Doli Saja Ke Rakhna(1998)
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshaye Khanna and Jyothika in her acting debut. It follows Inder, a young man who falls in love with Pallavi, a girl from an overprotective family. Her three elder brothers violently oppose their relationship, leading the couple to elope. The story explores the conflict between love and family loyalty. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Aniyathipraavu. Its soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was commercially unsuccessful and received mixed reviews. It was released on 27 November 1998.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Inder moves to a new town for studies and falls in love with Pallavi at first sight. But Pallavi's three elder brothers are fiercely protective and beat him up. The couple must fight against their families to be together. Will their love survive the family pressure?
“Love that fights for family.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Paresh Rawal (19 films together), Anupam Kher & Amrish Puri (17 films together), Amrish Puri & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Priyadarshan & Paresh Rawal (15 films together), Anupam Kher & Aruna Irani (13 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Amrish Puri (10 films together).
Trivia
- This was the Hindi film debut of South Indian actress Jyothika, who later became a star in Tamil cinema.
- The film's title is inspired by a traditional wedding song about the bride's journey in a palanquin (doli).
- It was one of the earliest Bollywood films to be shot extensively in South Africa, showcasing its landscapes.
- The movie marked a rare collaboration between director Priyadarshan and music composer Anu Malik.
- Actor Akshaye Khanna's character was originally written to be more comedic, but was softened during filming.
- Despite a modest box office performance, the soundtrack, especially the song 'Mujhe Pyaar Hua', gained popularity.
- The plot draws loose inspiration from the 1991 Telugu film 'Chaitanya', which also involved protective brothers.