Main Solah Baras Ki(1998)
Main Solah Baras Ki is a 1998 Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Dev Anand. The cast includes Dev Anand, Shaista Usta, Jas Arora, Deepak Tijori, Neeru Bajwa, and A. K. Hangal. The story follows Bollywood star Dev Anand as he travels to Europe, Canada, and the United States to find a new actress for his film. He discovers Madhu, a sixteen-year-old girl, and a love triangle forms between Dev Anand, Madhu, and a young man named Suniel. The film was shot primarily in Scotland and features music composed by Rajesh Roshan. It was unsuccessful at the box office. The film is available on some streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Dev Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A famous Bollywood director searches the world for a fresh face. He finds a sixteen-year-old girl in America. She dreams of stardom. But a young man on the film set steals her heart. The director must choose between his love and letting her go.
“Love knows no age, but the heart knows best.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film was Dev Anand's final directorial effort, released when he was 75 years old.
- It was the only film where actress Deepti Naval played a romantic lead opposite Dev Anand.
- The movie's title song was a recreated version of a 1960s hit from the film 'Solah Baras Ki'.
- Dev Anand reportedly wrote the script while also preparing for his autobiography at the same time.
- The film faced criticism for the large age gap between the lead characters, which became a talking point.
- It was one of the few Bollywood films from that era shot extensively in the hill station of Mahabaleshwar.
- The movie's release was delayed by several years due to production and financial issues.