Ae Dil Hai Mushkil(2016)
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Anushka Sharma in lead roles, with Fawad Khan and Lisa Haydon in supporting parts. Set primarily in London and Vienna, the story follows Ayan, a passionate singer who falls in love with his best friend Alizeh, who only sees him as a friend. After she marries another man, Ayan finds solace in Saba, an older woman nursing her own heartbreak. The film explores themes of unrequited love, friendship, and healing. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its music, performances, and emotional depth. The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, became a chartbuster. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹230 crore worldwide. It was released on October 28, 2016, and is available for streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 28 January 2017
- Theatrical Release
- 28 October 2016
- Director
- Karan Johar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Ayan is a singer who falls deeply in love with his best friend Alizeh. But Alizeh only sees him as a friend. She marries another man, breaking Ayan's heart. Years later, Ayan meets Saba, a woman who understands his pain. But when Alizeh returns with a terminal illness, Ayan must choose between his past love and his present.
“Love is difficult. But it is worth it.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Karan Johar (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anil Mehta (5 films together), Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor (5 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Shahrukh Khan (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anushka Sharma (4 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together).
Trivia
- The song 'Bulleya' was originally composed for another film but was later included in this movie.
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's character Saba was written specifically with her in mind by Karan Johar.
- The film's title is taken from a 1990 song of the same name by the Pakistani singer Ahmed Rushdi.
- Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma performed their own singing for the song 'The Breakup Song'.
- This was the last film appearance of actor Om Puri, who played a small role as a healer.
- Parts of the movie were shot in Vienna, including the iconic Prater amusement park.
- The film faced protests and calls for boycott before release due to featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
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Alizeh, a heart-warming and uplifting track, defines the beautiful bond of love, friendship and everything that comes in between. This charmingly sweet tune, has been composed by Pritam and the lyrics…
