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| name = Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | | name = Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | ||
| image = RHTDM.jpg | | image = RHTDM.jpg | ||
| caption = Poster | | caption = Theatrical Release Poster | ||
| director = [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] | | director = [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] | ||
| producer = [[Vashu Bhagnani]] | | producer = [[Vashu Bhagnani]] | ||
| writer = | | writer = Gautham Vasudev Menon<br />[[Vipul D. Shah]] | ||
| based_on = ''[[Minnale]]'' | | based_on = {{based on|''[[Minnale]]''|Gautham Vasudev Menon}} | ||
| starring = [[R. Madhavan]]<br />[[Dia Mirza]]<br />[[ | | starring = [[R. Madhavan]]<br />[[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Dia Mirza]]<br />[[Anupam Kher]] | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| music = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | | music = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Johny Lal]] | | cinematography = [[Johny Lal]] | ||
| editing = [[ | | editing = [[Sanjay Verma]] | ||
| studio = [[Pooja Entertainment]] | | studio = [[Pooja Entertainment]] | ||
| distributor = [[Eros Entertainment]] | | distributor = [[Eros Entertainment]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2001|10|19}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2001|10|19}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 169 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Hindi | | language = Hindi | ||
| budget = {{INR}}6 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=686|title=Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein – Movie|publisher=Box Office India}}</ref> | | budget = {{INR}}6 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=686|title=Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein – Movie|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=16 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131416/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=686|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The film revolves around the love story of Madhav | '''''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein''''' ({{Translation|Have to Reside In Your Heart}}), also known by the [[initialism]] '''''RHTDM''''', is a 2001 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]], starring [[R. Madhavan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Dia Mirza]] in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the director's own [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Minnale (film)|Minnale]]'' (released in the same year), which also starred Madhavan in his reprised role. This is Dia Mirza's debut film as well as [[Tamil language|Tamil]] actor, Madhavan's official [[Bollywood]] debut film after having an uncredited appearance in the song "Chup Tum Raho" in ''[[Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin]]''. | ||
The film revolves around the love story of Madhav "Maddy" Shastri (Madhavan) and Reena Malhotra (Mirza). The latter is set to get engaged to Rajeev "Sam" Samra (Khan), who is a young man settled in the US and Maddy's former college rival. The film though did not perform well at box office during its release, achieved popularity through reruns on TV and achieved a [[Cult film|cult status]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How 'Rehnaa Hai terre dil mein' became cult classic despite having toxic obsession elements |url=https://www.jagrantv.com/en-show/how-rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein-became-cult-classic-despite-having-toxic-obsession-elements-rc1024489 |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=jagrantv |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Gangs of Wasseypur' to 'RHTDM': List of cult classic re-releasing on August 30 |url=https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/gangs-of-wasseypur-to-rhtdm-list-of-cult-classic-re-releasing-on-august-30-1724920704481 |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Editorji |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The film was re-released on 30 August 2024, earning over ₹3.50 crore and ranking as the [[List of highest-grossing re-released Indian films|16th highest-grossing re-released Indian film]] in history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-09-19 |title=Rockstar to Laila Majnu: PVR INOX bets on re-releases to bring people back to theatres |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/rockstar-to-laila-majnu-pvr-inox-bets-on-re-releases-amid-lack-of-new-content-19478906.htm |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The story | The story begins with narration by Madhav "Maddy" Shastri, the carefree son of music shop owner Deendayal Shastri. His father dreams that one day Maddy will inherit the family business, but Maddy has no interest. He is reckless, unserious about studies, and notorious at his college. His opposite is Rajeev "Sam" Samra, a disciplined, model student admired by teachers and classmates alike. The two are bitter rivals, constantly clashing. Their animosity grows so intense that Maddy even attempts to frame Sam. When Sam challenges him to a fight, Maddy accepts eagerly, but the professors intervene before it begins. At Sam’s graduation party, Maddy tries again to provoke him, but Sam refuses, leaving college with the warning that one day he will settle the score. | ||
Three years later, Maddy is | Three years later, Maddy has matured somewhat and is now a software instructor at a private company. However, his carefree attitude remains. During a trip to Delhi, he encounters a young woman dancing in the rain with children. Captivated, he calls her “my kind of girl” without knowing her name. Shortly after, fate brings him face to face with her again at a wedding. He discovers that her name is Reena Malhotra. Determined to win her heart, he tries to learn more about her, but opportunities slip away until they cross paths once more in Mumbai. | ||
Maddy | Maddy is delighted, until he learns that Reena is about to be engaged to Rajeev, a childhood friend who has been living in the United States. Crucially, Reena has not seen Rajeev in years and does not know what he looks like now. Persuaded by his friends and father, Maddy impulsively decides to impersonate Rajeev until the real one arrives. Over five magical days, he shows his affection and sincerity. What begins as friendship blossoms into love, and Reena eventually admits her feelings for him. Maddy plans to confess the truth in that moment, but his chance is cut short when the real Rajeev arrives. Reena, feeling betrayed, cancels her relationship with Maddy despite his desperate attempts to explain himself. | ||
To Maddy’s horror, Rajeev is none other than Sam, his old rival. Sam is furious to discover that his impostor is the same Maddy he despises. Believing the entire affair to be rooted in their past enmity, he refuses to trust Maddy’s intentions. Maddy tries to come clean to Reena with the truth, but she is still not interested in him. As her wedding to Rajeev approaches, Maddy and his friends decide to beat up Rajiv in a parking lot, but Maddy quickly gives up and lets Rajeev go back to Reena, realizing his mistakes and decides to move on from her. | |||
Eventually, Reena begins to recognize that, despite his deception, she has truly started falling in love him, which Sam doesn't realize until the wedding. At the same time, Maddy accepts a job transfer to San Francisco, which he had initially opted against, to erase his memories of Reena. When Rajeev sees Reena’s true feelings, he takes her to the airport. There, she and Maddy confess their love, reuniting at last. Rajeev, though heartbroken, masks his pain with pride, telling Maddy, “we can never be friends,” before walking away. Reena and Maddy embrace a future together, their love finally overcoming rivalry and deception. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[R.Madhavan]] as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri / fake | *[[R. Madhavan]] as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri, Sam’s rival / Rajiv (fake), Reena's lover. | ||
*[[Saif Ali Khan]] as Rajeev "Sam" Samra, Reena's fiancé. | *[[Saif Ali Khan]] as Rajeev "Sam" Samra, Reena's fiancé and Maddy’s rival. | ||
*[[Dia Mirza]] as Reena Malhotra, Rajeev's fiancé and Maddy's lover. | *[[Dia Mirza]] as Reena Malhotra, Rajeev's fiancé and Maddy's lover.<ref>{{cite interview |last=Mirza |first=Dia |subject-link=Dia Mirza |interviewer=Bharati Dubey |title=Face to Face: Dia Mirza |date=18 October 2001 |publisher=Rediff |location=Mumbai |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/18diya.htm |access-date=8 April 2023 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408022607/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/18diya.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
*[[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as Vikram "Vicky", Maddy's friend. | *[[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as Vikram "Vicky", Maddy's friend. | ||
*[[Tannaz Irani]] as Shruti, Vicky's | *[[Tannaz Irani]] as Shruti, Reena's best friend and Vicky's crush. | ||
*[[Anupam Kher]] as Deendayal Shastri, Maddy's father. | *[[Anupam Kher]] as Deendayal "DD" Shastri, Maddy's father. | ||
*[[Navin Nischol]] as Mahesh Malhotra, Reena's father. | *[[Navin Nischol]] as Mahesh Malhotra, Reena's father. | ||
*[[Smita Jaykar]] as Mrs. Malhotra, Reena's mother. | *[[Smita Jaykar]] as Mrs. Malhotra, Reena's mother. | ||
*[[Hemant Pandey]] as the lorry driver whose lorry collides with Madhav's motorcycle carrying Vicky. | *[[Hemant Pandey]] as the lorry driver whose lorry collides with Madhav's motorcycle carrying Vicky. | ||
*[[Kabir Sadanand]] as Madhav's friend | *[[Kabir Sadanand]] as Madhav's friend | ||
*[[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] as Madhav's software company's boss. (cameo) | *[[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] as Madhav's software company's boss. (cameo appearance) | ||
*[[Jackky Bhagnani]] as the bouquet deliveryman to Reena. (cameo) | *[[Jackky Bhagnani]] as the bouquet deliveryman to Reena. (cameo appearance) | ||
* | * Sarita Birje (Madhavan's real-life wife) as a student in Madhav's tutorial class. (cameo appearance) | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The success of the Tamil film ''[[Minnale (film)|Minnale]]'' led to producer Vashu Bhagnani signing [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] on to direct the Hindi language remake of the film with Rajshri Productions, ''[[Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein]]'', which also featured Madhavan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/23mad.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Post-RHTDM Madhavan is here to stay |website=www.rediff.com |access-date=3 March 2018}}</ref> An early title for the film was ''Koi Mil Gaya'', before the team finalised ''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rmadhavan.com:80/forthcoming.html |title= | The success of the Tamil film ''[[Minnale (film)|Minnale]]'' led to producer Vashu Bhagnani signing [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] on to direct the Hindi language remake of the film with Rajshri Productions, ''[[Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein]]'', which also featured Madhavan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/23mad.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Post-RHTDM Madhavan is here to stay |website=www.rediff.com |access-date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=1 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301232732/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/23mad.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> An early title for the film was ''Koi Mil Gaya'', before the team finalised ''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rmadhavan.com:80/forthcoming.html |title=Forthcoming movies of R Madhavan |website=www.rmadhavan.com:80 |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010605225018/http://www.rmadhavan.com:80/forthcoming.html |archive-date=5 June 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The former title was used by [[Rakesh Roshan]] for his [[Koi... Mil Gaya|2003 film]]. Though [[Richa Pallod]] was initially considered for the leading female role, [[Dia Mirza]] and [[Saif Ali Khan]] were added to the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/stars.asp |title=Stars on the rise in Tamil films |date=26 April 2004 |access-date=3 March 2018|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040426142215/http://www.chennaionline.com/entertainment/filmplus/stars.asp |archive-date=26 April 2004 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Menon was initially apprehensive but said it took "half an hour" to agree and against his intentions, the producer opted against retaining the technical crew of the original.<ref>{{cite web |author=Warrier, Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=16 October 2001 |title='Hindi films were meant to happen much later' |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=2011-04-28 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/16gau.htm |archive-date=2 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102101729/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/16gau.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He changed a few elements, deleted certain scenes and added some more for the version. The team shot for the film in South Africa and shot scenes at Durban Beach and in Drakensberg, with production executive Raakesh Maharaj arranging the unit's stay in the country.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/01maddy.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Madhavan, Diya: Happily anonymous |website=www.rediff.com |access-date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=21 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721022756/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/01maddy.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| label = [[Saregama]] | | label = [[Saregama]] | ||
| producer =[[Harris Jayaraj]] | | producer =[[Harris Jayaraj]] | ||
| prev_title =[[Minnale]] | | prev_title =[[Minnale (soundtrack)|Minnale]] | ||
| prev_year =2001 | | prev_year =2001 | ||
| next_title = [[Majunu]] | | next_title = [[Majunu]] | ||
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| name = Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein <small>'''Additional songs''' (Not included in the film)</small> | | name = Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein <small>'''Additional songs''' (Not included in the film)</small> | ||
| type = [[soundtrack]] | | type = [[soundtrack]] | ||
| artist = Vishal | | artist = [[Vishal-Shekhar]]<br />[[Anand Raj Anand]]<br />[[Aadesh Shrivastava]]<br />A. M. | ||
}} | }} | ||
The score and songs were composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], with lyrics written by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]. The last three tracks were bonus tracks and did not feature in the film | The score and songs were composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], with lyrics written by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]. The last three tracks were bonus tracks and did not feature in the film. The tune of the track "Dil Ko Tumse" was later reused by Harris in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003) as "Ondra Renda". | ||
{{ | |||
| headline = Tracklist<ref>{{cite web |title=Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein/p7KgWWwcyYA_ |access-date=3 November 2018 |date=19 October 2001}}</ref> | {{track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | headline = Tracklist<ref>{{cite web |title=Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein/p7KgWWwcyYA_ |access-date=3 November 2018 |date=19 October 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zara Zara - Club Mix (Full Song) - DJ Sahil AiM, Bombay Jayashri - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/zara-zara-club-mix/HVoCdwVvQWM |access-date=9 December 2024 |date=16 July 2024 |archive-date=9 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209161430/https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/zara-zara-club-mix/HVoCdwVvQWM |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| total_length = | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| all_writing = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] | | total_length = 57:05 | ||
| title1 = Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein | | all_writing = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] | ||
| extra1 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]] | | title1 = Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein | ||
| music1 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra1 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]] | ||
| length1 = 5:07 | | music1 = [[Harris Jayaraj]] | ||
| title2 = Oh Mama Mama | | length1 = 5:07 | ||
| extra2 = | | title2 = Oh Mama Mama | ||
| music2 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra2 = Sonu Nigam | ||
| length2 = 4:35 | | music2 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title3 = Kaise Main Kahoon Tujhse | | length2 = 4:35 | ||
| extra3 = | | title3 = Kaise Main Kahoon Tujhse | ||
| music3 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra3 = Sonu Nigam | ||
| length3 = 1:04 | | music3 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title4 = Zara Zara | | length3 = 1:04 | ||
| extra4 = [[Bombay | | title4 = Zara Zara | ||
| music4 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra4 = [[Bombay Jayashri|Jayashri Ramnath]] | ||
| length4 = 4:58 | | music4 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title5 = Bolo Bolo | | length4 = 4:58 | ||
| extra5 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] | | title5 = Bolo Bolo | ||
| music5 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra5 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], Chorus | ||
| length5 = 5:55 | | music5 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title6 = Dil Ko Tumse | | length5 = 5:55 | ||
| extra6 = [[Roop Kumar Rathod]] | | title6 = Dil Ko Tumse | ||
| music6 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra6 = [[Roop Kumar Rathod]] | ||
| length6 = 5:31 | | music6 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title7 = Sach Keh Raha Hai | | length6 = 5:31 | ||
| extra7 = [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] | | title7 = Sach Keh Raha Hai | ||
| music7 = Harris Jayaraj | | extra7 = [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] | ||
| length7 = 5:28 | | music7 = Harris Jayaraj | ||
| title8 = Churaya Churaya (Aya re Aya koi Aya re) | | length7 = 5:28 | ||
| extra8 = [[Babul Supriyo | | title8 = Churaya Churaya (Aya re Aya koi Aya re) | ||
| music8 = [[Vishal–Shekhar]] | | extra8 = [[Babul Supriyo]], [[Preeti & Pinky]] | ||
| length8 = 3:50 | | music8 = [[Vishal–Shekhar]] | ||
| title9 = Na Sone Ke Bangle Mein | | length8 = 3:50 | ||
| note9 = Not featured in the Film | | title9 = Na Sone Ke Bangle Mein | ||
| music9 = [[ | | note9 = Not featured in the Film | ||
| extra9 = KK, [[Anuradha Sriram]] | | music9 = [[A.M.M]] | ||
| length9 = 6:28 | | extra9 = KK, [[Anuradha Sriram]] | ||
| title10 = Tujhe Dekha Jabse Jaana Deewana | | length9 = 6:28 | ||
| note10 = Not featured in the Film | | title10 = Tujhe Dekha Jabse Jaana Deewana | ||
| music10 = [[Anand Raj Anand]] | | note10 = Not featured in the Film | ||
| extra10 = Shaan, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] | | music10 = [[Anand Raj Anand]] | ||
| length10 = 5:23 | | extra10 = Shaan, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] | ||
| title11 = Sohni Sohni | | length10 = 5:23 | ||
| note11 = Not featured in the Film | | title11 = Sohni Sohni | ||
| music11 = | | note11 = Not featured in the Film | ||
| extra11 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Vasundhara Das]] | | music11 = Aadesh Shrivastava | ||
| length11 = 5:39 | | extra11 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Vasundhara Das]] | ||
| length11 = 5:39 | |||
| title12 = Zara Zara - Club Mix | |||
| note12 = Not featured in the Film | |||
| music12 = Harris Jayaraj | |||
| extra12 = DJ Sahil AiM, Jayashri | |||
| length12 = 3:07 | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Release and reception== | |||
In comparison to ''[[Minnale (film)|Minnale]]'' (2001), the film gained mixed reviews. [[Taran Adarsh]] called the presentation "not absorbing" though stating that the director " handled certain sequences with aplomb".<ref>{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran|author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=19 October 2001 |title=Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Review |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=2011-04-28 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6838/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125070023/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/6838/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2009 }}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote it "is not a bad bargain at the end of a long day" and "there are parts where you would actually enjoy the courting game between a game hero and a gorgeous heroine" with "fine one-liners and good gestures", before adding "a part does not a whole make".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/10/25/stories/09250224.htm |website=[[The Hindu]] |title=Film Review: ''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein'' |date=2001-10-25 |access-date=3 March 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Ranjita Das of [[Rediff.com]] wrote ″Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein may not have any star attraction. But it is definitely entertaining and enjoyable.″<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/19dil.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The film review of Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein|website=Rediff.com|date=19 October 2001|first=Ranjita|last=Das|access-date=8 April 2023|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408020940/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/19dil.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
The moderate performance of the film left the director disappointed, with Menon claiming in hindsight that the film lacked the simplicity of the original with the producer's intervention affecting proceedings.<ref name="kkrediff">{{cite web |author=Warrier, Shobha |year=2003 |title='The industry is in such a shape that you cannot have big-budget films' |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=2011-04-28 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/21menon.htm |archive-date=1 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801233643/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/21menon.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
In 2011, the producer of the film approached him to remake the film with the producer's son [[Jackky Bhagnani]] in the lead role, but Menon was uninterested with the offer.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jha, Subhash |title=Jackky Bhagnani in RHTDM remake? |access-date=2011-04-28 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-19/news-interviews/29446851_1_vashu-bhagnani-hindi-film-gautham-menon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926001327/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-19/news-interviews/29446851_1_vashu-bhagnani-hindi-film-gautham-menon |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-09-26 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2011-04-19}}</ref> On the fifteenth anniversary of the film's release, actors Madhavan and Dia Mirza met up and released a video thanking the film's admirers for their adulation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/rehna-hai-tere-dil-mein-turns-15-madhavan-delivers-the-dialogue-dia-mirza-gautham-menon-347421-2016-10-19 |title=Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein turns 15: Watch Madhavan deliver THE dialogue from the film |date=19 October 2016 |website=India Today |access-date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=10 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910202120/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rehna-hai-tere-dil-mein-turns-15-madhavan-delivers-the-dialogue-dia-mirza-gautham-menon/1/790656.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/15-years-of-rhtdm-r-madhavan-can-still-make-you-go-awww-heres-a-video-proof/ |title=15 years of RHTDM: R Madhavan can still make you go awww, here's a video proof |first=karthika |last=raveendran |date=19 October 2016 |access-date=3 March 2018 |archive-date=3 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303225504/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/15-years-of-rhtdm-r-madhavan-can-still-make-you-go-awww-heres-a-video-proof/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Re-release== | |||
''Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein'' was re-released in theatres on 30th August 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=2024-08-28 |title=R Madhavan, Dia Mirza's 'Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein' to be re-released in theatres |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/r-madhavan-dia-mirzas-rehnaa-hai-tere-dil-mein-to-be-re-released-in-theatres/article68575844.ece |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It received a strong response in [[Pune]] city, where it earned the highest revenue. In just 10 days, the film made ₹3.2 crore, with ₹75 lakh coming from Pune alone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title='Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' re-release: After 20 years, film wins at the BO |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/dia-mirza-r-madhavan-rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein-re-release-box-office-23390017 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> The film earned ₹1 crore in the second weekend, bringing its total re-release earnings to ₹3.25 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title=Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Re-release: 23 साल बाद भी दिलों पर राज करने वाली फिल्म, कमाई में बना डाले नये रिकॉर्ड |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/rehnaa-hai-terre-dil-mein-re-release-23-years-later-this-romantic-drama-finally-gets-the-recognition-it-deserves |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref> The film finished its theatrical re-run with a gross of over ₹3.50 crore.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | |
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 Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Produced by | Vashu Bhagnani |
| Written by | Gautham Vasudev Menon Vipul D. Shah |
| Based on | Minnale by Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Starring | R. Madhavan Saif Ali Khan Dia Mirza Anupam Kher |
| Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
| Cinematography | Johny Lal |
| Edited by | Sanjay Verma |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Eros Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹6 crore[1] |
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (transl. Have to Reside In Your Heart), also known by the initialism RHTDM, is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring R. Madhavan, Saif Ali Khan and Dia Mirza in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the director's own Tamil film Minnale (released in the same year), which also starred Madhavan in his reprised role. This is Dia Mirza's debut film as well as Tamil actor, Madhavan's official Bollywood debut film after having an uncredited appearance in the song "Chup Tum Raho" in Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin.
The film revolves around the love story of Madhav "Maddy" Shastri (Madhavan) and Reena Malhotra (Mirza). The latter is set to get engaged to Rajeev "Sam" Samra (Khan), who is a young man settled in the US and Maddy's former college rival. The film though did not perform well at box office during its release, achieved popularity through reruns on TV and achieved a cult status.[2][3]
The film was re-released on 30 August 2024, earning over ₹3.50 crore and ranking as the 16th highest-grossing re-released Indian film in history.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story begins with narration by Madhav "Maddy" Shastri, the carefree son of music shop owner Deendayal Shastri. His father dreams that one day Maddy will inherit the family business, but Maddy has no interest. He is reckless, unserious about studies, and notorious at his college. His opposite is Rajeev "Sam" Samra, a disciplined, model student admired by teachers and classmates alike. The two are bitter rivals, constantly clashing. Their animosity grows so intense that Maddy even attempts to frame Sam. When Sam challenges him to a fight, Maddy accepts eagerly, but the professors intervene before it begins. At Sam’s graduation party, Maddy tries again to provoke him, but Sam refuses, leaving college with the warning that one day he will settle the score.
Three years later, Maddy has matured somewhat and is now a software instructor at a private company. However, his carefree attitude remains. During a trip to Delhi, he encounters a young woman dancing in the rain with children. Captivated, he calls her “my kind of girl” without knowing her name. Shortly after, fate brings him face to face with her again at a wedding. He discovers that her name is Reena Malhotra. Determined to win her heart, he tries to learn more about her, but opportunities slip away until they cross paths once more in Mumbai.
Maddy is delighted, until he learns that Reena is about to be engaged to Rajeev, a childhood friend who has been living in the United States. Crucially, Reena has not seen Rajeev in years and does not know what he looks like now. Persuaded by his friends and father, Maddy impulsively decides to impersonate Rajeev until the real one arrives. Over five magical days, he shows his affection and sincerity. What begins as friendship blossoms into love, and Reena eventually admits her feelings for him. Maddy plans to confess the truth in that moment, but his chance is cut short when the real Rajeev arrives. Reena, feeling betrayed, cancels her relationship with Maddy despite his desperate attempts to explain himself.
To Maddy’s horror, Rajeev is none other than Sam, his old rival. Sam is furious to discover that his impostor is the same Maddy he despises. Believing the entire affair to be rooted in their past enmity, he refuses to trust Maddy’s intentions. Maddy tries to come clean to Reena with the truth, but she is still not interested in him. As her wedding to Rajeev approaches, Maddy and his friends decide to beat up Rajiv in a parking lot, but Maddy quickly gives up and lets Rajeev go back to Reena, realizing his mistakes and decides to move on from her.
Eventually, Reena begins to recognize that, despite his deception, she has truly started falling in love him, which Sam doesn't realize until the wedding. At the same time, Maddy accepts a job transfer to San Francisco, which he had initially opted against, to erase his memories of Reena. When Rajeev sees Reena’s true feelings, he takes her to the airport. There, she and Maddy confess their love, reuniting at last. Rajeev, though heartbroken, masks his pain with pride, telling Maddy, “we can never be friends,” before walking away. Reena and Maddy embrace a future together, their love finally overcoming rivalry and deception.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- R. Madhavan as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri, Sam’s rival / Rajiv (fake), Reena's lover.
- Saif Ali Khan as Rajeev "Sam" Samra, Reena's fiancé and Maddy’s rival.
- Dia Mirza as Reena Malhotra, Rajeev's fiancé and Maddy's lover.[5]
- Vrajesh Hirjee as Vikram "Vicky", Maddy's friend.
- Tannaz Irani as Shruti, Reena's best friend and Vicky's crush.
- Anupam Kher as Deendayal "DD" Shastri, Maddy's father.
- Navin Nischol as Mahesh Malhotra, Reena's father.
- Smita Jaykar as Mrs. Malhotra, Reena's mother.
- Hemant Pandey as the lorry driver whose lorry collides with Madhav's motorcycle carrying Vicky.
- Kabir Sadanand as Madhav's friend
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as Madhav's software company's boss. (cameo appearance)
- Jackky Bhagnani as the bouquet deliveryman to Reena. (cameo appearance)
- Sarita Birje (Madhavan's real-life wife) as a student in Madhav's tutorial class. (cameo appearance)
Production[edit | edit source]
The success of the Tamil film Minnale led to producer Vashu Bhagnani signing Gautham Vasudev Menon on to direct the Hindi language remake of the film with Rajshri Productions, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, which also featured Madhavan.[6] An early title for the film was Koi Mil Gaya, before the team finalised Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.[7] The former title was used by Rakesh Roshan for his 2003 film. Though Richa Pallod was initially considered for the leading female role, Dia Mirza and Saif Ali Khan were added to the film.[8] Menon was initially apprehensive but said it took "half an hour" to agree and against his intentions, the producer opted against retaining the technical crew of the original.[9] He changed a few elements, deleted certain scenes and added some more for the version. The team shot for the film in South Africa and shot scenes at Durban Beach and in Drakensberg, with production executive Raakesh Maharaj arranging the unit's stay in the country.[10]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | ||||
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| Released | 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 53:58 | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
| Producer | Harris Jayaraj | |||
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| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Additional songs (Not included in the film) | |
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The score and songs were composed by Harris Jayaraj, with lyrics written by Sameer. The last three tracks were bonus tracks and did not feature in the film. The tune of the track "Dil Ko Tumse" was later reused by Harris in Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha (2003) as "Ondra Renda".
All tracks are written by Sameer.
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein" | Harris Jayaraj | Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamurthy | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Oh Mama Mama" | Harris Jayaraj | Sonu Nigam | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Kaise Main Kahoon Tujhse" | Harris Jayaraj | Sonu Nigam | 1:04 |
| 4. | "Zara Zara" | Harris Jayaraj | Jayashri Ramnath | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Bolo Bolo" | Harris Jayaraj | Shaan, Chorus | 5:55 |
| 6. | "Dil Ko Tumse" | Harris Jayaraj | Roop Kumar Rathod | 5:31 |
| 7. | "Sach Keh Raha Hai" | Harris Jayaraj | KK | 5:28 |
| 8. | "Churaya Churaya (Aya re Aya koi Aya re)" | Vishal–Shekhar | Babul Supriyo, Preeti & Pinky | 3:50 |
| 9. | "Na Sone Ke Bangle Mein" (Not featured in the Film) | A.M.M | KK, Anuradha Sriram | 6:28 |
| 10. | "Tujhe Dekha Jabse Jaana Deewana" (Not featured in the Film) | Anand Raj Anand | Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan | 5:23 |
| 11. | "Sohni Sohni" (Not featured in the Film) | Aadesh Shrivastava | Sukhwinder Singh, Vasundhara Das | 5:39 |
| 12. | "Zara Zara - Club Mix" (Not featured in the Film) | Harris Jayaraj | DJ Sahil AiM, Jayashri | 3:07 |
| Total length: | 57:05 | |||
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
In comparison to Minnale (2001), the film gained mixed reviews. Taran Adarsh called the presentation "not absorbing" though stating that the director " handled certain sequences with aplomb".[13] A critic from The Hindu wrote it "is not a bad bargain at the end of a long day" and "there are parts where you would actually enjoy the courting game between a game hero and a gorgeous heroine" with "fine one-liners and good gestures", before adding "a part does not a whole make".[14] Ranjita Das of Rediff.com wrote ″Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein may not have any star attraction. But it is definitely entertaining and enjoyable.″[15]
The moderate performance of the film left the director disappointed, with Menon claiming in hindsight that the film lacked the simplicity of the original with the producer's intervention affecting proceedings.[16]
In 2011, the producer of the film approached him to remake the film with the producer's son Jackky Bhagnani in the lead role, but Menon was uninterested with the offer.[17] On the fifteenth anniversary of the film's release, actors Madhavan and Dia Mirza met up and released a video thanking the film's admirers for their adulation.[18][19]
Re-release[edit | edit source]
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein was re-released in theatres on 30th August 2024.[20] It received a strong response in Pune city, where it earned the highest revenue. In just 10 days, the film made ₹3.2 crore, with ₹75 lakh coming from Pune alone.[21] The film earned ₹1 crore in the second weekend, bringing its total re-release earnings to ₹3.25 crore.[22] The film finished its theatrical re-run with a gross of over ₹3.50 crore.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein – Movie". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
- ↑ "How 'Rehnaa Hai terre dil mein' became cult classic despite having toxic obsession elements". jagrantv. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ "'Gangs of Wasseypur' to 'RHTDM': List of cult classic re-releasing on August 30". Editorji. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Rockstar to Laila Majnu: PVR INOX bets on re-releases to bring people back to theatres". CNBCTV18. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ Mirza, Dia (18 October 2001). "Face to Face: Dia Mirza" (Interview). Interviewed by Bharati Dubey. Mumbai: Rediff. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: Post-RHTDM Madhavan is here to stay". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ "Forthcoming movies of R Madhavan". www.rmadhavan.com:80. Archived from the original on 5 June 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Stars on the rise in Tamil films". 26 April 2004. Archived from the original on 26 April 2004. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ Warrier, Shobha (16 October 2001). "'Hindi films were meant to happen much later'". Rediff. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: Madhavan, Diya: Happily anonymous". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – Saavn". 19 October 2001. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ↑ "Zara Zara - Club Mix (Full Song) - DJ Sahil AiM, Bombay Jayashri - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 16 July 2024. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ↑ Adarsh, Taran (19 October 2001). "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ "Film Review: Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein". The Hindu. 25 October 2001. Retrieved 3 March 2018.[dead link]
- ↑ Das, Ranjita (19 October 2001). "rediff.com, Movies: The film review of Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ↑ Warrier, Shobha (2003). "'The industry is in such a shape that you cannot have big-budget films'". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 August 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ Jha, Subhash (19 April 2011). "Jackky Bhagnani in RHTDM remake?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ↑ "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein turns 15: Watch Madhavan deliver THE dialogue from the film". India Today. 19 October 2016. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ raveendran, karthika (19 October 2016). "15 years of RHTDM: R Madhavan can still make you go awww, here's a video proof". Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ ANI (28 August 2024). "R Madhavan, Dia Mirza's 'Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein' to be re-released in theatres". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' re-release: After 20 years, film wins at the BO". Mid-day. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Re-release: 23 साल बाद भी दिलों पर राज करने वाली फिल्म, कमाई में बना डाले नये रिकॉर्ड". Prabhat Khabar (in हिन्दी). 10 September 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.