Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) User Reviews

one of the FINEST ROMANTIC MOVIE ever ::

[friendsunitedbd · 7/10 · 21 February 2015]

Maine Pyar Kiya. Yes, I do. " Maine Pyar Kiya " is not just a family-romantic movie, but also a historical debut of Salman and Bhagyashree. They both made an amazing chemistry that will blow your mind.

The script is so wonderful that anyone will love it. The director did a wonderful job. The casting is also a perfect match for the plot.

The movie will remind your past love life if you have one. Once there was "LOVE" when two people loved each other for their inner loveliness, not for the physical needs. The plot shows that from the beginning to the end. No filthiness are shown in the movie.

Finally I will give a 9 for this amazing movie.

One of Bollywood's sweetest love stories

[wildlife-ptech · 7/10 · 31 October 2019]

Rating

8/10

The first two thirds of this film is a magical love story and is one of Bollywood's sweetest despite all the conspicuous ostentation on display. Both newcomers charm us. Despite the formulaic final third the film still remains watchable.

Rests on Salman Khan's shoulders, has nice music, but ultimately has little to offer except for some nostalgia to those involved

[Peter_Young · 6/10 · 5 October 2022]

Well, as expected, the film is a cute romance with not much else to offer except for some nice songs and the freshness of its leading stars. There isn't much of a story and generally nothing to write home about. In story, script and execution, the film is very similar to other Rajshri films, particularly those directed by Sooraj Barjatya: the high melodrama, the stagy dialogue, the exaggeration of the proceedings, the theatrical delivery and tone of the actors - everything is very reflective of mainstream Hindi films of the times. I have no doubt that the film holds some great nostalgic value among Hindi movie buffs today because along with films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Chandni, and other films of the time, the film contributed to a change in the industry by departing from the regular trend of mindless action films.

Except for the nice music, the film has one bonus, and it is the great added value of Mr. Salman Khan, who is absolutely refreshing and different. Never the best of actors and certainly not naturally gifted, he still relies a lot on his natural charisma to take his character forward. I'm pretty sure his well-built physique, which wasn't a norm for Indian film stars at the time (today it's almost a requirement), helped him develop a huge fan following among young girls. Sadly, he kept relying just on that for much of his career, but his sincerity here makes him quite credible. Bhagyashree is strongly overpowered by Khan here, and that she is given the ordinary dreamy, demure girl part of a pretty regular love interest. Overall then, Maine Pyar Kiya is a watchable film which isn't very special but a nice watch nonetheless.

A True Classic Love Story

[pjtipsy4 · 23 August 1999]

This movie got my attention because unlike the normal "boy meets girl, can't marry girl" scheme, there was history to the story in the movie. The characters were all well drawn out from the parents to the "bad guys." The "sweet" character of "Suman" was shown to have a different side of her when she become a seductress on the rooftop as she celebrates her birthday with "Prem." The viewer gets to see that side of her which is passionate and perhaps not so innocent...the side the parents do not. The songs are all entertaining, and in the end, we finally see that good guys...and good girls for that matter...do not always finish last! ;-) This is a great movie for those who believe in true love!

Romance with a feel of a fresh breath of air......

[SumanShakya · 7/10 · 10 May 2016]

I first watched "Maine Pyar Kiya" when I was 6-7, and still I've the remembrance of the movie as a childhood memory. Still I like this film and hop to some of the nice sequences. It's not that the story is very different or mature; but the treatment with which it's presented makes it special. '80s when the movies used to be of low budget or full of action or explosions, this movie creates a retreat to the audiences bored of the same formulaic movies. The film does have villains and fight sequences, but the goodness of the film overshadows the weakness. The speciality of the film is its innocence and beauty with which the romance is blossomed. The sets, background score, music all contribute to the beautiness of the film. Still every song of this film remain sweet. The performances of the new comers Salman Khan and Bhagya Shree give a freshness to the movie. Their innocence just get deep inside. Besides, special mentions should go to Alok Nath, Rajiv Verma, Reema lagoo, and Mohnish Behl for their lively supports as character artists. Overall, "Maine Pyar Kiya" is one of the most beautiful movies of Bollywood, which saw a wide success for a genuine reason, and proved good movies succeed rather than the big star studded blockbusters.

Rating: 2 stars out of 4

Sooraj Barjatya's best movie

[Ibuk · 10/10 · 26 February 2009]

Maine Pyar Kiya came out at the time when multistarrers were the safest bet at the box office. Maine Pyar Kiya the highest grossing movies of 1989 and considering it had to contend with Yash Chopra's Chandni that is very good indeed. Salman Khan and Bhagyashree made their debut along with debutant director Sooray Barjatya. Bhagyashree went on to get married whilst Salman Khan went on to star in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Aapke hain koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain. Most people may claim HAHK was Mr Barjatya's best movie but I find it ridiculously overrated, MPK was Mr Barjatya's finest hour. The story is as old as the hills but the way it is told is very sweet and you really feel for the lovers. The thing I love so much about MPK is the songs, each one is a masterpiece. Usually when I listen to a movie soundtrack I normally listen to a couple of songs and skip the rest but not the case with MPK, I can listen to the songs over and over again and never get bored. My favourites are Mere Rang ne or Kabootar Ja Ja. In fact I would go as far as calling MPK the best soundtrack of the 80's. MPK is one of those love stories I can watch over and over again and love it even more. A true 80's masterpiece.

An Indian Classic - not great by any means though!

[SirMoUK · 7/10 · 4 November 2004]

This is perhaps one of those films that is so bad it's good.

It was one of the biggest Bollywood films of the 80's - making Salman Khan a star. I would definitely say it can't touch 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (the other big film of the 80's) - It has an OK storyline, some serious dodgy editing and acting. Its what you have to expect from Bollywood though I guess.

It will always be a Bollywood classic and is worth checking out - I don't wanna give too much away!

The songs in the (UK) DVD version I have of this film are slightly different from the versions released on the official soundtrack (the soundtrack is better - the songs may have been redone after they made the film)

Hindi cinema at its best!

[k-nijhawan · 9/10 · 15 July 2006]

A typical Hindi film - but oh, the beauty and the warmth of the love story... it's the reason I fell in love with films. Not to forget the fact that it gave Hindi cinema one of its biggest stars - Salman Khan. His casting couldn't have been more perfect. Those big, wounded eyes packed a punch. There wasn't a member of the female species unaffected - old and young, mums and daughters, teenagers and grandmas. And the reason he was so effective - a near perfect film with appealing characters, almost unbearably tender romance, and a dash of healthy drama. Play it again, Sam!

Still remembered as one of best romantic films

[silvan-desouza · 6/10 · 18 February 2014]

This was first film of Sooraj Bharjatya, Salman Khan as a lead, Bhagyashree and Laxmikant Berde's first Hindi film. The film is still remembered as one of the famous love stories. This is perhaps his only film where there are villain and some action too afterall it was a 80s film The film does have cherishable romantic moments between Salman and Bhagyashree, at times it is a bit cheesy, corny but bollywood loves it like that.There is also a funny smoking scene between Salman and Laxmikant. There are outdated scenes(in today's view) of a boy and girl cannot be friends. It has the typical rich vs poor guy and similar aspects from BOBBY where too Rishi and Dimple had similar problems but the treatment is nice. The second half shifts to Salman going to get his love in Alok Nath's poor village and the end is typical 80s style, we also have pigeons who seeks revenge, Sooraj Bharjatya always had fascination with Animals, be it dog tuffy in HAHK or the animated parrot in the worst MPKDH.

Direction by Sooraj Bharjatya is good Music by Ram Laxman is superb though 2 songs are copied, the title song is copied from I just called to Say I Love You and Mere Rang mein(has an interlude copied from Swedish rock band Europe's 1986 single, "The Final Countdown" and theme from Love Story, "Where Do I Begin") yet the songs are soothing and memorable, be it Kabootar Jaa Jaa, Mere Rang Mein, Aaya Mausam, SP Balsubraniam became the voice for Salman in 90s.

Salman Khan after his disastrous small role with a dubbed voice in Biwi Ho To Aisi, made a debut as a lead, he was very innocent, raw in dramatics, dialogue delivery was odd yet he does a good job for a debutante, he is likable. Bhagyashree is good too sadly her career was shortlived. Laxmikant Berde makes a good supporting act and adds funny moments. Amongst other regulars, Alok Nath is good, Rajeev Verma is superb Ajit Vachnani leaves a mark in his negative role, Mohinish Behl is good in a villain role, he became a regular but played positive roles in HAHK and HSSH.Reema Lagoo is as usual. Deep Dhillon is okay, Harish Patel leaves a mark,Dilip Joshi made his debut with this film, rest are okay.

Love Classic, A trend Setter

[chiku2se · 10/10 · 9 October 2005]

I remember watching this movie on 16th April 1990 the day after I finished my 9th grade final exams in India. I was in love with the movie and wished it happened with me. I watched this movie five times in theaters, seven times on the Video cassette I bought. I actually celebrated the anniversary of the movie by watching for the 12th time exactly a year after. During that time I remembered the duologue's of the entire movie from start to the end.

The movie had a great impact on the manner love is depicted in Indian movies. It dispelled the concept of love at first sight. The director Suraj Barjatya beautifully showed the friendship slowly blossoming into love between the lead pair Prem (Salman Khan) and Suman (Bhagyashree), over the first half of the movie. The second half of the movie surprised the audiences when Prem shows his worth to the father of Suman (Alok Nath) to attain his love. Despite being a son of a millionaire and an MBA graduate he works in the rugged mountains of Northern India where Suman lived with her father. This was the first time in Hindi Cinema when true character of the love in Indian Culture was revealed; achieving the desired love with parents consent instead of eloping.

The music given by Ram-Laxman was excellent. The background score of 'I Love You' was mesmerizing. The dance sequences of Jay Borade were very different from other Hindi movies, though most of them were borrowed form the Hollywood classic 'An American in Paris'. Bhagyashree was chaste and sweet. She got married and gave birth to a baby while the movie was under production. Her eyes were pouring love on the silver screen throughout the movie. Her girl next door mannerism spellbound the entire nation, young and old alike. Salman Khan also looked fresh and delightful in his second movie. (first one was 'Biwi Ho to aisi'). This was the first Hindi movie which gave a macho image to the lover boy. Sequences where Salman Khan workouts in front of Bhagyashree specially the one handed push-ups made him a youth icon among school and college students. The action sequences were also fabulous. The one in which Salman was bashed by an obvious stronger lorry driver looked quite realistic.

The movie gave a huge boost to the career of Salman Khan. Though Bhagyashree decided to stay as a housewife breaking the heart of millions of her fans.

Even today MPK stays as my most favorite movie.

Sweet Love Story

[GypsiB · 7/10 · 31 March 2017]

Prem (Salman Khan) returns home from the US to find Suman (Bhagyashree) visiting with his family. She and he become fast friends, which eventually blossoms into love. Prem's rich father is completely against a match with Suman; Suman's father reacts to this by also forbidding a marriage. Prem must work hard to earn the right to marry her.

This is a sometimes silly movie, occasionally overacted, but thoroughly enjoyable. It is Salman Khan's first leading role, and both his talent and charisma are fully apparent. Bhagyashree did an excellent job as a gentle teenager feeling first love.

The music and choreography are not memorable, and the fight scenes were a bit over the top. However, the story was sweet and the emotions portrayed were realistic. Overall, it's a movie that leaves the viewer happy for having watched it. (On a side note: I loved the pigeon!)

a wonderful movie, can watch it anytime

[ravigoteti · 10/10 · 12 February 2005]

One of the better movies made in Hindi. Simple story but outstanding direction, acting by the two new comers, Salman khan and Bhagyashree. She is very pretty and looks traditional,that adds to her beauty. All other actors have done justice to their roles.

Songs are great to watch and listen...a must for a Hindi movie fan. And yea...Maine pyar kiya and Hum Aapke hain koun, and DDLJ are in the same league, popular romantic flicks, watchable by everyone.

It does have some comedy however and some sensible action (i mean..the regular fights). It became such a hit that it was re-made in English and Spanish. very neat film..must watch.

Good Movie but could have been better.

[hiteshanand-50806 · 6/10 · 26 May 2020]

In the movie , there are too many songs which are not required,and because of these songs the duration of the movie is longer. There are so many cringe moments too.

Corny and Cheesy? Sure. But still, MPK is good fun.

[ChiBron · 5/10 · 24 November 2004]

This is back when Sooraj Barjatya knew what he was out to make(unlike HSSH or the nightmarish MPKDH). Some people criticize his movies for their ultra sweet characters, but I disagree. That's far from the case in his first two movies where the affection is genuine. MPK is actually a lot like his 2nd blockbuster, HAHK. The only difference being it is much more simplistic(or low key) in its presentation this time. Which would make sense considering this is Sooraj's directorial debut. I think we all know what the story is abt, so I'm just gonna move on to the performances, music, and of course, SALMAN KHAN.

Aside from the magical pairing of the lead hero-heroine, what people to this day remember most abt MPK is its melodious music-which is stupendous and the Lata-Subramaniam combo as usual is in fine form. The regular family characters which we've seen numerous times by now in other flicks also provide fine support.....but the biggest reason Y MPK works is still the chemistry between newcomers Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. Young, sweet and energetic, they are just dynamite on screen together. Sooraj does a fabulous job of portraying classic "puppy love". U'll have no problem falling in love with these two and will root for 'em till the end. This was Salman's beginning to stardom, and the physical difference between today's SK and back then is huge....and believe me, u'll like this version. He was more of an actor here in MPK, and less of the male-slut we see today. There was such honesty in his eyes, and passion in his delivery. He was an actor who actually cared abt what he was doing. MPK was just a smashing debut for Salman Khan and if there is one reason why u wanna watch this movie, it's because of him.

Great love story

[mirela_552 · 10/10 · 16 August 2006]

I love this movie!It is great story about two people falling in love.Salman Khan(Prem) and Bhagyashree (Suman) made an excellent job.It is so romantic.I watched it many times and I can watch it always.Story is classic.Girl from poor family meets rich guy and they fell in love.My favorite scene is on the rooftop were Suman showed her different side,that she is not that innocent.Also very romantic was when he had to earn some money to prove that he loves her.It sounds cheesy,but there is something about this movie special.Music is also very beautiful.It is different from American romantic movies.I recommend everyone to watch this movie!Because of this movie I became Salman Khan's fan!

Best Salman Khan film

[Li_85 · 10/10 · 11 June 2006]

This is one of the Best Films of all time. It won several awards including Best Film of the year. Salman Khan did a fabulous job in the movie that launched him into a superstar. The same cannot be said for the actress Bhagyashree, who has disappeared from Bollywood after she got married. The movie is directed by Sooraj Barjatya who has given us great movies in the future like Hum apke hain kaun and Hum Saath saath hai. This is their Best to my opinion. The same cannot be said for Main prem ki deewani hoon which Flopped big time. Maine Pyar Kiya kind of gave birth to the successful Romantic Genre that took place in the 90s. It is full of great music including the Antakshari. I think the romance was amazing and the chemistry was great fun. It is an absolute family entertainer not to be missed.

My passion

[pravin · 10/10 · 12 July 1999]

I have seen this movie 34 times.

I remember each and every scene, and all the music. I just love the romance and passion shown in this movie. The innocence, the love, dedication feelings displayed were absolutely good. It was a mega hit and had influenced the youth of that time. The songs were beautiful, meaningful and lyrics had the meanings. Everybody acted well in this movie. the movie also was clean and could have seen with family. I can see the movie several times without getting bored. I cant imagine if it has to be remade who can be the cast. It's like Sholay, you can not have it again. Some people may call it as a goody, goody movie, but I love to see it again and again.

So Sweet

[shailajarindani2005 · 10/10 · 9 April 2008]

Like most of the people belonging to the generation that grew up in the 80's and 90's and early 2000,i have literally survived on MPK,DDLJ,HAHK,KKHH,K3G,through out my teenage.Even today without fail i watch these movies on TV whenever they are shown.The sweet and clean chemistry of the lead stars make us wonder that what has gone wrong with the youngsters today that the word romance and love is more about sex that the sweetness this very emotion has.Having found my soul-mate and soon to be husband in my childhood best friend of 22 years(Nursery to till date) i actually believe that love should happen slowly and blossom from friendship and not the lust what the movies these days portray.I am personally a mad mad fan of these 5 movies and so mad that i have lost count as to how many times i have seem them.

Well all i have to say for MPK in specific is that if for not the sweet love do watch it to see salman at his sweetest best.A salman which we don't get to see AT ALL now.The sweet and innocent lover.....

The Dream Merchant "Sooraj Barjatya"

[AvinashPatalay · 9 November 2010]

"Tarana" (1979) was perhaps the last movie from the Rajshri banner which delivered a super-hit and then followed spate of flops. A decade later 1989, Sooraj Barjatya stealthily pulled a miraculous feat. The end result was "Maine Pyar Kiya". He ensured the product was high on family values which Rajshri banner is best known for. In all honesty ad-mist all the contaminated films that were around "Maine Pyar Kiya" was a whiff of fresh air. Loaded with ten songs it was Bollywood musical at its best. With the unadulterated & pristine love-story Sooraj ensured the young generation walked over the clouds. Every teenager was practically mouthing the lines from "Maine Pyar Kiya" (predominantly "No sorry, no thanks" and "I love you so much that it hurts" Ouch!!). Nearly forgot, the nation had suddenly taken penchant for the pigeons as Mr. Barjatya in the performance review did a job enlargement (read that makeover of a postman).

Bhagyashree became a national persona of "girl next door". Just like Dimple Kapadia she bid adieu to the stardom to live happily ever-after. How I wish all the fairy-tales would turn true.

Salman Khan became every teenager's poster boy. The nation suddenly looked up to this guy's well tones muscles who gave a new meaning for a must-have qualities of an actor.

Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo & Rajeev Varma were adequate.

Lakshmikant Berde was a new comedian on the block. Sadly he couldn't catapult to the same success levels in subsequent outings.

Raam-Laxman, a Rajshri regular suddenly was the most sought-after musician and needless to say, he made hay while the sun shines. Lata as usual was her melodious best. S P Bala was once again noticed after "Ek Duje Ke Liye" and became Salman Khan's regular playback for a while.

Sooraj Barjatya poured his heart and soul into "Maine Pyar Kiya" and it showed. Sadly his subsequent ventures could not match up to the pinnacle of "Maine Pyar Kiya".

unadulterated tripe

[BK-9 · 1/10 · 16 December 1998]

The main problem with the movie is that the main characters all appear to be mentally retarded. The director's attempts at creating poignant situations (e.g. Khan's "rupee notes" scene, Nath's "pen gift" scene and many others) are so incredibly unsubtle and stupid that it takes a moment or two for one to realise that it is not a satire that is being attempted! Indeed, the only spots in the film that aren't predictable are the ones that violently insult the viewer's intelligence. The heroine's "sweetness" is cloying at best. The movie's music was a huge hit, no doubt contributing to its success.

A family saga that sweet and tasteful.

[zakali4u · 10/10 · 21 July 2007]

Most films fail to display family emotions and what happens within families and how they get torn apart but this film sheds a unique light on love, family values and the rich / poor divide.

A great moral movie with plenty for everyone to enjoy. Great acting, beautiful songs and a story that wants you to sit in eager anticipation and hope that prem succeeds in his quest to gain approval from his would be father-in-law.

Alok Nath plays his role well and so does the young Bagyshree. The only person who I felt played under himself was the character who played Salman Khans Father. M Behl is splendid as the devious villain and it is wonderful to see how flexible he is as a good guy or bad guy.

Physically speaking there is no magic in the movie but metaphorically speaking this movie is completely divine and full of magic.

Loved It

[netsirk_6 · 10/10 · 31 July 2005]

This movie reminded me of what love really was. Today in our society we are so stuck in the whole concept of dating and sex that we actually don't let relationships grow healthily like we used to. This movie portrays a real relationship growing slowly and both the characters going through friendship, that inevitable.."what exactly are we" section...love, sex, passion and true love. I loved how Sooraj Barjatya showed how the characters comfortably fell in love without really even knowing it - thus turning into that "what exactly are we" stage. I also loved how he portrayed the sexual tension between the characters of Prem and Suman. When Prem - who just finished working out and was all sweaty and such - pushed Suman into the wall and stared into her eyes. I applaud Sooraj B. and Salman Khan for such a well done scene. It showed that the relationship was going into a different direction then everyone had thought it would. Also the scene on the balcony was very well done because even though she was practically nude and seducing him they did not even have sex. He was just appreciating her for how beautiful she was. Now that I've stopped obsessing about my favorite scenes... the music was very well written..my favorite being Dil Deewana. Choreography could have been better but it was tolerable. Beautiful locations. Acting is first rate. Reema Lagoo, Alok Nath...all the older actors did justice to their characters. Mohnesh Behl was suitably slimy. Bhagyashree was very beautiful and did an eloquent job. Salman Khan is the surprise bag here. For his second movie I could not believe how much passion and emotion he put into making Prem. You feel everything for Prem, sadness, joy, anger. Hats off to Salman for creating a brilliant empathetic character who totally stole the show. This movie touched my heart and hopefully if u appreciate true love u also will feel as though you've been touched too.

Best love classic which i like to watch again and again

[santoshini908 · 10/10 · 7 June 2011]

Maine Pyaar Kiya is one of the best love classics which i like to watch again and again.Every time it is fresh to watch at any day. The songs are beautifully composed and sung to watch again and again. Whenever I am sad I feel myself happy by watching again and again. The story is an evergreen one which makes this a classic.Performances are heart warming and loved again and again.The direction is fantastic which also makes one view again and again.This is an enchanting classic even after 2 decades.All basic elements required for a good film are surely in this classic.Nothing more to say .I want to watch again and again this classic till the day of my death.

Great love story

[shivakumarvishwa · 10/10 · 26 June 2008]

A very good movie.The direction is wonderful.The dialogues are wonderful.The costumes are nice.The story is nice.It tells us about Suman who is a poor girl.Lives in a village.Her father goes to Dubai.He leaves her in a city at his friends house.She is in love with Prem the mans son.One day Prems father sends her out of the house.Prem is sad and wants to be with her.He goes to her house trying to woo her.Father(Sumans)refuses and wants him to leave.A nice romance story.The acting is great.Salman is brilliant,Bhagyashree wAas brilliant too,Alok waas great,Reema and Rajeev did good.The opening scence was great.The screenplay is good.Mohnish and Pervin had negative shades but they did well.The editing is quite good.The songs are wonderful.The picturisations are great.The lyrics are nice.The chemistry and romance was beautiful.A must see Rating-9/10

Great movie

[MovieInspector · 10/10 · 28 December 2010]

This was the film that made Salman Khan a huge star, and he deservedly won the filmfare best male debut award for this. Lets start off with the performances. Salman Khan is fantastic; his role in the movie could only have been played by him - no other top actor could have pulled it off. Bhagyashree was also great and it is unfortunate that she didn't star in many films.The actors and actresses in supporting roles also played their part in making this film a great one. The film explores the themes of love and friendship and, because of this, it is a great family film - you can watch it whenever you want. It is one of those evergreen ones. The actors and actresses in supporting roles also played their part in making this film a great one. The music is great and I can't say which two tracks are the best of the bunch because they're all great.

Overall: great story - everyone should watch this regardless of any of the factors that would influence your decision to watch a movie . I give it 10/10.