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About the film
Dil (transl. Heart) is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film, starring Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, and Saeed Jaffrey. It was directed by Indra Kumar in his directorial debut, written by Naushir Khatau and Kamlesh Pandey, with music composed by Anand–Milind.
Dil was released on 15 June 1990 and became the highest-grossing film of the year. It received positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its soundtrack and performances of the cast.
Plot
Miserly and greedy Hazari Prasad wants a rich woman's marriage proposal for his son Raja, a college student and spendthrift interested in spending money on wild parties. Raja meets the beautiful and arrogant Madhu Mehra. Enraged by her, he misleads her into believing that he is blind. He mocks her when she finds out, and they quickly prank each other.
Hazari looks for a bride with a large dowry for Raja. He finds his involvement in the wastepaper business makes Raja a less-than-stellar marriage prospect. Accidentally, he runs into Madhu's rich father, Mr.Mehra. Hazari gives beggars large amounts of money to masquerade as wealthy acquaintances. He befriends Mehra, deciding on an alliance for Raja and Madhu, but when the two find the truth, they disagree with their fathers' plan.
On a weekend college retreat, Madhu falsely accuses Raja of trying to rape her. With his reputation ruined, he reprimands her for her dishonesty, saying many take revenge, but he is different. Madhu instantly falls for Raja, who now develops love for her too. Mehra discovers Hazari's true circumstances; he insults him, who takes offense. Raja and Madhu are forbidden to see each other again. Nevertheless, Raja and Madhu secretly meet.
Soundtrack
The lyrics of all songs were written by Sameer, and the music was composed by Anand-Milind. The song "O Priyaa Priyaa" was originally composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and originally sung by Chithra and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in the Telugu film Geethanjali.
Vocals for Khan and Dixit were performed by their then-frequent collaborators, Udit Narayan and Anuradha Paudwal in five and four songs, respectively. Sadhana Sargam lent her voice for the other two songs.
The soundtrack was very popular. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 2,000,000 units sold, the soundtrack became the fourth highest-grossing album of the year.
Key details
| Release year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Indra Kumar |
| Writer | Naushir Khatau |
| Music | Anand |
| Starring | Madhuri Dixit, Aamir Khan, Anupam Kher, Saeed Jaffrey |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dil released?
Dil is a Hindi-language film released in 1990, directed by Indra Kumar.
Who directed Dil?
Dil was directed by Indra Kumar, with the screenplay by Naushir Khatau.
Who stars in Dil?
Dil stars Madhuri Dixit, Aamir Khan, Anupam Kher, Saeed Jaffrey.
What is Dil about?
Dil (transl. Heart) is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film, starring Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, and Saeed Jaffrey.
Who composed the music for Dil?
The music for Dil was composed by Anand.
Where can I watch Dil?
Dil may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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