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Pehla Pehla Pyar(1994)

4.7/10
Hindi152 minstheatrical

Pehla Pehla Pyar is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Manmohan Singh. The film stars Rishi Kapoor and Tabu in lead roles, with Anupam Kher, Kader Khan, Gulshan Grover, and Amrish Puri in supporting parts. The story follows Sapna, a princess who runs away from her aristocratic home due to family hatred and politics, and Raj, a photographer who falls in love with her. The film is loosely inspired by the American classic Roman Holiday. Its music, composed by Anand-Milind with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, became popular, with songs like 'Kore Kaagaz Pe Likhwale' and 'O Jaanu'. The film was released in 1994 and is available on some streaming platforms.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 1994
Director
Manmohan Singh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 32m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A princess named Sapna runs away from her cold, political family. She meets Raj, a happy photographer. Raj does not want her around at first. But they fall in love. Now they must escape her family, who put a reward for her return.

First love never dies.

Film Details

4.7Rating
152Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitlePehla Pehla Pyar

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pehla Pehla Pyar

Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together), Anupam Kher & Amrish Puri (17 films together), Gulshan Grover & Amrish Puri (16 films together), and Rishi Kapoor & Kader Khan (15 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was produced by actor Rishi Kapoor, who also played the lead role of Raj.
  • It was the directorial debut of Manmohan Singh, who later became known for directing Punjabi films.
  • The movie's music was composed by Nadeem-Shravan, a popular duo in the 1990s.
  • Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who played Sapna, was a former Miss India runner-up.
  • The film's title song 'Pehla Pehla Pyar' became a hit and is still remembered today.
  • It was shot in scenic locations like Ooty, which was common for romantic films of that era.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release and did not perform well at the box office.

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