Armaan(2003)
'Armaan' (2003) is a Hindi-language medical drama film directed by Honey Irani. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Gracy Singh, and Randhir Kapoor. The story follows Dr. Akash Sinha, who must choose between his love for Dr. Neha Mathur and his duty to fulfill his late father's dream of building a modern hospital. A wealthy, manipulative woman named Sonia Kapoor offers to fund the hospital if Akash marries her. The film explores themes of sacrifice, obsession, and professional integrity. Preity Zinta received critical praise and multiple award nominations for her role as the antagonist. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The film was released on 16 May 2003 and was a commercial disappointment.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Honey Irani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Dr. Akash Sinha is a dedicated doctor who runs a struggling hospital with his father. After his father dies, Akash is desperate for money to complete the new hospital building. A spoiled rich girl named Sonia offers to pay for everything, but only if Akash marries her. He must decide between the woman he loves and his father's dying wish.
“A promise can cost you everything”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Armaan
Cast reunions in this film: Preity Zinta & Amitabh Bachchan (5 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Anil Kapoor (4 films together), Ravi Varman & Amitabh Bachchan (2 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Randhir Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dil Hai Tumhaara' but was changed to 'Armaan' to avoid confusion with a 2002 film of the same name.
- Actor Anil Kapoor, who played Dr. Siddharth Sinha, was not the first choice; the role was reportedly offered to Amitabh Bachchan.
- The movie marked the debut of actress Gracy Singh in a glamorous role, a shift from her previous girl-next-door image in 'Lagaan'.
- Director Honey Irani, a former actress and screenwriter, made her directorial debut with this film after writing hits like 'Lamhe'.
- The film's soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy includes a song, 'Aao Na', which was later recreated for the 2019 film 'Gully Boy'.
- Despite a star cast, the film underperformed at the box office, ending its run as a commercial disappointment.
- A subplot involving Preity Zinta's character Sonia was partly inspired by classic love triangle dramas of the 1970s.