Dil Kya Kare(1999)
Dil Kya Kare is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Prakash Jha. The lead cast includes Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Mahima Chaudhry, and Chandrachur Singh. The story follows Anand and Kavita, a couple who adopted a daughter named Neha. Their peaceful life is disrupted when Nandita, Neha's biological mother, enters their home. A secret from Anand's past connects him to Nandita, leading to a crisis of trust and love. The film explores the emotional fallout of a one-night stand and the bond between a mother and child. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its performances, especially by Mahima Chaudhry and Kajol. The film was released in 1999 and is available on digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Anand and Kavita have a happy family with their adopted daughter Neha. A stranger named Nandita starts visiting Neha at school. Kavita invites her home, unaware that Nandita is Neha's biological mother. Worse, Anand and Nandita share a secret past that could destroy everything.
“What should the heart do?”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dil Kya Kare
Cast reunions in this film: Kajol & Ajay Devgan (8 films together), Ajay Devgan & Mohan Joshi (7 films together), Ajay Devgan & Farida Jalal (6 films together), Mohan Joshi & Avtar Gill (6 films together), Ajay Devgan & Mahima Chaudhry (5 films together), and Mohan Joshi & Farida Jalal (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few mainstream Hindi films directed by Prakash Jha that was not a hard-hitting political or social drama.
- The film's music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava, who was primarily known as a singer and later a reality show judge.
- Actor Milind Gunaji, who played a supporting role, was a former model and Mr. India titleholder before entering films.
- The movie's plot involving the stalking of a family was considered an unusual thriller theme for its time in Bollywood.
- Despite featuring popular stars like Ajay Devgn and Mahima Chaudhry, the film had a very limited theatrical run and low box office returns.
- The title 'Dil Kya Kare' translates to 'What Can the Heart Do', highlighting the emotional conflict central to the story.
- Part of the film was shot in Delhi, capturing the urban family setting central to its plot.