Dil

"Dil" is my favorite Hindi film. Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit are both SENSATIONAL actors, and I really wish they had done more films together. Since both Aamir and Madhuri are talented actors, together, they make an excellent pair. Plus, they are both good-looking. I love this movie - it is filled with drama, romance, and comedy. I find many Hindi films to be slow and boring, but not this one.

Films such as Dilwale Dulhanie Le Jayenge, Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Dil To Pagal Hai turned out to be hits. To be quite honest, I found these films to be so slow and boring, I nearly fell asleep halfway through. Dil is not a boring film. It is a great, entertaining, emotional film, a must-see. So romantic. Raja and Madhu are deeply in love.

Dil is the best Hindi film ever!!

Dil is really a fun film to revisit for its youthful energy and romantic feel. The film has a very strong first half, which fucuses on the tension between the two leads - Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit. They really work well together and do a wonderful job with the love-hate relationship. The scenes of romantic realisation are absolutely charming. The film's second half is far less intriguing, as it takes a sharp dramatic turn and makes the overall product seem to consist of two different films.

Aamir Khan, in one of his early films, does what he did pretty much in each one of his films in those years, playing the innocent young romantic fool, and he does it well. It is Madhuri who charges the film with her graceful presence and extraordinary beauty, and hers is actually a truly good performance. Her transformation during the course of the film from an impetuous brat to a caring, mature housewife, is very credible.

Without taking anything from these two young charmers, the film actually belongs to the two fathers, Anupam Kher and Saeed Jaffrey, who steal the show with their impeccable comic timing. Kher is great as the pathetic, eccentric and greedy Hazari Prasad, but it is Saeed Jaffrey who made me laugh out loud with his officious antics. Just see the scene in which he finds out about Kher's identity - totally hilarious.

Mind you, Dil is a mainstream Hindi romantic film and should be viewed in the right context. Those who will try to take it too seriously are bound to be disappointed. It is to be enjoyed for its soul and young spirit. The film's music is beautiful. "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye" is a classic, but so are the other numbers. Dil is overall a charming romance with many great moments and even though it gets a little more serious like most films of its sort, it remains a watchable and entertaining Hindi.

First of all, it is Bollywood! So stop looking for signs of a Spielberg flick!! True, the plot is a Bollywood cliché; rich girl, poor boy, angry parents, etc. But keep in mind that the story line wasn't so tired and typical when this movie was first released and helped lead to a decade of romance-driven Bollywood movies. Khan portrays a solid character who has both comical and dramatic moments beautifully acted by him. And Madhuri, who won a best actress award for this role, delivers a great performance. The soundtrack is very good, thanks to the exceptional voice of Udit Narayan whose smile you can "hear" through the music. I gave this movie 5 starts instead of 4 because I have such fond memories of watching it when it came out in 1990. But compared to other Bollywood movies, it should really be a 4.

This film is a hodge-podge of various idiotic cliches. For instance, boy-meets-spoilt-rich-girl and gets her to fall in love with him by harassing her in college (an over-used backdrop in recent Indian commercial films). A male chauvinistic glorification of sexual conquest. The climax is predictable (having been used ad nauseum in several other films). As with many other recent commercial Hindi films, the film abounds with the incongruous insertion of songs, which probably contributed to the film's success more than anything else.

"Dil" is a Bollywood romantic drama film released in 1990. Directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria, the movie stars Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, and Saeed Jaffrey in prominent roles. It is known for its captivating storyline, soulful music, and remarkable performances by the lead actors.

The plot revolves around the love story of Raja (Aamir Khan) and Madhu (Madhuri Dixit). Raja is a carefree and mischievous young man who lives with his doting mother in a chawl (a type of low-income housing in India). He falls in love with Madhu, a talented and strong-willed girl from a wealthy family, who is also the daughter of Raja's employer.

The movie showcases the contrast between their backgrounds and societal norms, which creates obstacles in their love story. Madhu's father (Anupam Kher) disapproves of their relationship due to the difference in their social status. Despite facing opposition, Raja and Madhu continue to love each other and embark on a journey to prove the strength of their love.

The music of "Dil" was composed by Anand-Milind, and the songs became immensely popular, contributing to the film's success. Classics like "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye," "Humne Ghar Chhoda Hai," and "O Priya Priya" are still loved by audiences today.

Overall, "Dil" received positive reviews upon its release. The film's engaging narrative, powerful performances by the lead actors, and soulful music were highly appreciated. Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit's on-screen chemistry received particular praise. It also performed well at the box office and contributed significantly to the success of both Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit as leading stars in the Indian film industry.

"Dil" remains a beloved classic in the history of Bollywood cinema, cherished by audiences for its timeless story of love and resilience in the face of societal barriers.