Jeena Sirf Merre Liye(2002)
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Talat Jani and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film stars Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Mallika Sherawat, and Ali Asgar. The story follows childhood friends Pinky and Karan who grow up together and fall in love. A misunderstanding leads Pinky to believe Karan does not love her, causing her to enter a relationship with another man. The film explores themes of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and forgiveness. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional storyline and performances. The runtime is 2 hours and 17 minutes, and it is certified U by Indian censors.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, Plex, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Talat Jani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Childhood sweethearts Pinky and Karan are inseparable until Pinky overhears Karan saying he doesn't love her. Heartbroken, she pretends to hate him and starts dating a wealthy man. Karan, hiding a health issue, lets her go. Years later, the truth emerges, but Pinky is engaged to another. Can they find their way back to each other before it's too late?
“Love means never having to say goodbye.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeena Sirf Merre Liye
Cast reunions in this film: Satish Kaushik & Kader Khan (9 films together), Kareena Kapoor & Tusshar Kapoor (4 films together), Kader Khan & Talat Jani (3 films together), Mallika Sherawat & Satish Kaushik (2 films together), Satish Kaushik & Kareena Kapoor (2 films together), and Satish Kaushik & Tusshar Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya' but was changed to avoid confusion with a Salman Khan film.
- Kareena Kapoor's character Pinky was her first role after the blockbuster 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.
- Director Talat Jani was better known as a film journalist and critic before making this movie.
- The movie's soundtrack included a song 'Dil Le Gayi' that became more popular than the film itself.
- This was one of the few early 2000s films where Tusshar Kapoor played a conventional romantic lead.
- Parts of the film were shot in Film City, Mumbai, using sets that resembled hill stations.
- The plot involving a novelist writing her own love story was compared to the Hollywood film 'The Notebook'.