Aarzoo(1999)
Aarzoo is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Lawrence D'Souza. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, with Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, and Reema Lagoo in supporting parts. The story follows Pooja, who marries pilot Vijay, but after his apparent death, she marries her childhood friend Amar to give her unborn child a name. Years later, Vijay returns alive, leading to misunderstandings and a tragic confrontation. The film is noted for its star-studded cast, scenic locations in London and Edinburgh, and music by Anu Malik. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances and songs but criticizing the derivative plot. Aarzoo was released in 1999 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Ultra Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Lawrence D'Souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Pooja loves pilot Vijay, but after his death in a crash, she marries her childhood friend Amar to protect her unborn child. Years later, Vijay returns alive and believes Amar caused the crash. He seeks revenge, not knowing the child is his own. A tragic sacrifice changes everything.
“Love demands the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aarzoo
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Akshay Kumar (20 films together), Amrish Puri & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amrish Puri (10 films together), Paresh Rawal & Aruna Irani (10 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Aruna Irani (9 films together), and Amrish Puri & Madhuri Dixit (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aarzoo' was also the name of a popular 1965 film starring Sadhana and Rajendra Kumar.
- This was one of the few films where actor Akshay Kumar played a character who dies early in the story.
- Composer Nadeem-Shravan, who scored the music, were at the peak of their popularity during this period.
- The song 'Lagi Lagi' became a hit and is remembered for its choreography featuring Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar.
- Director Lawrence D'Souza was known for family dramas, and this was his last major directorial release.
- The film's plot of a presumed-dead lover returning is a common trope in Hindi cinema, often called a 'second husband' storyline.
- Despite starring major stars, the film did not perform as well at the box office as expected.