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Dil Se..(1998)

7.5/10
Hindi163 mins

Dil Se.. (1998) is a 163-minute Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Zohra Sehgal, Shah Rukh Khan and Arundathi Nag. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Dil Se.. stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 22 Nov 1999

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
22 November 1999
Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 43m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A journalist becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman he meets, though she rejects him. Later, when he is preparing for his own wedding, she unexpectedly arrives at his home seeking his assistance.

A love that arrives when it's too late.

Film Details

7.5Rating
163Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsUyire · From the Heart · De tout coeur · ก้นบึ้งแห่งหัวใจ · Prematho

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityrevengecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the actual Dal Lake in Srinagar, but the crew had to wrap up quickly due to rising political tensions.
  • Shah Rukh Khan performed the 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' song sequence on a moving train roof without a body double, despite his fear of heights.
  • The film was a box office failure in India upon release but later gained a cult following, especially for its music and cinematography.
  • Mani Ratnam initially wanted A.R. Rahman to compose only the background score, but Rahman ended up doing the entire soundtrack.
  • The character Meghna was inspired by real-life accounts of women involved in militant movements in conflict zones.
  • The film's title 'Dil Se..' translates to 'From the Heart,' reflecting its intense emotional themes of love and conflict.
  • It was the first Hindi film to be shot in the remote and scenic regions of Ladakh, showcasing its landscapes prominently.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dil Se..

Director-Original Music Composer20 films
Cinematographer-Music Composer8 films
Cinematographer-Original Music Composer8 films
Cinematographer-Director6 films
Actor-Original Music Composer5 films
Original Music Composer-Actor5 films
Music Composer-Taxi Driver5 films
Original Music Composer-Taxi Driver5 films
Director-Taxi Driver3 films
Cinematographer-Taxi Driver2 films
Original Music Composer-Actor2 films
Actor-Amar's Grandmother2 films

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