Dil Hi To Hai(1992)
Dil Hi To Hai is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Asrani. The film stars Jackie Shroff in a double role as twin brothers Govardhan and Harshvardhan, alongside Divya Bharti, Shilpa Shirodkar, Amjad Khan, and Kader Khan. The story follows identical twins who swap names as children and grow up living each other's lives, leading to complications when they fall in love with ordinary girls against their strict father's wishes. The film is noted for its witty dialogues, fast-paced narrative, and entertaining performances. It was released on January 1, 1992, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Asrani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Twin brothers Govardhan and Harshvardhan swap names as kids and promise to live each other's lives forever. Years later, they fall in love with ordinary girls, but their powerful father wants them to marry royal brides. The brothers must fight to keep their love alive while hiding their secret from their strict father.
“Two brothers, one secret, one love”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dil Hi To Hai
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kader Khan (25 films together), Jackie Shroff & Gulshan Grover (21 films together), Gulshan Grover & Asrani (19 films together), Kader Khan & Amjad Khan (18 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Kader Khan (10 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by veteran comedian Asrani, known for his iconic roles in 'Sholay' and other comedies.
- The film's title song 'Dil Hi To Hai' was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the early 1990s.
- It features actress Neelam in a dual role, mirroring the twin brothers played by Govinda and Chunky Pandey.
- Despite being loosely inspired by 'Coming to America', the plot heavily incorporates typical Bollywood family drama and mistaken identity tropes.
- The film was released during a crowded festive season and faced tough competition from other major releases of 1992.
- Asrani cast many of his contemporary comedian friends in small roles, creating a familiar ensemble for comedy fans.
- The movie's soundtrack included a mix of disco-style numbers and romantic ballads, common for the era's music trends.