Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

1998 [HINDI]

Action / Comedy / Drama / Musical / Romance

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 76%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.6/10 10 6561 6.6K

bollywood

Plot summary

A wealthy collegian falls in love with an heir apparent, but her domineering cousin orders her to end the affair.

Director

Sohail Khan Photo
Sohail Khan

Top cast

Salman Khan Photo
Salman Khan as Suraj Khanna
Dharmendra Photo
Dharmendra as Thakur Ajay Singh
Kajol Photo
Kajol as Muskaan Thakur
Aasif Sheikh Photo
Aasif Sheikh as Thakur Vijay Singh's Brother
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1.41 GB
1280*544
Hindi 2.0
NR
Subtitles in  
24 fps
2 hr 36 min
Seeds 1
2.61 GB
1920*816
Hindi 2.0
NR
Subtitles in  
24 fps
2 hr 36 min
Seeds 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by FiftyTwo_52 7 / 10

The Perfect Formula: Love, Laughter, and Legendary Songs

If you want to blame Salman Khan's shirtless scenes, this is where the flag was planted - in O O Jaane Jana :)Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya remains a dazzling example of the classic Bollywood romantic formula. To me the movie was 8/10 when I saw it FDFS, and still feels like a beloved 7/10 nearly 30 years later... a timeless classic.This film is a fascinating piece of cinema history, marking a powerful collaboration for the "Khan"daan, with Sohail directing and brothers Salman and Arbaaz defining the film's central conflict.Salman Khan is effortlessly magnetic as Suraj, but the true brilliance lies in his chemistry with Kajol, a pairing so electric that one can't help but wish they had been paired again. Furthermore, the picture is fortified by the screen presence of Dharmendra, who carries his role really well, lending a much-needed layer of maturity and dignity to the family anchor.The visual aesthetic is a burst of color, supported by crisp cinematography that enhances its "feel-good" appeal.Thank you for sharing your high regard for this film. That longevity rating of 7/10 after nearly 30 years is a true testament to its rewatch value and feel-good charm!Here is the three-step process for "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya."(1) Detailed Facts: Plot, Actors, Crew & Efficacy Category Details Efficacy / Impact Plot Suraj (Salman Khan), a charming city boy, falls for Muskaan (Kajol), an orphan living under the care of her protective elder brother, Vishal (Arbaaz Khan), and loving uncle (Dharmendra). The story is a classic romantic comedy: Suraj must follow Muskaan to her village and win over her skeptical brother's approval, using humor and heart to overcome the rural/urban divide. Commercial "Super Hit" at the box office. It perfectly captured the light-hearted romance trend of the late 90s, blending comedy, family drama, and iconic musical sequences.Director Sohail Khan (Directorial Debut) Nominated for Filmfare Best Director. Successfully launched his career by crafting a commercially viable, star-studded family entertainer.Music Directors Jatin-Lalit, Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid-Wajid Delivered one of the decade's most iconic and enduring soundtracks. Tracks like 'O O Jaane Jaana' (which won the R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent) and 'Odhli Chunariya' are classics that remain highly popular.Lead Actors Salman Khan (Suraj) & Kajol (Muskaan) Salman Khan earned a Filmfare Best Actor nomination, praised for his energetic, playful, and genuinely romantic performance. Kajol was lauded for her delightful expressions and the undeniable chemistry she shared with Salman, a highlight of the film's lasting appeal.Arbaaz Khan (Vishal) & Dharmendra (Chacha) Arbaaz Khan was nominated for Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for his pivotal role as the overly possessive brother, and Dharmendra provided a necessary emotional anchor as the wise uncle.Key Crew Cinematographer: Rasool Ellore Contributed to the film's "feel-good" aesthetic with bright colors and picturesque settings, giving it the enjoyable visual quality of a quintessential 90s Bollywood romance.Export to Sheets (2) 200-Word Engaging & Sharp Review for IMDb Post The 90s Romance That Still Feels Fresh (Initial 8/10, Rewatch 7/10)"Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya" is the definition of a feel-good, rewatchable classic. Directed with a lively pace by Sohail Khan, this film is the ultimate 90s romantic comedy package. It holds a firm 8/10 as a genre entry, and its ability to still entertain nearly 30 years later with a 7/10 rewatch score is its greatest achievement.The core strength lies in its star power and fantastic music. The soundtrack, featuring iconic dance anthems and soulful melodies, is timeless and the movie's energy rarely flags.While the final act falls into some predictable Bollywood tropes, and the secondary villain plot is conventional, it never loses its heart.This is pure, unadulterated 90s joy.
Reviewed by priyodit 7 / 10

Fool's Paradise

**May contain Spoilers** Sometimes, comes a movie which has a bit of innocence added in almost all of the characters. Sometimes, the innocence also brings foolishness. You may laugh at the people, but eventually forgive for they don't know what they are doing. Suraj (Salman Khan) and his pals are no good at studying, and spend most of their time loitering in campus, where Muskan (Kajol) is about to take admission. They cross paths and finally fall in love, till Vishal (Arbaz Khan in slightly better acting than his recent years) tests Suraj and Suraj fails to pass the test. Where the story looks cliché, it makes up with a lot of eyeball rolling by Salman Khan and some pretty good acting by Kajol. The quirks and eccentricities make you smile, but you often feel the director created the situation even more quirky. The script writer tried hard to make things exciting, but sometimes, he failed. The zaniness of Jim Carrey is what the film aspired for, but the script failed.The best thing in the movie is the song O O Jaane Jana, which sounds fresh still, and I think Salman Khan had a lot of inputs for the movie.Summary: can watch it once to soothe your neurons, can watch it once more (just because!).
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