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Aashiq(2001)
Hindi160 mins
Aashiq (2001) is a 160-minute Hindi film directed by Rithik Kumar. Starring Rahul Dev, Ashok Saraf and Indra Kumar. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Aashiq stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2001.
Director:Rithik Kumar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Rithik Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Pooja and Chander fall in love after talking on the phone. Her parents want her to marry someone else, putting them in conflict. When Pooja disappears, Chander is wrongly arrested for kidnapping her, so he escapes police custody to find her himself.
“Love defies all, even a false accusation.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
160Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
lovefamilyjusticesurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title song 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' became a huge hit and is still remembered more than the movie itself.
- This was one of the early films where actor Bobby Deol played a double role, portraying both Chander and his lookalike.
- Director Indra Kumar, known for comedies like 'Ishq' and 'Dil', attempted a more serious romantic thriller with this project.
- The movie faced criticism for its plot similarities to the Hollywood film 'The Net', though it was not an official remake.
- Actress Karisma Kapoor's character name, Pooja, was the same as her role in the blockbuster 'Raja Hindustani' a few years earlier.
- Despite a popular soundtrack, the film was not a major commercial success at the box office upon its release.
- The supporting cast included veteran actor Mohnish Bahl as the antagonist, a departure from his usual softer roles.