Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha(1998)
'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha' is a 1998 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. The lead cast includes Kajol as Sanjana and Ajay Devgn as Shekhar. The story follows Sanjana, who travels to Paris to marry her fiancé Rahul, but he rejects her. She then pretends to be in a relationship with a charming thief named Shekhar to make Rahul jealous. The film is a remake of the French film 'Les Compères' but with a romantic plot. It was praised for the chemistry between Kajol and Ajay Devgn and its lighthearted tone. The film was a commercial success, earning ₹38.27 crore against a budget of ₹7.50 crore. It released on July 24, 1998, and remains a popular romantic comedy in Hindi cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Sanjana flies to Paris to marry her fiancé Rahul, but he has moved on with another woman. Heartbroken and stranded, she meets a charming thief named Shekhar. She convinces him to pretend to be her boyfriend to make Rahul jealous. But their fake romance starts feeling real, and Sanjana must choose between her past love and a new, unexpected one.
“Love happens when you least expect it.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Cast reunions in this film: Kajol & Ajay Devgan (8 films together), Ajay Devgan & Reema Lagoo (6 films together), Mushtaq Khan & Tiku Talsania (5 films together), Ajay Devgan & Anees Bazmee (5 films together), Ajay Devgan & Tiku Talsania (5 films together), and Om Puri & Harish Patel (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1995 French movie 'French Kiss', starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.
- This was one of the earliest major film roles for actor Ajay Devgn, who was known for action films, in a full-fledged romantic comedy.
- The song 'Mujhe Pyaar Hua' was shot in Mauritius, a popular filming location for 90s Bollywood songs.
- Director Anees Bazmee, later famous for comedies like 'No Entry', was still establishing his style with this early directorial work.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Kajol and Ajay Devgn were rumored to be dating in real life, adding to audience interest.
- Composer Jatin-Lalit, the popular music duo of the 90s, provided the film's soundtrack.
- The movie's title translates to 'Love Had to Happen', reflecting its fate-driven romantic plot.