Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani(2000)
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film directed by Aziz Mirza. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla as rival television reporters. Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, and Satish Shah appear in supporting roles. The story follows Ajay Bakshi and Ria Banerjee, who work for competing news channels in Mumbai. They initially clash over stories but later unite to expose a political cover-up involving a murder. The film critiques media sensationalism and political corruption. It was the debut production of Dreamz Unlimited, the company founded by Khan, Chawla, and Mirza. The title song became popular for its patriotic theme. The film was a commercial disappointment but has gained a cult following over the years. It is available on streaming platforms like Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Aziz Mirza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Two rival TV reporters, Ajay and Ria, compete for ratings in Mumbai. Their lives change when they meet Mohan, a man who killed a politician's relative to avenge his daughter. They must decide between their careers and doing what is right.
“Truth will always win.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Paresh Rawal (16 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Dalip Tahil (13 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Juhi Chawla (10 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Satish Shah (9 films together), Paresh Rawal & Satish Shah (8 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Shakti Kapoor (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was the directorial debut of Aziz Mirza, who was previously known for producing and co-writing the hit TV series 'Circus' and 'Nukkad'.
- Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla were real-life business partners at the time, co-owning the production company Dreamz Unlimited which produced this movie.
- The movie's title song 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' was originally composed for another film, 'Yes Boss', but was not used in it.
- Despite high expectations, the film was a major box office failure, leading to significant financial losses for the production company.
- The plot was partly inspired by real-life media sensationalism and the famous 1990s case of auto-rickshaw driver Billa and Ranga.
- Composer Jatin-Lalit created the music, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same commercial success as their previous work for 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.
- The film's climax, involving a public protest, was shot at a large set constructed to resemble the Gateway of India area in Mumbai.