Main Hoon Na(2004)
Main Hoon Na is a 2004 Hindi-language masala film directed by Farah Khan in her debut. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Amrita Rao, Zayed Khan, and Suniel Shetty. The story follows Major Ram Prasad Sharma, an Indian Army officer who goes undercover as a college student. He must protect a general's daughter from a rogue soldier while reuniting with his estranged half-brother and stepmother. The film blends action, romance, comedy, and family drama. It was a commercial success, becoming the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2004. The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. The film was released on 30 April 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Farah Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Major Ram Prasad Sharma is an army officer sent on a secret mission to a college in Darjeeling. He must protect the general's daughter from a terrorist who wants to stop a peace deal. But Ram also has a personal goal: find his long-lost half-brother and stepmother. He must balance his duty as a soldier with his desire to reunite his broken family.
“A soldier. A brother. A hero.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Main Hoon Na
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Satish Shah (9 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Boman Irani (8 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Naseeruddin Shah (7 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Satish Shah (6 films together), Sunil Shetty & Naseeruddin Shah (5 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Zayed Khan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Main Hoon Na' was originally composed for the 1974 film 'Dost', but was reworked for this movie.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed his own stunts for the helicopter action sequence, despite having a chronic back problem.
- Farah Khan made her directorial debut with this film after a successful career as a choreographer.
- The college scenes were shot at St. Xavier's College in Kolkata, a real and historic educational institution.
- Amitabh Bachchan was initially considered for the role of the father, General Bakshi, before Kabir Bedi was cast.
- The film includes a cameo by Salman Khan in the song 'Tumse Milke Dil Ka', a nod to his friendship with Shah Rukh Khan.
- It was one of the first major Bollywood films to openly reference and parody other movies, like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.