Mohabbatein (2000) Online

2000 Amitabh Bachchan Shah Rukh Khan Uday Chopra Aditya Chopra

Original Title :: Mohabbatein
Genre :: Movie / Musical / Drama / Romance
Year :: 2000
Directror :: Aditya Chopra
Cast :: Amitabh Bachchan,Shah Rukh Khan,Uday Chopra
Writer :: Aditya Chopra,Aditya Chopra
Budget :: $4,000,000
Type :: Movie
Time :: 3h 36min
Rating :: 7.1/10

A film about the battle between love and fear, between two stubborn men and their opposing beliefs and the outcome of the love stories of 3 couples.

Mohabbatein (2000) Online

National Award winner, Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra's MOHABBATEIN is a film that portrays the battle between love and fear - A battle between two stubborn men and their opposing beliefs. Raj Aryan (Shahrukh Khan), who stands for love, he would go to any lengths for it. Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan) - voted the Millennium star in the BBC polls) a strict disciplinarian as the head of India's most prestigious educational institute who stands for fear, he believes that love leads to pain and weakness. It is also the story of 3 young men and women who have to learn to follow their hearts against all the odds and the outcome of their love stories that will decide what will finally triumph. .. love or fear.

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Amitabh Bachchan	-	Narayan Shankar
	Shah Rukh Khan	-	Raj Aryan Malhotra
	Uday Chopra	-	Vicky
	Jugal Hansraj	-	Sameer
	Jimmy Sheirgill	-	Karan (as Jimmy Shergill)
	Shamita Shetty	-	Ishika
	Preeti Jhangiani	-	Kiran
	Kim Sharma	-	Sanjana
	Aishwarya Rai Bachchan	-	Megha (as Aishwarya Rai)
	Anupam Kher	-	Kake
	Archana Puran Singh	-	Preeto
	Saurabh Shukla	-	Sanjana's Father
	Helen	-	Miss Monica
	Amrish Puri	-	Maj. Gen. Khanna
	Shefali Shah	-	Nandini (as Shefali)

Shah Rukh Khan agreed to do the film without looking at the script first.

Amitabh Bachchan was out of work and with no makers approaching him, he approached Yash Chopra for some work, and was offered a role in the movie.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan playing Megha, was not shown with her face in the trailer prior to the movie release. She being lesser popular back then, many of the audience speculated her as Kajol or Madhuri Dixit who have worked with Shah Rukh Khan under Yash Raj Banner.

Karisma Kapoor and Kajol were offered the roles of Ishika and Sanjana, but both of them rejected the offer.

'Sridevi' was supposed to be in the film as Amitabh Bachchan's love interest but the role was scrapped.

Yash Chopra's favorite scene was where Shah Rukh is looking at the sky crying blaming himself of 3 boys who are thrown out of Gurukul.

The school campus 'Gurukul' set was erected in London, England.

Shah Rukh Khan's name in the movie is Raj Aryan. Aryan is the name of Shahrukh Khan's son.

Half-way into completing the song "Aankhein Khuli", Jugal Hansraj fractured his ankle. This occurred when he had to leap over the dancers and carry Kim Sharma away from the bench. They filmed some of the close-ups and medium shots with him wearing a cast.

Originally Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was meant to be a guest appearance. However, during the making of the film, she had become so popular that the filmmakers extended her role.

Director Karan Johar designed clothes for Amitabh Bachchan.

Sachin Tendulkar was signed to play Amitabh Bachchan's step son in the film. His role was later dropped out of the script.

One day Amitabh Bachchan realised that he doesnt have work, he had two films only and he was compliting them Lal Badsha & Bade Miya Chote Miya, he played the hero in both films. He remembered years ago when he had no work, he went to Yash Chopra home for the first time to ask for work and he got Dewaar, so he thought time has come for the second time to go to Yash Chopra's home again, so he went to Yash Chopra's home and the Chopra's thought that Amitabh is just kidding but then they realised he is serious. At that time after the success of DDLJ Aditya Chopra wanted to start his next film so they should work on the script of Mohabatein so Amitabh should get the role. Then the shooting started and Amitabh played central and chracter role of aged person, since then now about 15 years Amitabh is. Stll doing same type of roles. After Mohabatein Amitabh is very busy this film gave him a different image. He as an Hero had ended with Bade Miya Chote Miya and Lal Badshah and as central role it started from Mohabatein. The third time he went at Yash Chopra house was when Yash Chopra had passed away.

All the 6 newcomers started rehearsing for the film 6 months prior to shooting.

Uday Chopra wanted Rinke Khanna opposite him in the film. But Aditya Chopra insisted a new comer be launched opposite him.

Aditya Chopra had written a role opposite Amitabh Bachchan. When Sri Devi rejected the role, he approached Madhuri Dixit.

Sameera Reddy was approached for the film but she declined as she was not ready for films. Preeti Jhangiani was then signed for the role.

In the 1990's Gulshan Kumar had launched a film titled " Mohabbatien " to be directed by Yash Chopra. The film was shelved.

Mithun Chakraborthy was signed to play a special appearance. He was signed to play Shefali Shah army husband. Aditya decided to scrap the role due to the lenght of the film.

Priyanka Chopra was approached by Yash Chopra for Shamita Shetty' s role. But she had to decline as she was still under contract for the Miss World pageant.

Kenneth Salick ft Ravi B song "How Long" was a cover version of "Humko Humein Se".

Shamita Shetty made her debut in this film appearing alongside Shahrukh Khan but she was not his love interest. Seven years earlier her elder sister Shilpa Shetty also made her film debut opposite Khan in "Baazigar" (1993) where she was his love interest.

Rani Mukerji was offered the role of Megha but she refused it since she did not want to play the role of a spirit after playing one in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The role was subsequently played by Aishwarya Rai.

If this film was made in 1980s, the film would suited to have Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan.

Since the 1970s, Yash Chopra had wanted to make films like Chandni, Vijay & Mohabbatein and had registered the titles. Yash Chopra had intended to make Vijay with Amitabh and Chandni with Rekha. But by the time they were made things changed.

Director Vipin Handa wanted to direct a film titled "Mohabbatien" in 1997. It was to be Muslim social starring Twinkle Khanna, The film idea got scrapped.

Uday Chopra made his acting debut in this movie.

Preeti Jhangiani made his acting debut in this movie.

User reviews

Delaath

I have seen some good movies in my life but this one totally caught me off guard. I have never seen any character, in movies or real life that believes in love and the power of love as strongly as Raj Aryan does. Raj Aryan's character is everything that is good about mankind. Ironically it was a quirk of fate that made him the way he is, but nevertheless his character is most amiable. Amitabh's character is just perfect for him, something he is very comfortable playing. With the changing times, he had turned from the `Angry Young Man' to the `Angry Old Man' - he plays it wonderfully. One can actually feel his pain and sympathise with his character. The three love stories are the only loose ends of the movie but without them the overall movie would not have been able to take shape. If you believe in the inherent goodness of mankind then this movie is for you. It teaches us no matter what we do, love finds a way. But the real reason you should see this movie is because it's a real entertainer.

Fecage

One of the best Shahrukh Khan movies I must say. I am not a Shahrukh fan but this has to be one of his best performances. I am not a Hindi movie buff, and I prefer watching English rather than the soapy Hindi movies but this 3 hour plus epic has to be an exception.

One of the prime reasons why I loved this movie is because the fictitious "Gurukul" is almost identical to my old school, Calcutta Boys'. When Big B says those words that "Gurukul students hold top positions in all fields in the outside world, due to the strict discipline" I am forced to think back of Clifford Hicks, our principal in the late 60's. He became nominated to the Parliament because of his fame as a stupendous disciplinarian.

Back to the movie, Shahrukh plays a music teacher, whose appointment is much to the displeasure of the principal of the school. Little does he know that he is the former lover of his daughter who committed suicide since she couldn't be with him. Her death drove her father to sheer rage that he drove her young lover a student of his own school, and stopped his education altogether, by refusing him admission in all of the contemporary schools.

Years later driven by his own passion and fuel, the young man returns to his old school determined to undo the wrongs that caused him so much misery and suffering. He learns of 3 such youngsters who had fallen in love to 3 different girls. He encourages them and gives them ideas of winning the girls' favours. This infuriates the principal and he stops all of them and even threatens to throw them out much like the fate of their music teacher. In the end this teacher reveals his true identity in front of the man who could have been his father in law. Suffering from grief and sorrow the principal breaks down and in the end love rules over discipline.

One of the best family movies for a long time, with plenty of comedy and emotion. Arguably the best performances of King Khan and one of the best of Big B. Overall its a must see for everyone. If you haven't seen it yet, I recommend you getting a DVD and watch it right now.....

Dyni

Probably the one serious complaint against Mohabbatein is that the movie just goes on and on and on and on... lasting for more than 3-and-a-half hours! (not that its completely a bad thing..) in fact, most of the movie is actually quite enjoyable. what really makes the movie kinda drag is the tacky ending, in which narayan shankar (an excellent amitabh bachchan) gives this exceptionally long lecture about him losing to love. aside from that, everything else in the movie is of supreme chopra quality! all six newcomers (though jugal hansraj isnt technically a newcomer) have managed to give decent performances, and have stood their ground in front of amitabh and shah rukh.

the movie is reminiscent of several other blockbusters of the past, such as dilwale dulhaniya le jayenge (also directed by aditya chopra), kuch kuch hota hai, and dil to pagal hai.. in fact, mohabbatein steals many of the elements of these previous classics! yet, the audience comes out of the theater feeling full and satisfied. though not as emotionally gut-wrenching as DDLJ, mohabbatein is still a gem of a movie..

P.S. if you still don't know about the famed special appearance of this mega-actress, then i suggest you not try to find out yourself.. trust me, it's intended to be a surprise!

Butius

The movie was one of the biggest hit in Bollywood and won some awards too. After all, it was a perfect entertainer "paisa wasool" movie. The length come out as as positive part. In India the more length is the movie the more "paisa wasool" it is. Especially movie like this, which is full of romance, drama, music and female body shows.

I love the music of the movie. It was great. Also the acting by the legends Amitabh and SRK. And as usual of Yashraj films, the filmography and camera work was great too.

The problem I have is with what exactly message the movie wants to spread? I feel that the movie is trying to say, love first other things later. Other things including discipline, your studies and your career. The "Gurukool" is an ideal school for the college students. The principle expects from them that they should only concentrate on their studies, their career, personal development and their future, at least for the time which they will be spending in this college. (Thats another problem. What kind of school is it? Is it after 10th or after 12th school? And if it is after 12th, why are they wearing uniform?) And to accomplish this he has some strict set of rules. (They are too strict, Agreed.) Now from nowhere a new music teacher comes to college (when the principle does not allow any cultural program in college, why at first place he appointed this music teacher?). Now the music teacher is a real romantic guy, who has done romance with the daughter of the principle, when he himself was in the same college. As this is against the rules of college, principal throws the boy out, and his lover suicides, as her father rejected her love. (This is far too stretched. What? No, it isn't. OK. Not far stretched, and can happen in reality.) And this teacher has now swore that he will fill the entire college with the love. Means he will teach the student the cheap acts of how to write love letter in more effective ways (like using 'Piple ka Panna' as letter), or bung the lecture to meet the girlfriends, and also by bringing neighboring girls to the hostel in absence of principal.(In reality, one of those girls will get pregnant in such situation.)By doing this he think he is doing a great thing for the boys and for the society.

By now, you must have understood what my problem is. They say at the end that a balance of discipline and love is required, but actually more weight in given to love, and the man with the discipline has negative shades in character. The next part of the movie is clear. These three students fail in their exam, or pass with the low score, and after college has problem in finding job, and very low knowledge for opening their own business. But the movie ends way before this happens.

It is good to give entertainment to the people, but then one should also pay the attention to what actually you are teaching. The movie which was released at the same time "Mission Kashmir" was having exactly opposite characteristics. The movie was having very less entertainment but gives out gives out good moral to the people. And again it is fact that "Mission Kashmir" flops and Mohobbatein was a great hit. Sometimes, things like these upset me for Bollywood. But fortunately now the Bollywood audience is also giving attention to the spirits of the movie. And hence KANK is super-flop, and Munnabhais are doing great in all parts.

Tegore

This movie clearly proves that Love is the strongest thing in this world more powerful than fear or anything else. I have seen many Hollywood and Hindi love based movies but this is best. "today you want to forget her, just because she loves someone else this is very bad.Never fall in love with a condition there are no conditions in love so there should not be any regrets, so what if today she is not with me i still love her the same way not because i can n0t find someone else to love, but loving her makes me happy whenever i miss her, i close my eyes and she is with me" Directed by Aditya Chopra the same guy who directed DDLJ...

Whitebinder

Mohabbatein is set in the school of Gurukul, where Narayan Shankar runs his school through fear. He teaches his students how to become great and successful men, bringing discipline into their lives. Raj Aryan believes in freedom of expression through music, and love being more powerful than Narayan Shankar's rule through fear.

Through the lives of three young students, Raj Aryan tries to break Gurukul's traditions, and bring love back to life.

Maybe the story is unrealistic, maybe the songs are not as original as they could be, but Mohabbatein works. Everyone who loves this film loves it for different reasons, because each story appeals to different people. For me, I felt some of Raj Aryan's dialogue so moving that I've begun thinking about the love in my own life differently. For some people it was Amitabh Bachchan who stole the film, for others it was the love stories between the youngsters.

I'm fairly sure, if you have ever felt true love and true loss, you will love this movie. It is a simple movie, just like love should be.

Mautaxe

Mohabattein was the first Hindi movie I ever saw. It was sent to me by a friend who is crazy for Shahrukh Khan.

My first impressions were, `WOW, this Shahrukh guy has a tremendous screen presence (but, yikes, what a profile!)' and `I love the old guy with the black hair and the white beard. He's too cool.' As for the movie itself, I wondered how in god's name anybody could enjoy that horrid cat-in-heat screeching which issued forth whenever that gorgeous young woman (Aishwarya Rai) opened her mouth to sing. And I found the interminable love stories of the three young couples to be boring, boring, boring. I spent all my time waiting for Mr. Aryan and Mr. Shankar to come back onscreen.

As for the story, I was completely out of sympathy for the silly idea that it's more important to spend your college years running around trees and going to dance parties with scantily clad girls than to be studying or going to prayer. As a westerner who has watched my own treasured Catholic traditions thrown overboard one by one for every goofy, modern idea that comes down the pike (clown Masses, anyone?) I was firmly on the side of Mr. Shankar: `I don't like change, Mr. Aryan!'

I've since learned that Amitabh Bachchan is like the Sean Connery of Indian cinema, and that Shahrukh Khan is known better for his manic, over-the-top performances than the quiet, mature act I saw in Mohabattein. (I cringe whenever he is referred to as `The Tom Cruise of India'Tom Cruise can only wish he had Shahrukh's talent and screen presence. Sharhukh definitely would win that contest by a nose.)

But to be honest, I didn't like this movie much, and after seeing about 50 Hindi films since then, I still don't like it much. It has some great songs that are almost completely destroyed by the ancient, crackling voice of Lata Mangreshkar (sorry if I spelled it wrong), and I still can't sit through the endless love stories of the three young couples. ONE couple would have been plenty to get the point across, and it would have cut the movie by 45 minutes or so, which it badly needs.

As a person who grew up on the MGM musicals of the 40s and 50s, I have eagerly embraced Bollywood (but no kissing). And although I get bored pretty easily with the dancing around trees (it all starts to look the same), I just can't get enough of those Holi celebrations! Bring em on.

Zicelik

Mohabbatein is a beautiful and sensitive.It is one of my favorites.This was Aditya copra's Second film after Ddlj(Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge).I have heard Aditya wanted this to be his debut.He has done a great job.The story is sweet.It opens when 3 boys named Karan,Samir,Vickram are going to Gurukul.The headmaster says no to love.Later the 3 boys are in love with Ishika,Sanjana,Kiran.Then a music teacher cames to school named Raj.On valentines day he tells that he used to be a student there.He also told he was in love with principals only daughter Megha.When Megha found that he was thrown out.She committed suicide by jumping out of a window.Years later (Possibly 6-7 years)Raj has come back to take revenge.On valentines night he found everybody in love.Raj exxplains to him.AND BELIEVES IN LOVE..Shahrukh dominates the flick with a brilliant performance.Ash did good.Bachan was wasted.Sanjay Dutt should have played his role.Shamitha,Kim,Uday did a bad job.The other 3 new comers did well.Anupham,Archana,Amrish,Shefali were good in cameo.Dialogs are terrific.Scenes were the boys except Jugal when they say the girl there emotions were beautiful and lovely.Chemistry beetween Ash and Shah Rukh was amazing the other lead pairs did not have chemistry.Songs are great.The songs like"Hum Ko Humise" and"Zinda Rethi Hain"are deeply moving and soothing and are emotional ones.Highly Reccomnded

Chankane

Put a legend, an icon, a star, and six fresh buds waiting to bloom all in the same movie and what do you get? Mohabbatein. Sure, the story is the oft-repeated tale of forbidden love, unappreciated lovers and the traditions that gag and bind us, but the all-star cast, the skilled direction, and lively musical numbers all contribute to make this a movie worth noting.

The setting of Mohabbatein is the Gurukul School, an elite school housed in a cold, uninviting, castle-like edifice. Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan) is the stern, disciplinarian and somewhat tyrannical headmaster of Gurukul who rules the school with an iron fist.

The story begins on a dark and quiet night at the local train stations where three young men, prospective students at the school, meet on the platform and set out on a journey that brings them closer together than they ever could have imagined. Vicky (Uday Chopra) is an athletic, energetic playboy type, seemingly unshaken by the harsh reality of the school. Sameer (Jugal Hansraj) is the timid and shy one with boyish charm and innocent looks. And Karan (Jimmy Shergill) completes the trio as the more mature, intense member of the pack.

The three lads are struck by cupid's arrow when they meet the three heroines; Vicky loses his heart to a rich and spoiled girl named Ishika (Shamita Shetty) while Sameer is reunited with his childhood buddy, the bubbly Sanjana (Kim Sharma) and Karan falls hard for the bashful widow, Kiran (Preeti Jhangiani).

As with every true-to-form Bollywood movie, their love stories are met with several obstacles, such as differences in class, no-good boyfriends, and familial obligations, but the most important hurdle in their path is none other than Narayan Shankar who is convinced that love is a pure waste of time. A glimmer of hope comes their way when a maverick music teacher, Raj Aryan (Shah Rukh Khan) sweeps into the picture and helps nurture their young loves. What follows is a battle of good and evil, love and hate, and sheer determination and conviction on both sides at the end of which (well, let's not get carried away! Just make sure you have a box of tissues handy!).

Ndyardin

This movie was really phenomenal. Seeing two talented actors like Amitah Bachan and Shahrukh work side by side was mind blowing. I wish them both success in all their future endeavours.The new actors as well were well casted and may their future be always bright. The story reminds us that love is all powerful and with it we can overcome the most difficult of situations.

Hatе&love

This movie revolves around two main characters, Amitabh Bhachan and Shah Rukh Khan. Both are stubborn ,strong willed. One doesn't believe in love, but another believes that love conquer all. In this movie, Shah Rukh become a music teacher at Gurukul, one of the most pretigious college in India while Amitabh acts as the college principal. This movie is too lengthy because it focus on three young couples, but Shah Rukh and Amitabh is the saving grace for this movie. Both of them act superbly and was able to express their feelings which make the acting seem believable. The six newcomers; Shamita Sheety, Uday Chopra, Kim Sharma, Jugal Hansraj, Preeti Jhangiani and Jimmy Shergill, seem to need more coaching considering this is their first venture in Hindi movies. Preeti Jhangiani and Jimmy Shergill seems like the only couple who has a storyline to develop their 'relationship'. The others? Well, let just say that they tried hard but there seems no depth in their acting. There are also some scenes that are illogical,for example: the way Aishwarya Rai died (I believe Aish should only have bruises falling from 2 floors house!) and the leaf that Shah Rukh keeps even it had dated a few years before (The leaf should be crumpled, not as fresh as it still looks!) This movie is only for those who believe in reel life , not real life

Nkeiy

Before i reveal 13 Facts and Problems about the film, Id like to say Mohabbatein does have nice Music and it was the first time that paired Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan together. Two Great Actors in a movie directed by Aditya Chopra who has directed the Great DDLJ.

1.STORYLINE = In short, This film is about these 3 guys, who cant love because their head teacher says No to Love. (Huh?)

2.INTRODUCTION = The start of the movie, shows these 3 strangers meeting together, Why were they waiting for each other (Doesnt Explain) and how comes Jugul (who is suppose to be poor) was driving a Jeep. It was night and it turns to day suddenly?

3.SHAH RUKH KHAN'S INTRO = SRK comes in giving everybody flowers, In reality if a Man gives another man a Flower, it means there's a problem. A Gay Problem, which can offend many people.

4.SHAMITA'S INTRO = It First shows Shamita stealing some clothes from Uday. I Still don't understand why she was doing that, if She's rich.

5.PREETY JANGHIANI = She is suppose to be a widow, But for Father in Law's happiness, she pretend to be married. Why does she Wait for her husband in the Night. Is she mental, or is she impressing her father in law in a unrealistic way.

6.JOB INTERVIEW = Amitabh has his own rules in the film, but yet he gives the job of a teacher to stranger Shah Rukh Khan. It is suppose to be a Posh school, in Reality Amitabh, should of asked for references, but No, SRK was suppose to get this Job magically i guess. (Damn script)

7.CHALTE CHALTE SONG = SRK asks the 3 boys to imagine Love and run to the gate. Uday and Jimmy have seen the girl for 5 Seconds and already they are crazily in Love and running. During the song, it shows Jimmy going Hospital all the time as an excuse to see Preety. But, Its a children's Ward? And Pretty isn't a nurse?

8.JUGUL'S PHOTO = Jugul shows his friends his photo of him and Kim. He says earlier he hasn't seen her for 6 Years, The Photo looks recent?

9.KIM'S SAHELI = Kim tells Jugul about this saheli (Meaning Female Friend). But she introduces him to her BOY Friend?

10.HOLI PERMISSION = SRK asks Amitabh for Holi permissions and Amitabh agrees they can play outside if they like. But they go outside all the time as it is, why the 5 minute scene of asking for permission?

11.LIGHTS = After the song Humko Humise, It shows Uday coming late in the Uni and caught by Amitabh. You see the lights turning on one by one automatically. Who is controlling the switch...a ghost?

12.RULES AND LEAVES = Amitabh makes Rules about no one leaving the Gurukul. SRK gives them a solution with leaves. But they still break the rules, by going outside and still use the Leaf Solutuon?

13.(FINALLY) ASH'S DEATH = I understand she was tormented between her father and lover, but she chose to kill herself. Was she trying to prove a point or was her character plain stupid and weak.

Anyway, The film was still enjoyable in some scenes, Mainly the scenes with Amitabh and Shah Rukh. It wasn't a complete Letdown, Just the actual storyline was too fairy tale and unrealistic, which doesn't suit Yash Chopra Movies.

THE MOHABBATEIN STORIES. Srk and Ash story is like Romeo Juliet which suited 400 years ago, not now. Uday and Shamita was a childish love story with no twist to look forward to. Jugul and Kim's was a bore that annoyed big time cos of Kim's unusual character (She says Be yourself in Love, Then why doesn't She?). Jimmy and Preety was the worst and most pathetic. He loves a widow, It Looked Great in Sholay when Amitabh fancied jaya, Not here.

Amitabh was Brilliant as usual. Shah Rukh was terrific in a complex role. Aishwarya has no scope but looks sexy and pretty as usual. Uday is a show off, who tries too hard to copy SRK. Jimmy was dreadful in a SRK romeo style attempt. Jugul was alright I guess. Shamita was irritating and doesn't look nice. Preety looked cute, but a letdown. Kim was annoying and childish. Direction had class but nothing fantastic.

Doomblade

i am Indian and an big fan of bollywood but this flick is simply bogus with the story making no sense at all.i don't know what mr. aditya chopra is trying to do but i think yash raj banner can do more than just rope in big names.the story follows three new students at a university called gurukul(wherever the hell that is)who fall in love with girls but then suddenly find out that there principal amitabh bachan is going to expel students who fall in love,out of nowhere a violin teacher who is also a preacher of love comes and dares the boys to do as they please,actually the teacher is the boyfriend of the principals daughter who committed suicide when there union was denied by the principal,the film has some good songs but some of the lines are totally superficial.this film is for people who would like to spend their lives in a dream world.

Aedem

Too much hype was made about this film and I'm sorry to say that it falls flat on its face in the end. It's draggy and you can't help thinking, "Cut the crap and get to the point". But the problem is, there is no point! It forces its tagline down your throat. "Some love stories live on forever", it insists. That's sweet and all, but there are better ways to show that than this film!

There are too many people in the cast. Kim Sharma is highly irritating. Her acting's unconvincing and her outfits are a disgrace! Shamita Shetty shows more of her body than her acting skills. Preeti Jhangiani is fine. The three young men show more promise, but I do wish their characters had shown more interest in their studies. They're way too carefree for students of a highly respected and strict school (or so we're told). SRK is well...SRK. He's doing nothing new in Mohabbatein. I personally feel that the role of Narayan Shankar is too elusive. There are many doubts with regard to his character, but Amitabh is perhaps the only ray of light in this otherwise clouded movie.

The music is melodious, especially "Humko Humise Churalo" and "Rhythms of Mohabbatein".

If I have any praise for this film, it's only for the music. Otherwise, it's a MAJOR disappointment and I have no doubts that it did well only because it a) is a YashRaj production b) has good music c) brings SRK and AB together

Sorry folks, but these Mohabbatein won't live on forever.

Haralem

I really do not understand why this movie seems to be one of everyone's favourite Indian movie. Shahrukh Khan whom I admire and absolutely love his acting, he was a real disappointment in this movie, I think any other mediocre actor could have took up Shah Rukh's role,Aishwariya once again another talented actress gone to waste! There love story was...well crap i really wanted more from these two, and the whole idea of Sharukh being a violin player...please. As for Amitabh he was OK nothing memorable and to be honest I do not even know who the others were,that is how much impact this movie had on me,and dragged on way to long however some songs were nice...that's it.

Roram

Mohabbatien(Love stories) is another in a long line of films based on the boy meets girl formula. However this time though we are dealing with not one but four love stories.

The film is a complete disappointment from the word go.The characters of the boys are extremely one dimensional there. All they do is sing , dance and romance their respectives. Batchan's character is probably the most under written. Throughout the film he is against love but there is no explanation given , after all why is this old man is so bitter. Khan is too at the very opposite end of the spectrum.

The film needs to trim itself by at least an hour. The director argues that it was required for the script. However on viewing its hard to understand why the scenes between Kher and Singh are so pivotal to the plot.Extended scenes between the boys and girls respectively could also have been trimed and would have had no effect on the film.

As a film student its hard for me to understand why a film like Mohabbatein does good business. Its plot is contrived, and predictable to say the least.The only thing worth a notice is the production design which is quite good.

Overall its just sad to see that all Indian filmmakers today are just reworking the same boy meet girl formula over and over again.

I would like to end this by just letting the viewers know of the number of indian films in the past few months with this formula,

Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (every heart that falls in love) Dhadkan (my sweetheart) Deewane (crazy in love) Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa ( you cast a spell on me) Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (my heart belongs to you) Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke ( some letters of love) Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye ( i hope i don't fall in love)

I mean could you please make a film where love is not mentioned ,it seems that Indian writers are all love starved or something.

black coffe

I personally think this movie was well made. This is the first movie of its kind that I have seen. I have to admit I didn't really think I was going to like it but I did my best to go in with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. I had no complaints whatsoever with this movie. I read someone else's comment on this movie and I think that they gave this movie a poor review without justification. I thought that the story line was very well written and that the actors did a good job. Also, the soundtrack was excellent and the choreography was fantastic. This is a great movie to watch and I would recommend it to anyone who likes good love stories.

Bulace

This movie without doubt has the best soundtrack from any thing bollywood has ever thrown at us. The film is also one of the best. There are 4 love stories thrown into one here. I can see why the 3 love stories were needed, but were they needed to be shown in this much debth? I would have liked more time spent on the main love story instead involving Sharookh and the guest star. The tension between The Sharookh and Amitabh should have been more so, they were acting like friends instead of people who hate each others guts. All in all it was very entertaining, but if it wasnt for the quality of the songs the length of the film would have overshadowed the quality.

Uylo

Arguably among the worst movies I have ever watched. What a hare-brained movie!! Shah rukh at his over-acting best, Amitabh is repulsive in his poker-face. Anupam Kher and Archana Puran singh are squeezed in forcibly to try and evoke some laughs but fall flat.

And the 6 young playthings .. the less said about them.. the better. It is the worst screenplay and direction I have ever seen. I can't believe people can actually like this crass, over-hammed movie by Aditya Chopra. The scenes between the 6 young characters was actually a relief from the mind-numbing dialogue in the scenes involving Shah Rukh and Amitabh. Now that in itself says something about the quality of the movie.

Trash Obsession

A great Yash Raj movie . Though the length of the movie makes many ppl bored but the story , scenes and the songs takes that burden away . The Songs literally relate to each part of the film and Lata ji's voice is the most important factor of the success of the music of the film . Aishwarya , though makes a cameo , but leaves such an impact on whoever watches the movie with her beauty , grace and her elegance . SRK and AB are as akways on the top of their talent ! The 6 new actors definitely made the movie what it is .

BOND

The autocratic disciplinarian Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan) governs Gurukul with an iron hand. He runs the institution keeping in mind its three pillars - Tradition, Honour and Discipline. Every year he reminds the fresh batch of students that the outside world is closed to them once they have decided to enrol in this prestigious institution. And he warns them that any flouting or bending of rules will not be tolerated.

Sadaron above the Gods

This is a classic Bollywood movie that has everything that makes a Bollywood movie a Bollywood movie. Catchy Songs, lavish sets....

Narayan Shankar is the principle of one the top Universities in India, he believes in hard work and has no time for day dreamers or love...Three new students instantly fall in love with women around the University campus. Shankar then hires a new music teacher Raj Aryan Malhotra; a man of music who vows to bring love and happiness into the University and so the two men collide with their values, soon it is revealed that Malhotra was once a former student, who was in love with Shankar's daughter.

The film is a romantic/comedy/drama.

I viewed this on the big screen and it sends shivers down your back when the instrumental theme hits the screen. The characters that stand out are Shankar, played by Bachan who sends a strict almost military touch to the role while SRK plays the role of Raj Malhotra with a difference, more mature and day dreaming type. The six supporting actors were very good and held their own. Its very sweet to see the guys run around love struck. However I would have liked to see more of Uday and Jimmy, their careers have seem to disappear...nonetheless this film captures their greatest performances...And its also nice to see Aishwariya Rai make an appearance.

The soundtrack is amazing, songs like 'Chalte Chalte' is very catchy and will have you singing. The lyrics are very touching, one of my favourite songs in Bollywood.

Chi

Of course there are movies which are worse.But the fact that the movie stinks even with all the stars shows that star power is not enough. The storyline is terrible.Even my mother who usually likes love stories hated this piece of crap.Hope Bollywood returns to sanity in the future.

Taur

A hindi film which truly captures the essence of poetic justice, the acting of both Shah Ruhk and Amitabh was, as usual, superb...and the irony of the "passing on" of tradition which is found in the movie, can be applied in reality, with the passing on of Amitabh to the new star of today Shah Ruhk...the supporting cast can be somewhat annoying at times, but the great story line carried them through it...and I can't forget to mention Aishwaya Rai, who as always, looks perfect. On top of all this, the soundtrack went along perfectly...a definite classic...

Whitehammer

Yash Chopra's films defy logic and this remake of DEAD POETs SOCIETY is good at places but isn't as great

The scenes between Amitabh and Shahrukh are interesting but sadly the characterization of Bachchan is flawed Actually it's difficult to understand

There are too many sub plots too but some love stories like Uday- Shamita rest are clichéd especially Jimmy's

but overall it gets boring later-on This being a YRF film you have lot of songs, cheesy scenes.etc

The last face/off between Amitabh and SRK is well handled but the last speech of Bachchan is too much

Aditya Chopra handles some scenes well but the film drags too much and they are too many plots Editing is weak Music is good especially AANKHE KHULI

Amitabh underplays his part well and suits it SRK doesn't ham mostly and manages to stand up to Bachchan in this film He acts well when he is restrained though they are some scenes he hams Aishwarya doesn't have much to do

Uday Chopra is likable, Jugal Hansraj is awkward and Jimmy Shergill hams it up and apes SRK a lot

Amongst heroines none are that impressive

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