by her mixed signals, does not push matters. Nisha, however, her senses sharpened by jealousy, sees it all. Rather than try to stop the affair, however, she decides to leave India for a time and let matters take their course. She truly loves Rahul, ...

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Plot Keywords:

local blockbuster

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Taglines:

A Yash Chopra musical

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Yash Raj Films [in] (english)

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

31 October 1997 (India)

Also Known As:

Bolond a szív

Filming Locations:

Brenner's Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yash Raj Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

179 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The opening credits run over a montage of many couples of different age, showing affection for each other. The last old couple that is shown are none other than the director of the film, Yash Chopra and his wife Pamela Chopra.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Rahul: What is love?
Pooja: Love?... Love is life.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are set in a montage of loving couples.

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Connections

References Annie Hall (1977)

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Soundtracks

"Are Re Are"
Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan
Composed by Uttam Singh
Lyrics by Anand Bakshi

User Reviews

Fantastic!!!

I have seen this movie innumerable times. I am a huge fan of Madhuri Dixit and feel that this is her best movie by all standards. Some might contend that this honor should go to Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.Well, since I am on Madhuri's side,either ways,I am on the winning side.But in my opinion, Madhuri has looked her gorgeous best in this movie. Her talent is showcased to the helm in every moment that she is in the frame. The dreamy eyed lovelorn girl, could not have been portrayed with better panache and finesse than was done by her. The most amazing aspect of Madhuri in the movie was the freshness and innocence she brought to her character despite having been around for sometime.Truly the work of a genius. SRK and Karishma were excellent in their supporting roles. It is a beautiful story, well written and executed with a masterful elegance. I strongly recommend this movie to all moviegoers who, like me,are besotted by movie magic.