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Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam(1999)

5.8/10
Hindi188 minstheatrical

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is a Hindi romantic drama film directed, co-written, and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai. It follows a newlywed man who discovers his wife is in love with another man and decides to reunite them. The story is set in Gujarat and Italy, blending Indian classical music with grand visuals. The film was a commercial blockbuster, earning ₹510 million at the box office. It received critical acclaim for its emotional depth, cinematography, and soundtrack. The music, composed by Ismail Darbar, became hugely popular. The film won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Music Direction. It premiered at the International Film Festival of India in 1999.

Filmed In:Gujarat, Rajasthan, Budapest, Hungary
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Eros Now
Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 8m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

Nandini is forced to marry Vanraj, but she loves Sameer. Vanraj discovers her secret. Instead of getting angry, he decides to take her to Italy to find Sameer. Along the way, Nandini begins to see Vanraj's true love. She must choose between her first love and the man who sacrificed everything for her.

Love means letting go.

Film Details

5.8Rating
188Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleहम दिल दे चुके सनम
Also Known AsIch gab Dir mein Herz, Geliebter · Mon coeur est déjà pris · I Have Given My Heart Away, Darling · Straight from the Heart · Dei-te o Meu Amor
Filmed InGujarat, Rajasthan, Budapest, Hungary

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Cast reunions in this film: Salman Khan & Ajay Devgan (4 films together), Smita Jaykar & Ajay Devgan (4 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Ajay Devgan (3 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Salman Khan (2 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2 films together), and Salman Khan & Rajeev Verma (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Pyaar Kar Lo' but was shortened before release.
  • Salman Khan performed his own stunts, including a dangerous fall from a horse during a song sequence.
  • The iconic 'Nimbooda' song was shot in a single day at the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner.
  • Aishwarya Rai's elaborate ghagra for the 'Dholi Taro' song weighed over 30 kilograms.
  • The Italian portions were filmed in Budapest, Hungary, not Italy, due to budget constraints.
  • This was the first film where director Sanjay Leela Bhansali also composed the music.
  • The film's climax was reshot after test audiences found the original ending too sad.

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