Mohabbatein (2000)
DirectorAditya Chopra
StarringAmitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Uday Chopra, Jugal Hansraj
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Best for: Fans of Hindi drama-romance who appreciate a long, character-driven story with a clash between tradition and love.
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Mohabbatein story (no spoilers)
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends—Vicky, Sameer and Karan—seek love outside the school grounds, while a newly-hired music teacher, Raj Aryan Malhotra, tries to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster, Narayan Shankar. The film explores the tension between tradition and romance as the students navigate their love lives and the teacher challenges the headmaster's rigid rules. It's a Hindi-language drama with romantic elements, set against the backdrop of a disciplined institution.
Should you watch Mohabbatein?
Watch it for
- Aditya Chopra directs this 2000 Hindi drama-romance, known for his work in the genre.
- The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan as Narayan Shankar and Shah Rukh Khan as Raj Aryan Malhotra, alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Megha.
- The film runs 216 minutes, giving ample time to develop the conflict between the strict headmaster and the free-spirited music teacher.
- It features music by Jatin Pandit, Lalit Pandit and Babloo Chakravorty, with the tagline 'Some Love Stories... Live Forever.'
Skip it if
- You might not enjoy it if you prefer shorter films, as the runtime is 216 minutes.
- If you are looking for action or fast-paced storytelling, this drama-romance may feel slow.
- Those who dislike stories set in strict institutional settings with romantic subplots might find the premise unappealing.
Mohabbatein cast
Amitabh Bachchanas Narayan Shankar
Shah Rukh Khanas Raj Aryan Malhotra
Uday Chopraas Vicky
Jugal Hansrajas Sameer
Jimmy Shergillas Karan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchanas Megha
Preeti Jhangianias Kiran
Shamita Shettyas Ishika
Kim Sharmaas Sanjana
Anupam Kheras Kake
Archana Puran Singhas Preeto
Saurabh Shuklaas Sanjana's FatherMohabbatein movie details
| Director | Aditya Chopra |
|---|---|
| Writer | Aditya Chopra |
| Music | Babloo Chakravorty, Jatin Pandit, Lalit Pandit |
| Cinematography | Manmohan Singh |
| Producer | Yash Chopra |
| Release date | 27 October 2000 |
| Runtime | 3h 36m (216 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | मोहब्बतें |
| Certificate (India) | U |
| Budget | $4.0 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $20.0 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Mohabbatein family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the U certificate and genre; the film is suitable for family viewing. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
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Our verdict
Mohabbatein is a lengthy drama-romance that pits a strict headmaster against a music teacher who encourages love among students. With a strong cast led by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, it offers a classic Bollywood exploration of tradition versus romance. The 216-minute runtime demands patience, but fans of the genre may find it rewarding.
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Where can I watch Mohabbatein online in India?
Mohabbatein is available for streaming on Netflix in India. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When was Mohabbatein released?
Mohabbatein was released in India on 27 October 2000.
Who is in the cast of Mohabbatein?
The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan as Narayan Shankar, Shah Rukh Khan as Raj Aryan Malhotra, Uday Chopra as Vicky, Jugal Hansraj as Sameer, Jimmy Shergill as Karan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Megha, Preeti Jhangiani as Kiran, and Shamita Shetty as Ishika.
Who directed Mohabbatein?
Mohabbatein was directed by Aditya Chopra.
What is the runtime of Mohabbatein?
Mohabbatein has a runtime of 216 minutes.
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