Ishq Vishk

About the film

Ishq Vishk (transl. Love etc.) is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Ken Ghosh. The film stars debutant Shahid Kapoor, alongside Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasurywala.

The film revolves around two childhood friends Rajiv (Kapoor) and Payal (Rao). As the two friends grow older, Payal eventually falls in love with Rajiv, though Rajiv is unaware of her feelings. The film emerged as a sleeper hit and launched both Kapoor and Rao's careers. The film was produced by Tips Industries and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures.

Plot

College student Rajiv aspires to be among his college's popular students. Nonetheless, his friends Danny and Javed tease him as he does not have a girlfriend. Danny and Javed invite him to a vacation to Alibag. Rajiv's friend, Rocky, suggests that he date Payal for a short period and then break up with her as he does not have anyone to accompany him to the vacation. Nevertheless, Rocky helps Rajiv befriend Payal.

While declaring his love for Payal, who also happens to be his childhood friend, Rajiv asks her to become his girlfriend. Rajiv, however, does not believe in serious relationships and does this so that he could go on vacation. Payal reciprocates her love for Rajiv and reveals that she has been in love with him since their school days. On the day of the vacation, and after some persuasion, Payal is allowed by her father to go. The pair reside at Danny's beach house along with Danny, Javed, and their girlfriends. During her stay, Payal is mistreated by an intoxicated Rajiv, causing her to slap him in anger.

To her shock, she is upset when she learns that Rajiv does not love her. Danny and Javed's girlfriend attempt to explain to Payal that Rajiv wasn't at fault and that his behavior was caused by Danny. Payal apologies to Rajiv, though he refuses to forgive her and makes her kiss him to prove their love. Payal refuses, as she believes that such a gesture isn't necessary. The pair's relationship falls apart, and the two challenge each other to find better partners.

Box office

According to Box Office India, the film collected approximately ₹122.63 million on a budget of ₹50 million and was a moderate success.

Awards

Best Supporting Actress – Shenaz Treasurywala

Best Female Playback Singer – Alisha Chinai for "Chot Dil Pe Lagi"

Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by Anu Malik. Lyrics were penned by Sameer. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 1,200,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's eleventh highest-selling.

Sequel

A spiritual sequel titled Ishq Vishk Rebound, directed by Nipun Dharmadhikari has been announced. It stars Rohit Saraf, Jibraan Khan, Pashmina Roshan and Naila Grrewal.

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