Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein

Mohabbatein

2000Movie216 minHindi

At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.

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IMDb7.1/10
Google Users93%
Director: Aditya ChopraGenres: Drama, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

The strict principal of an all-boys boarding school, Narayan Shankar, believes in discipline and tradition, forbidding love within its walls. Raj Aryan Malhotra, a new music teacher, challenges these beliefs by encouraging his students to embrace love and passion, leading to a clash of ideologies and a journey of emotional awakening for everyone involved. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the power of human connection against a backdrop of rigid rules.

Critical Reception

Mohabbatein was a commercial success, praised for its grand production values, emotional storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. While some critics found the plot to be formulaic and lengthy, the film resonated deeply with audiences for its message of love and redemption.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its star power and grand musical numbers.
  • Applauded for its emotional depth and romantic themes.
  • Criticized by some for its length and predictable narrative.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, appreciating its heartwarming story about love and forgiveness, the strong performances from the lead actors, and the memorable music. Many found it to be a touching and inspirational movie that successfully conveyed its message.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first time that veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, who had previously been rivals in the industry and played antagonistic roles against each other in other films, shared the screen in a significant capacity.

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badelf

badelf

Cheesy.
TheTenth

TheTenth

Gurukul university is know for its excellency. Her dean Narayan Shankar (Amtabh Bachchan) has very strict rules though : you must commit to your studieswith no distractions, especially love. When new students Karan (Jimmy Shergill), Sam...