Dhadkan(2000)
Dhadkan is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Dharmesh Darshan. It stars Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Mahima Chaudhry in lead roles. The story follows Anjali, who is forced to marry Ram after her father rejects her poor lover Dev. Years later, a wealthy Dev returns to win her back, but Anjali has fallen in love with Ram. A loose adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, the film explores themes of love, obsession, and forgiveness. It was a major commercial success, grossing ₹26 crore worldwide. The soundtrack, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, became the second best-selling album of 2000. Suniel Shetty won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for his role. The film released on August 11, 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Dharmesh Darshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Anjali loves Dev, but her rich father forces her to marry Ram. Years later, Dev returns wealthy and wants Anjali back. But Anjali has fallen for her kind husband Ram. Dev will stop at nothing to destroy their happiness.
“Love beats louder than revenge.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhadkan
Cast reunions in this film: Shilpa Shetty & Kiran Kumar (3 films together), Kiran Kumar & Akshay Kumar (3 films together), Akshay Kumar & Anjana Mumtaz (3 films together), Sushma & Kiran Kumar (2 films together), Shilpa Shetty & Akshay Kumar (2 films together), and Akshay Kumar & Dharmesh Darshan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dhadkan' was chosen after considering other names like 'Dil Ki Dhadkan' and 'Dhadkanen'.
- Akshay Kumar's character Ram was originally offered to actor Sunil Shetty, who later played a supporting role.
- The song 'Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se' was shot in Ooty and became a major chartbuster for composer Nadeem-Shravan.
- Shilpa Shetty performed her own stunts in the car chase sequence, despite having a fear of high-speed driving.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too tragic for the romantic drama.
- Director Dharmesh Darshan drew inspiration from the Hollywood film 'The Bridges of Madison County' for the love triangle theme.
- The movie was a surprise box office hit, especially in rural areas, despite mixed reviews from critics upon release.
