26 Years of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial musical romantic drama film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam completed 26 years. Starring Superstars Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles, it was released in the theatres on 18 June 1999.
The film’s story is by Pratap Karvat and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with the screenplay penned by Kanan Mani, Kenneth Phillipps, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film marked director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's maiden collaboration with Ajay Devgn, Aishwarya Rai.
The film, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali under Bhansali Productions, was distributed by Sony Pictures Networks and Eros International. The story of the film is based on Shetal Ne Kathe, a play by Indian poet, writer, social reformer, and freedom fighter Jhaverchand Meghani.
The 47th National Film Awards saw the film bag four wins: Best Music Direction for Ismail Darbar, Best Choreography for “Dholi Taro” by Vaibhavi Merchant and Sameer–Arsh Tanna, Best Cinematography for Anil Mehta (processed by Adlabs), and Best Production Design for Nitin Chandrakant Desai.
The film marked the maiden collaboration between Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam marked the second directorial venture of Sanjay Leela Bhansali after his debut film Khamoshi: The Musical. The film marked director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's second collaboration with Salman Khan after Khamoshi: The Musical
Anil Mehta handled the cinematography of this film, marking his second collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Khamoshi: The Musical. Bela Segal edited this film, marking her second collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Khamoshi: The Musical.
Ismail Darbar composed the songs, and Anjan Biswas composed the background score for this film, marking their maiden collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Made on a budget of ₹16 crore, the film earned ₹51.38 crore at the Indian box office and ranked as the third highest-grossing Bollywood release of 1999.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam marked the 5th film for Aishwarya Rai in a lead role and her 3rd film in Bollywood after Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya and Aa Ab Laut Chalen. The film marked the maiden collaboration between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. At the 45th Filmfare Awards, the film earned 18 nominations and won 8, while at the 1st IIFA Awards, it received 21 nominations and secured 11 wins.
Even after 26 years, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is remembered as one of the career-best performances of Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s praiseworthy execution contributing to its massive success, a soundtrack selling 3.5 million units, and ranking as the third highest-selling album of the year.
Q: When was Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam released, and who starred
in it?
A: It was released on 18 June 1999, starring Salman Khan,
Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.
Q: Who directed and produced the film, and what was it based
on?
A: It was directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
under Bhansali Productions and was based on Shetal Ne Kathe, a play by
Jhaverchand Meghani.
Q: How did the film perform in awards and box office?
A: It won 4 National Film Awards, 8 Filmfare Awards from 18
nominations, and 11 IIFA Awards from 21 nominations. Made on a ₹16 crore
budget, it grossed ₹51.38 crore in India, ranking as the third highest-grossing
Bollywood film of 1999.
Q: What lasting impact does the film have after 26 years?
A: It’s remembered for the career-best performances of its
lead trio, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s masterful execution, and a soundtrack
selling 3.5 million units, becoming the year’s third highest-selling album.
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