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In 1998, Mani Ratnam's romantic suspense film "Dil Se" was released in Hindi. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta in lead roles. The plot of the movie revolves around Amar, a journalist, who falls in love with a mysterious woman named Meghna. As Amar tries to uncover Meghna's secrets, he finds himself caught in a web of terrorism and violence. The movie is known for its beautiful cinematography, soulful music, and powerful performances by the lead actors. "Dil Se" received critical acclaim for its unique storyline and was also screened at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Movie name |
Dil Se |
Directed by |
Mani Ratnam |
Screenplay by |
Mani Ratnam |
Story by |
Mani Ratnam |
Produced by |
Bharat Shah, Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Verma, Shekhar Kapur |
Starring |
Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta |
Cinematography |
Santosh Sivan |
Edited by |
Suresh Urs |
Music by |
A R Rahman |
Production company |
Madras Talkies, Verma Corporation |
Distributed by |
EROS International |
Release date |
21st August 1998 |
Country |
India |
Language |
Hindi |
Budget |
11.5 Crores |
The protagonist of "Dil Se" is Amarkant Varma (Shah Rukh Khan), an All India Radio journalist who visits Assam to report on the unrest and violence taking place there. He meets Meghna (Manisha Koirala), a seductive and intriguing woman who wins his heart, on the train to Assam.
Amarkant falls in love with Meghna but soon learns that she is actually a terrorist who is plotting to strike a number of targets in Delhi to achieve their goal of national independence. Amarkant is unable to control his affections for Meghna and pursues her despite knowing who she really is. As the narrative goes on, Amarkant becomes entangled in a perilous network of
The movie was released on 21st August 1998. It grossed a whopping 28.40 crores in the box office. It has amassed a lot of fan following from the audience. The movie can be watched on Netflix.
The movie got a 7.5/10 on IMDB and 3.8/5 on MouthShut.
Critics praised the film's blend of romance, thriller, and political drama, as well as its exploration of complex themes such as terrorism, patriotism, and love. The performances of Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta were widely acclaimed, with many critics noting their chemistry and emotional depth.
The photography, soundtrack, and editing of the movie received a lot of positive reviews as well. The soundtrack for this movie, which features songs like "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and "Jiya Jale," is regarded as one of the best movie soundtracks ever.
Shah Rukh Khan as Amarkant Varma
Manisha Koirala as Meghna
Preity Zinta as Preeti Nair
Raghuveer Yadav as Omprakash
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as CBI Chief
Piyush Mishra as Ali Baig
Malaika Arora Khan as dancer in song "Chaiyya Chaiyya"
Sanjay Misra as Gulshan
Director: Mani Ratnam
Producer: Ram Gopal Varma
Screenplay: Mani Ratnam, Tigmanshu Dhulia
Music Director: A. R. Rahman
Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
Film Editing: Suresh Urs
Art Direction: Samir Chanda
Costume Design: Mani Ratnam
Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of Amarkant Varma, a journalist who falls in love with Meghna while knowing that she is actually a terrorist. He is a perfect example of the idealistic, patriotic Indian who is prepared to sacrifice everything for his nation.
Meghna (played by Manisha Koirala): Meghna is a mysterious and enigmatic woman who captures Amarkant's heart. She is a member of a group of terrorists who are fighting for the independence of their homeland. Meghna represents the complex and conflicting emotions of those who have taken up arms against the state.
Amarkant encounters Preeti Nair, a lively and animated girl, while travelling. Preeti is portrayed by Preity Zinta. She contrasts the gloomy and perilous reality of terrorism with the purity and idealism of young India.
Ali Baig (played by Piyush Mishra): Ali Baig is a key member of the terrorist group, and serves as Meghna's confidante. He stands for the logical and practical side of terrorism and is prepared to take unpopular positions in the interest of justice.
The CBI Chief, played by Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, is a stern bureaucrat whose job it is to put an end to terrorist activities. He is prepared to employ any means required to stop the terrorists and speaks for the creation of law and order.
Omprakash, who is portrayed by Raghuveer Yadav, is a beggar who makes friends with Amarkant while he travels. He stands in for India's forgotten and marginalised population and acts as a sobering reminder of the human cost of terrorism and violence.
No. |
Title |
Singer(s) |
1 |
Chaiyya Chaiyya |
Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi |
2 |
Jiya Jale |
Lata Mangeshkar and MG Sree Kumar |
3 |
E Ajanabi |
Udit Narayan and Mahalakshmi Iyer |
4 |
Dil Se Re |
A R Rahman, Anurudh Srirman and Anupama |
5 |
Jiya Jale |
Lata Mangeshkar |
6 |
Satrangi Re |
Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
7 |
Thayya, Thayya |
Sukhwinder Singh |
8 |
A E Ajnabi |
Udit Narayan and Mahalakshmi Iyer |
The song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" required Shah Rukh Khan to film a scene on top of a moving train. The scene was shot over four days, and the crew had to take safety measures to ensure the safety of the actors and the crew.
The song "Jiya Jale" was shot in the backwaters of Kerala, and the crew had to face a lot of challenges due to the harsh weather conditions and the presence of mosquitoes.
The movie was shot in reverse order,, the climax was shot first, and then the rest of the movie was shot. This was done to help the actors get into the character and portray the emotions better.
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The movie was a great hit and grossed 28,40 crores in the box office.
Award |
Category |
Recipients and Nominees |
49th Berlinale |
Netpac Award |
Mani Ratnam |
Best Cinematography |
Santosh Sivan |
|
46th National Film Awards |
Best Audiography |
H. Sridhar |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Female Debut |
Preity Zinta |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Music Director |
A. R. Rahman |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Lyricist |
Gulzar for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Male Playback Singer |
Sukhwinder Singh for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Cinematography |
Santosh Sivan |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Choreography |
Farah Khan for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Actress |
Manisha Koirala |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Supporting Actress |
Preity Zinta |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Lyricist |
Gulzar for "Ae Ajnabi" |
44th Filmfare Awards |
Best Female Playback Singer |
Sapna Awasthi for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" |
Screen Awards |
Best Male Playback Singer |
Sukhwinder Singh for "Chaiyya Chaiyya" |
Dil Se was the first Indian movie to enter the top 10 in the UK box office charts, making it the highest-grossing Indian movie in the UK at that time.
The song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" was featured in the opening credits of the Hollywood movie Inside Man (2006), directed by Spike Lee. The song was also featured in the movie Inside Man, during a dance sequence.
The movie Dil Se was the third collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Mani Ratnam, after Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995).
Mani Ratnam's 1998 Indian movie "Dil Se" features Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala in the key roles. The main character of the film is a radio journalist who falls in love with a mysterious woman while travelling by train in India's rural northeast.The movie explores themes of love, patriotism, terrorism, and the complexity of human emotions. It shows the protagonist's attempt to comprehend the genuine motivations of his beloved, who turns out to be a militant organisation member.In the end, the protagonist sacrifices his life to stop a bomb blast orchestrated by the militant group, symbolizing the triumph of love and humanity over violence and hatred.
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