Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh(1992)
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by J. Om Prakash. The lead cast includes Neelima Azim as Meenakshi Sinha, Suraj Chaddha as Ketan Kapoor, and Parikshit Sahni as Advocate Jagat Narayan Sinha. The story follows Mini, a romantic dreamer who marries a college sweetheart against her father's wishes, only to face the harsh realities of married life. The film explores the gap between fantasy and reality in love and relationships. It was produced by Esselworld Films and released in India in 1992. The film received a mixed response from critics and audiences.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- J. Om Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Mini believes in fairy-tale love from novels and movies. She marries Ketan against her strict father's orders. After marriage, she discovers that real life is not like her stories. Her husband's career pulls them apart. Mini must decide if her love can survive reality.
“Love is not a fairy tale”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
Cast reunions in this film: Vikas Anand & J. Om Prakash (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is taken from a popular Hindi song of the same name from the 1964 movie 'Dil Hi To Hai'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sanjay Kapoor played a romantic lead early in his career.
- The movie was not a major commercial success upon its initial theatrical release.
- Actress Pooja Bhatt was reportedly considered for the lead role before it went to newcomer Shilpa Shirodkar.
- Parts of the film were shot in the scenic hill station of Ooty, a common location for romantic Hindi movies of that era.
- The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a recreated version of the classic title song.
- Director K. Ravi Shankar was primarily known for directing action and drama films, making this romance an unusual choice.