Dil Diya Hai(2006)
'Dil Diya Hai' (2006) is a Hindi romantic action thriller directed by Aditya Datt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Ashmit Patel, Geeta Basra, and Mithun Chakraborty. The story follows Sahil Khanna, who sells his girlfriend Neha into prostitution to fund his mother's lung transplant. After the surgery, Sahil rescues Neha and seeks her forgiveness. The film is notable for its controversial plot where the protagonist faces no consequences for his betrayal. It received an Adults Only certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. The soundtrack was composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The film was released theatrically on 8 September 2006.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Aditya Datt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Sahil Khanna loves Neha Mehra, but his mother needs a life-saving lung transplant. Desperate for money, Sahil makes a horrific deal with a criminal. He sells Neha into prostitution. After his mother recovers, Sahil must rescue Neha and win back her trust. Can love survive such a devastating betrayal?
“Love can make you do the unthinkable.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dil Diya Hai
Cast reunions in this film: Himesh Reshammiya & Mithun Chakraborty (2 films together), Himesh Reshammiya & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), and Emraan Hashmi & Udita Goswami (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dil Diya Hai... Maut Liya Hai' but was shortened for release.
- This was one of the first major Hindi films shot extensively in Scotland, not just typical London locations.
- Actor Emraan Hashmi, known for romantic roles, played a negative character for one of the few times in his career here.
- The movie's soundtrack by Himesh Reshammiya reused his own popular tune 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' for the song 'Tere Bina'.
- Despite a 2006 release, the film's production and delays meant it had a more mid-2000s than contemporary look and feel.
- It underperformed at the box office, ending a brief streak of successes for lead actress Geeta Basra.
- Director Aditya Datt had previously worked primarily as an assistant director on larger films like 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!'.