Phir Milenge(2004)
'Phir Milenge' (2004) is a Hindi-language drama film directed by Revathi. The film stars Shilpa Shetty, Salman Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles. The story follows Tamanna Sahni, a successful advertising executive who discovers she is HIV positive after a routine blood test. She faces discrimination from her employer and society, leading her to fight a legal battle for her rights. The film is noted for its sensitive portrayal of HIV and AIDS, a rare subject in mainstream Indian cinema at the time. Shilpa Shetty's performance earned her critical acclaim and several Best Actress nominations. The film was inspired by the Hollywood film 'Philadelphia' (1993). Despite positive reviews, it was not a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Revathi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Tamanna Sahni is a successful advertising executive whose life changes forever when she learns she is HIV positive. After being fired from her job because of her status, she fights back in court with the help of a young lawyer. The film follows her journey of loss, love, and resilience.
“Love never dies. Hope lives on.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Phir Milenge
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Revathi (14 films together), Shilpa Shetty & Salman Khan (4 films together), Revathi & Salman Khan (2 films together), and Salman Khan & Abhishek Bachchan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the Hollywood movie 'Philadelphia' starring Tom Hanks.
- This was the first mainstream Hindi film to directly address HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination.
- Director Revathi also played a supporting role as the doctor who delivers the HIV diagnosis.
- The film's title song 'Phir Milenge' was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and sung by Sonu Nigam.
- It was shot in just 45 days, which is considered a very short schedule for a Bollywood film.
- Abhishek Bachchan played a lawyer in this film, a role he would revisit in other movies later.
- The film received a special award from the National AIDS Control Organisation for its awareness efforts.