Dil Ka Rishta(2003)
Dil Ka Rishta is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Naresh Malhotra. The lead cast includes Aishwarya Rai, Arjun Rampal, and Priyanshu Chatterjee, with Raakhee, Isha Koppikar, and Paresh Rawal in supporting roles. The story follows Jai Mehta, a wealthy philanthropist who falls in love with Tia Sharma, a teacher at a school for deaf children. After Tia marries another man, a drunk driving accident kills her husband and wipes her memory, forcing Jai to live with guilt and a painful lie. The film is a modern adaptation of the 1977 film Kinara. Its soundtrack, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, was the eighth highest-selling album of 2003 in India with over 1.4 million units sold. The film was released on 17 January 2003 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Naresh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Jai Mehta is a rich young man who falls in love with Tia, a teacher at a school he sponsors. But Tia is already engaged to Raj. After she marries Raj, a tragic car accident kills Raj and wipes Tia's memory. Jai, who caused the accident, must lie to Tia about her past while struggling with his own guilt.
“Love can survive even the darkest truth”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dil Ka Rishta
Cast reunions in this film: Raakhee & Rakhee Gulzar (15 films together), Paresh Rawal & Tiku Talsania (6 films together), Paresh Rawal & Rakhee Gulzar (4 films together), Paresh Rawal & Arjun Rampal (3 films together), and Isha Koppikar & Arjun Rampal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Dil Ka Rishta' was composed by the duo Nadeem-Shravan, who were known for their romantic melodies in the 1990s.
- This was one of the few films where actor Arjun Rampal played a romantic lead early in his career, before shifting to more intense roles.
- Director Naresh Malhotra had previously worked as an assistant director on several major films, including the blockbuster 'Maine Pyar Kiya'.
- The movie's plot involving amnesia after a car accident was a common trope in early 2000s Bollywood dramas.
- Despite starring popular actors, the film did not perform well at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.
- Parts of the film were shot in South Africa, which was an emerging location for Bollywood productions at the time.
- Actress Aishwarya Rai was initially considered for the female lead role, but it eventually went to Priyanka Chopra.