Chandni(1989)
Chandni is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language musical romance film directed and co-produced by Yash Chopra. The film stars Sridevi as Chandni Mathur, with Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna in lead roles. Waheeda Rehman, Anupam Kher, and Juhi Chawla appear in supporting parts. The story follows a young woman torn between two suitors after a tragic accident changes her life. The film is set in Delhi and Mumbai and features songs composed by Shiv-Hari. Chandni won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. It was the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 1989 and its soundtrack sold over 10 million copies. The film is credited with ending the era of violent action films in Bollywood and reviving the romantic musical genre. Sridevi's iconic white outfits became a major fashion trend across India. The film was released on 15 September 1989 by Yash Raj Films.
Chandni is streaming on Prime Video and Netflix since 14 March 1990.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 14 March 1990
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 1989
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young woman named Chandni falls in love with a wealthy man named Rohit. After a tragic accident leaves him paralyzed, his family blames her and he pushes her away. She moves to a new city and finds love again with a kind widower. But when her first love returns, she must choose between two good men.
“Love shines brightest in the moonlight.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chandni
Cast reunions in this film: Sushma & Rishi Kapoor (5 films together), Sridevi & Rishi Kapoor (5 films together), Sushma & Beena Banerjee (3 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Vinod Khanna (3 films together), Waheeda Rehman & Yash Chopra (3 films together), and Sushma & Sridevi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Chandni O Meri Chandni' was originally composed for another Yash Chopra film that was shelved.
- Sridevi performed her own stunts for the iconic helicopter scene in Switzerland, despite a fear of heights.
- The film's success revived Yash Chopra's career and redefined the 'romantic musical' genre in Bollywood.
- Vinod Khanna was considered for the male lead, but the role ultimately went to Rishi Kapoor.
- The movie's costumes, especially Sridevi's white chiffon sarees, sparked a major fashion trend in India.
- It was one of the first major Hindi films to extensively shoot song sequences in Switzerland.
- The character Lalit was written to be more mature, which was a shift from typical romantic heroes of the time.