Yaadein(2001)
Yaadein is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written, directed, edited, and produced by Subhash Ghai. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Amrish Puri. The story follows Ronit Malhotra, a young man who rejects his wealthy family's greed, and Isha Puri, a strong-willed girl who claims she does not believe in love. Their friendship blossoms into love, but Ronit's family arranges his marriage to a business tycoon's daughter for a merger. Jackie Shroff received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Despite negative reviews and a box office disappointment, the film was profitable due to music rights and ancillary revenues of ₹21 crore. The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, sold 2.2 million units. The film was released worldwide on 27 July 2001.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Ronit Malhotra hates his family's obsession with money. He finds love and warmth in the home of Raj Singh Puri, his father's best friend. Ronit falls for Raj's youngest daughter, Isha. But Ronit's parents secretly plan his marriage to a wealthy heiress for a business merger. Ronit must choose between his family's wealth and the woman he truly loves.
“Some memories never fade away.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaadein
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Amrish Puri (11 films together), Amrish Puri & Subhash Ghai (8 films together), Amrish Puri & Anu Malik (7 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Amrish Puri (6 films together), Jackie Shroff & Subhash Ghai (5 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Kareena Kapoor (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Yaadein... Mohabbat Ki' but was shortened to just 'Yaadein' upon release.
- This was the only film where both Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor starred together as the lead pair.
- Subhash Ghai shot a special rain song sequence that was later cut from the final theatrical version.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, included a hit song 'Chand Sitare' that became popular on radio.
- The film faced tough box office competition from 'Lagaan', which released around the same time and overshadowed it.
- A subplot involving Ronit's friend Raj, played by Jackie Shroff, was initially more detailed but got trimmed in editing.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in London, marking one of the early 2000s Bollywood films to use the location extensively.