Jaanam Samjha Karo(1999)
Jaanam Samjha Karo is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Andaleb Sultanpuri. It stars Salman Khan and Urmila Matondkar in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Shakti Kapoor, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Jaspal Bhatti, and Shammi Kapoor. The story follows Chandni, a nightclub dancer from a poor family, and Rahul, a wealthy womanizer from London. They meet and pretend to be married to fool Rahul's grandfather. The film explores class differences, fake relationships, and the journey from lust to true love. The music, composed by Anu Malik, was popular, especially the title track. The film was shot in London and India. It had average box office performance. It remains the only directorial work of Andaleb Sultanpuri.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Andaleb Sulthapuri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Chandni is a poor nightclub dancer who dreams of a prince. Rahul is a rich playboy who wants only fun. When they meet, Rahul lies to his grandfather that Chandni is his wife. The fake marriage leads to real feelings. But Rahul's old friends try to break them apart. Can love survive lies and class differences?
“Love is not a game.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaanam Samjha Karo
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Salman Khan (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Shammi Kapoor (10 films together), Salman Khan & Anu Malik (8 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anu Malik (6 films together), and Shammi Kapoor & Anu Malik (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jaanam Samjha Karo' is also the name of a popular song from the 1995 film 'Akele Hum Akele Tum'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Salman Khan was credited with a special appearance rather than a lead role.
- Director Andaleeb Sultanpuri is the son of famous lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, making this a rare directorial venture from a lyricist's family.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Jatin-Lalit, did not achieve the same commercial success as their other hit albums from that era.
- Actress Urmila Matondkar and actor Salman Khan shared the screen again after their successful pairing in the 1996 film 'Judwaa'.
- The film's plot of a fake marriage arrangement was a common trope in 1990s Hindi cinema, similar to movies like 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain'.
- Despite the star cast, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered among the hits of 1999.