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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani(2009)

6.5/10
Hindi150 minstheatrical

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) is a Hindi-language slapstick romantic comedy film directed and written by Rajkumar Santoshi. It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. The story follows Prem Shankar Sharma, a jobless young man who stammers when emotional, and his selfless love for Jenny, a Christian girl who loves another man. The film is set in a small town and revolves around Prem's attempts to help Jenny marry her boyfriend despite opposition from his wealthy father. Known for its energetic performances and the electric chemistry between Kapoor and Kaif, the film was a critical and commercial success. It grossed over ₹106 crore worldwide, becoming the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2009. The film was theatrically re-released on 25 October 2024.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
6 November 2009
Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A jobless young man named Prem falls for a girl named Jenny. But Jenny loves another man named Rahul. Prem decides to help Jenny marry Rahul, even though it breaks his heart. He faces Rahul's angry father, a dangerous gangster, and his own feelings. Will Jenny ever see Prem's true love?

A crazy story of strange love.

Film Details

6.5Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 November 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsУдивительная история странной любви · Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

Cast reunions in this film: Katrina Kaif & Pritam Chakraborty (10 films together), Ranbir Kapoor & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together), Katrina Kaif & Ranbir Kapoor (2 films together), and Smita Jaykar & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally written for Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, but Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif were eventually cast.
  • A major action sequence involving a helicopter was filmed at a real dam in Kerala, the Idukki Dam.
  • The movie's title is a playful twist on the name of the director's own 1994 hit film, 'Andaz Apna Apna'.
  • Composer Pritam reused a tune from his earlier Bengali film 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar' for the popular song 'Tera Hone Laga Hoon'.
  • It was one of the first major Hindi films to be shot extensively using the digital Red One camera.
  • The character Prem's signature red jacket became a popular fashion item among young audiences after the film's release.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success and one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2009.

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