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Reasons why Dil To Pagal Hai was nothing but a bad Bollywood Cliché

One of the most romantic Bollywood films of all time is Dil To Pagal Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Akshay Kumar, and Karisma Kapoor. The film was Yash Chopra’s best work in the 1990s, with everything from beautiful scenery to catchy songs, oozing romance to profound drama, and heartfelt dialogue. This romantic saga was a smash hit in 1997 and went on to win several awards. This romantic saga Dil To Paagal Hai had everything that Yash Chopra movies are known for: scenic views, songs, oozing romance, profound drama, and heartfelt dialogues. Perfect couples are the ideal recipe for winning the hearts of the audience. That’s how people felt about movies back then. 

Dil To Pagal Hai release date is October 31, 1997, featured one of Bollywood’s most famous love triangles of the ’90s. As the film celebrates its 24th anniversary today, it remains one of the best love stories that moviegoers can’t get enough of. Shahrukh and Karishma’s movie Dil To Pagal Hai is still a fan favorite, and the effortless chemistry between the lead actors continues to amaze.

Dil to Pagal Hai Film Cast List

Here, below Cinetalkers presents the Dil to Pagal Hai film cast list:

Cast Name Role
Madhuri Dixit Pooja
Shah Rukh Khan Rahul
Karisma Kapoor Nisha
Akshay Kumar Ajay
Farida Jalal Ajay’s mother
Aruna Irani Nisha’s Dai
Deven Verma Ajay’s father
Balvinder Singh Suri
Suresh Menon
Murad Ali
Priya Varma
Tanya Mukherjee
Shivani Vazir
Hemlata Deepak
Rajesh Tandon
Shruti Ulfat

Dil to Pagal Hai Shahrukh Khan Movie

But now, 25 years later, the more we watch and re-watch Dil To Pagal Hai full movie, the more we realize it is a Bollywood cliché. What makes us believe, 23 years later, that the audience, not Pooja, was the audience, not Pooja, who was foolish? To put it bluntly: ‘Audience Pagal Thi.’

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1) Pooja was DUMBO

Madhuri Dixit

In the movie, we feel that the character of Pooja aka Madhuri Dixit was really Dumbo. Come on, we’ve never met a female with such a lack of ambition. She resides with the family and friends of her late parents. And in case you missed it, we do not know Pooja’s employment. How does she act? Is she even employed?

2) The Parents of Ajay were Very Supportive

Akshay Kumar

So, Farida Jalal and Deven Verma, Ajay’s (Akshay Kumar) parents, welcomed Pooja with open arms. That person, who? Did they also provide for her outside of just housing her? incredibly generous.

3) Where did Ajay’s parents live?

Talking about Pooja’s introduction, she is seen running around one acre of Greenland. When she returns to the house, when asked, she says, “Main to yahin thi.” Please forgive us, but we’d like to know how large Ajay’s parents’ property is.

4) A day trip outside of India

So, under the guise of a meeting, Ajay takes Pooja on a trip outside of India. We’d like to know where he took her aur bhai aisi konsi jagah hai India ke bahar, jahan ek din mein hum ghum phir aa sakte hai? bhai jara hume bhio batao? Such scenes happen in many movies and TV serials too, but can you also do such in real life?

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5) Acceptance of proposal

Pooja had long fantasized about a prince charming sweeping her off her feet, so what makes her accept Ajay’s proposal in the blink of an eye? Sure, she has known Ajay since childhood, but her reason for wishing someone happiness (such as a charity) was both unfair and an insult to Ajay’s feelings. This line will match on Ajay, “sachha pyaar karne walonki koi kadar hi nhi hoti”.

6) Rahul was extremely careless – Shah Rukh Khan Dil to Pagal Hai

Shah Rukh Khan

We all know that making a play is not an easy thing. Yet, just three months after their last concert, Rahul aka Shah Rukh Khan announces that they will return with a play in three months. Furthermore, when questioned by his friends, he had no idea who Maya was. But what amazes us is that he manages to find sponsors and write songs, dialogues, and everything else in just three months. Now I am sure that Rahul will have a time machine?

7) Rahul’s good luck

Karisma Kapoor

As a result of Nisha’s (Karisma Kapoor) hospitalization, Rahul is left without a lead dancer. But his luck is so strong that he runs into Pooja on the same day. Is it luck by chance? But, if he could hear Pooja from across the studios, how come he’d never met her?

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8) Nisha was underrated

Believe me, Nisha was the only practical and believable character in the entire film. She was honest about her feelings, whether they were jealousy for Pooja or love for Rahul. She finally understood when Rahul did not reciprocate her feelings.

9) Wrong couples

You can admire Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan’s chemistry in the film all you want, but they were simply not a good fit. Pooja was far too dreamy (much like Maya) and Rahul was far too cocky, despite his charm. We believe Ajay was a good fit for Pooja, while Nisha was a good fit for Rahul. Because Ajay and Nisha understood Pooja and Rahul like no one else.

Dil Toh Pagal Hai Songs List:

Here, we share the dil to pagal hai music and songs list with the singer, music composer, and lyrics writer:

Song Name Singers Music Composer Lyrics Writer
Koi Ladki Hai Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Dholna Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Pyar Kar Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Bholi Si Surat Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Ghode Jaisi Chaal, Haathi Jaisi Dum Udit Narayan Laxmikant Pyarelal Anand Bakshi
Dil Toh Pagal Hai (Title Song) Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Are Re Are Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Le Gayi Asha Bhosle Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi
Ek Duje Ke Vaste Hariharan & Lata Mangeshkar Uttam Singh Anand Bakshi

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Some Interesting Facts about Dil To Pagal Hai Movie

DilToPagalHai was the first Bollywood film to be shot in exotic locations such as Baden-Baden and Germany’s theme park Europa Park. The actress, Karisma Kapoor, actually injured her foot during a dance sequence during the filming and was admitted to Leelavati hospital; the scene is depicted in the film. Furthermore, Shahid Kapoor, a Bollywood actor, and then-dancer, appeared in the film as a background dancer in the song Le Gayi.

1) The stunning outfits

Yash Chopra had turned down 54 dresses from Manish Malhotra before settling on one for Madhuri Dixit’s look in Dil To Pagal Hai. Athleisure was an appropriate choice for a dance film. Fitted cycling shorts, sports bras, and a plethora of body-hugging kurtas, as well as Karisma flaunting her abs, had most Indian women lining up at stores in search of replicas. Surprisingly, the costumes in the film are eerily similar to those seen today.

2) Karisma Kapoor was not the film’s first choice

Four actresses were considered for the role of ‘Nisha,’ including Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, and Kajol. However, all of them turned down the role, and Karisma Kapoor was eventually cast. Manisha Koirala had declined the offer for reasons unknown to her. However, she later admitted that turning down the role was one of her biggest mistakes in life. Furthermore, Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit Nene were rivals back then, and Juhi had turned down the offer because she didn’t want to play a supporting role to Madhuri Dixit. Kajol, on the other hand, had turned down the role because she disliked it. While Urmila Matondkar liked the role and even shot for a day, she later informed Mr. Chopra that she would be unable to participate in the film.

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3) Because of Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor almost turned down the film

Karisma Kapoor won a Filmfare and a National award for her performance in the film Dil To Pagal Hai. Even today, the film in which she co-starred with Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit has a cult following. Surprisingly, she almost declined the offer due to Madhuri Dixit. Her dance sequence with Madhuri, on the other hand, is one of the most copied and inspired scenes of all time. Karisma admitted on a reality show that she almost turned down the role because she had to dance with Madhuri Dixit.

4) Akshay Kumar was not the first choice for the role of ‘Ajay’

Akshay Kumar, who appeared in the film Dil To Pagal Hai as a cameo, was not the first choice for the role of ‘Ajay.’ Yash Chopra wanted to cast Jackie Shroff instead of Akshay Kumar but chose the latter because he was younger. Furthermore, Akshay Kumar was reportedly at odds with director Yash Chopra because he was not paid what was promised for his role in Dil To Pagal Hai. As a result, Akshay Kumar has not worked with Yash Raj Film in over 11 years.

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Niraj Kacha

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