Ishkq in Paris(2013)
Ishkq in Paris is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Prem Soni. The film stars Preity Zinta, Rhehan Malliek, and Isabelle Adjani in lead roles. The story follows Akash and Ishkq, two strangers who meet on a train from Rome to Paris and spend a romantic evening together. Ishkq insists on a no-baggage pact, forcing them to part ways without any promises. Akash cannot forget her and returns to Paris to find her, leading to a second chance at love. The film features a cameo by Salman Khan and was produced by Preity Zinta under her banner PZNZ Media. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. The film was released on May 24, 2013, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 May 2013
- Director
- Prem Raj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
Akash meets Ishkq on a train to Paris. They share a magical night together. But Ishkq has a rule: no attachments. She leaves without saying goodbye. Akash cannot forget her. He returns to Paris to find her and convince her that their love is real. But Ishkq's past fears stand in their way.
“One night can change everything”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ishkq in Paris
Cast reunions in this film: Preity Zinta & Sajid–Wajid (3 films together), Sajid–Wajid & Manush Nandan (3 films together), and Dalip Tahil & Sajid–Wajid (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally set to star Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan, but Saif dropped out and was replaced by Rhehan Malliek.
- It was the first Hindi film to be shot entirely in Paris after the 2008 terrorist attacks in the city.
- Prem Raj, the director, also co-wrote the story with his wife, who makes a cameo appearance in the film.
- The movie's title uses a stylised spelling of 'Ishq' (love) to include the initials of the lead characters, Ishkq and Akash.
- Despite being a romantic comedy, it includes a subplot referencing the real-life 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and was quickly pulled from cinemas due to poor box office performance.
- Preity Zinta returned to acting after a four-year break with this film, which she also co-produced.