Aashiq(2001)
Aashiq is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language action romance film directed by Indra Kumar. The film stars Bobby Deol and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1995 Telugu film Gulabi. The story follows Chander, a young man who helps his friend elope, which angers the friend's brother, Inspector Mathur. Pooja, a friend of the bride, falls in love with Chander and begins calling him anonymously as 'dream girl'. Their relationship faces opposition from Pooja's parents, leading to a series of conflicts. A betrayal by Chander's childhood friend Jai results in Pooja being sold to a pimp named Baburao. Chander must fight Baburao and overcome multiple obstacles to rescue Pooja. The film was declared 'average' at the box office, grossing ₹18.75 crore worldwide. It received negative reviews from critics, with Taran Adarsh giving it one out of five stars. The film was released on 26 January 2001.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Rithik Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Chander helps his friend elope, making an enemy of Inspector Mathur. Pooja falls for Chander and calls him as 'dream girl'. Her parents force her into an arranged marriage. A friend betrays Chander and sells Pooja to a pimp. Chander must fight to save her from being taken to Dubai.
“Love is worth fighting for.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aashiq
Cast reunions in this film: Mukesh Rishi & Rahul Dev (6 films together), Mukesh Rishi & Karisma Kapoor (3 films together), Rahul Dev & Bobby Deol (2 films together), and Karisma Kapoor & Ashok Saraf (2 films together).
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.