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| caption        = DVD cover
| caption        = DVD cover
| director      = [[Shaad Ali]]
| director      = [[Shaad Ali]]
|writer         = [[Gulzar]]<br/>(dialogues)
| writer         = [[Gulzar]]<br/>(dialogues)
| screenplay    = [[Mani Ratnam]]
| screenplay    = [[Mani Ratnam]]
| story          = Mani Ratnam
| story          = Mani Ratnam
| based_on      = ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' by Mani Ratnam
| based_on      = ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' <br/> by Mani Ratnam
| producer      = [[Yash Chopra]]<br>[[Aditya Chopra]]<br>Mani Ratnam<br>[[Kaleidoscope Entertainment|Bobby Bedi]]
| producer      = [[Yash Chopra]]<br>[[Aditya Chopra]]<br>Mani Ratnam<br>[[Kaleidoscope Entertainment|Bobby Bedi]]
| starring      =[[Vivek Oberoi]]<br>[[Rani Mukerji]]<br>[[Shah Rukh Khan]]<br>[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
| starring      = [[Rani Mukerji]]<br>[[Vivek Oberoi]]<br>[[Shah Rukh Khan]]<br>[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]<br>[[Kunal Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[Anil Mehta]]
| cinematography = [[Anil Mehta]]
| editing        = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| editing        = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
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}}
}}


'''''Saathiya''''' (English: ''Companion'') is a 2002 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Shaad Ali]] and produced by [[Mani Ratnam]] and [[Yash Chopra]] under the banner of [[Yash Raj Films]]. The film stars [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Rani Mukerji]] in lead roles, with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] appearing in extended special appearances. The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics are penned by [[Gulzar]]. It is a remake of the [[Tamil film]] ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' whose climax was reported to be inspired by the 1998 movie ''[[Sliding Doors]]''<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-is-the-matter-on-chekka-chivantha-vaanam/article25130855.ece</ref> and which was directed by Mani Ratnam with music composed by Rahman as well. ''[[Box Office India]]'' declared the film a ''Hit''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=601 | title = Saathiya | website = [[Box Office India]] }}</ref> Additionally, the film won 6 [[Filmfare Awards]].
'''''Saathiya''''' (English: ''Companion'') is a 2002 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Shaad Ali]] and produced by [[Mani Ratnam]] and [[Yash Chopra]] under the banner of [[Yash Raj Films]]. The film stars [[Rani Mukerji]] and [[Vivek Oberoi]] in lead roles, with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] appearing in extended special appearances. The soundtrack was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics are penned by [[Gulzar]]. It is a remake of the [[Tamil film]] ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' whose climax was reported to be inspired by the 1998 film ''[[Sliding Doors]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-is-the-matter-on-chekka-chivantha-vaanam/article25130855.ece|title=Mani is the matter: On Chekka Chivantha Vaanam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 October 2018|last1=Kumar|first1=S. Shiva}}</ref> and which was also directed by Mani Ratnam with music composed by Rahman as well. ''[[Box Office India]]'' declared the film a ''Hit''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=601 | title = Saathiya | website = [[Box Office India]] }}</ref> Additionally, the film won 6 [[Filmfare Awards]].  


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Aditya Sehgal ([[Vivek Oberoi]]) and his friends are searching for Aditya's wife Suhani Sehgal ([[Rani Mukerji]]). She has been missing for hours, a few days after having a fight with Aditya about their failing marriage. But Aditya now realizes that he loves her more than anything and is devastated that he can't find her.
Aditya Sehgal ([[Vivek Oberoi]]) and his friends are searching for Aditya's wife Suhani Sehgal ([[Rani Mukerji]]). She has been missing for hours, a few days after having a fight with Aditya about their failing marriage. But Aditya now realizes that he loves her more than anything and is devastated that he can't find her.


The film goes into a [[flashback (narrative)|flashback]], where it is seen that Aditya and Suhani meet each other at a [[wedding]]. Aditya immediately falls in love with her and pursues her. Suhani at first believes that he is simply [[flirting]] with her but later, both realize that they love each other. However, Aditya's rich lifestyle and Suhani's [[middle-class]] lifestyle creates a rift between their parents. Aditya and Suhani [[elope]] and get married in a small ceremony. At first, they live in their respective homes and keep their marriage a secret. However, when a proposal comes for Suhani's elder sister, the truth comes out. Aditya and Suhani then move to a dilapidated house and start their married life together.
The film goes into a [[flashback (narrative)|flashback]], where it is seen that Aditya and Dr. Suhani meet each other at a [[wedding]]. Aditya immediately falls in love with her and pursues her. Suhani at first believes that he is simply [[flirting]] with her but later, both realize that they love each other. However, Aditya's rich lifestyle and Suhani's [[middle-class]] lifestyle creates a rift between their parents where Aditya's father Om Sehgal insults Suhani's father. Aditya and Suhani [[elope]] and get married in a small ceremony. At first, they live in their respective homes and keep their marriage a secret. However, when a proposal comes for Suhani's elder sister, the truth comes out. Aditya and Suhani then cut ties with their parents and move to a dilapidated house and start their married life together.


Soon, marital problems threaten to drive them apart. A misunderstanding causes Suhani to think Aditya is having an [[affair]] and they get into a major argument. Suhani then gets involved in a [[car accident]]. As she is crossing the street, a car hits her, almost fatally injuring her. Aditya has no idea of this and waits for her to return home, happily thinking that they will patch up.
Soon, marital problems threaten to drive them apart. A misunderstanding causes Suhani to think Aditya is having an [[affair]] and they get into a major argument. Suhani then gets involved in a [[car accident]]. As she is crossing the street, a car hits her, almost fatally injuring her. Aditya has no idea of this and waits for her to return home, happily thinking that they will patch up.
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Vivek Oberoi]] as Aditya “Adi” Sehgal
*[[Vivek Oberoi]] as Aditya Sehgal
* [[Rani Mukerji]] as Dr. Suhani Sehgal (nee Sharma)
*[[Rani Mukerji]] as Suhani
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] as Yeshwant Rao (Cameo)
*[[Shahrukh Khan]] as Yeshwant Rao (cameo)
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Savitri Rao (Cameo)
*[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Savitri Rao (cameo)
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Chandra Prakash Sharma, Suhani’s father
*[[Kunal Kumar]] as Bhaskar
* [[Tanuja]] as Shobhana Sharma, Suhani’s mother
*[[Sandhya Mridul]] as Dina Sharma, Suhani’s sister
* [[Sandhya Mridul]] as Dina Sharma, Suhani’s sister
*[[Sharat Saxena]] as Chandra Prakash Sharma, Suhani’s father
* [[Satish Shah]] as Barrister Om Sehgal, Aditya’s father  
*[[Tanuja]] as Shobhana Sharma, Suhani’s mother
* [[Swaroop Sampat]] as Shanti Sehgal, Aditya’s mother
*[[Satish Shah]] as Barrister Om Sehgal, Aditya’s father  
* [[Anju Mahendru]] as Prema
*[[Swaroop Sampat]] as Shanti Sehgal, Aditya’s mother
* [[Aditya Srivastava]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police (India)|ACP]] Aditya Singh Rathore
*[[Anju Mahendru]] as Prema
* Rahul Chauhan as COP Rahul Patil
*[[Aditya Srivastava]] as A.C.P.
* [[Shamita Shetty]] in a special appearance in a song 'Chori Pe Chori'
*[[Rahul Chauhan]] as COP Rahul Patil
* Aarya Mehta as Pinky
*[[Shamita Shetty]] in a special appearance in the song "Chori Pe Chori"
* [[Ujjwal Rana]] as Raghunath “Raghu” Pandit
*[[Aarya Mehta]] as Pinky
* [[Kunal Kumar]] as Bhaskar
*[[Ujjwal Rana]] as Raghunath "Raghu" Pandit
* Pubali Sanyali as Anju
*[[Pubali Sanyali]] as Anju
* Paritosh Sand as Ved
*Paritosh Sand as Ved
*[[Tinnu Anand]] as Daruwala
*[[Deepraj Rana]] as Inspector
*[[Deepak Qazir]] as Raghu's father
*[[Jaya Bhattacharya]] as Vidya
*[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Shyam
*[[Mansi Upadhyay]] as Lady in hospital
*[[Manu Rishi Chadha]] as Doctor
*Paritosh Sand as Ved


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| cover      =
| cover      =
| alt        =
| alt        =
| released  = 29 October 2002
| released  = 18 October 2002 (Digital Release)<br />20 December 2002 (Film Release)
| recorded  = [[Panchathan Record Inn]]
| recorded  = [[Panchathan Record Inn]]
| venue      =
| venue      =
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| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature Film soundtrack]], [[ambient music|Ambient]]
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature Film soundtrack]], [[ambient music|Ambient]]
| length    = 44:03
| length    = 44:03
| label      = [[Sa Re Ga Ma|Saregama]]
| label      = [[YRF Music]]
| producer  = [[A.R. Rahman]]
| producer  = [[A.R. Rahman]]
| prev_title = [[Kadhal Virus]]
| prev_title = [[Kadhal Virus]]
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}}


There are 9 songs composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics by [[Gulzar]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] re-used all of his compositions from the soundtrack of the Tamil film ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'', with the exception of two songs, "Mere Yaar Mila De" and "Naina Milaike" which replaced their Tamil counterparts "Evano Oruvan" and "Alaipayuthey". The soundtrack turned out to be one of the strong points of the film. ''Saathiya'' won most of the music awards, despite facing tough competition from [[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|''Devdas'']] (2002).<ref>{{cite news | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27272764_1_playback-singer-lifetime-achievement-award-director-award | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131203044753/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27272764_1_playback-singer-lifetime-achievement-award-director-award | url-status = dead | archive-date = 3 December 2013 | title = Devdas bags laurels at IIFA 2003 Awards | newspaper = [[The Times of India]] | date= 17 May 2003 | access-date= 24 May 2012 }}</ref> A. R. Rahman and Sonu Nigam won [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback]] for "Saathiya", respectively. According to the Indian trade website ''[[Box Office India]]'', with around 20,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's second highest-selling, behind ''Devdas''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce|archive-date=15 February 2008|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
There are 9 songs composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and lyrics by [[Gulzar]]. [[A. R. Rahman]] re-used all of his compositions from the soundtrack of the Tamil film ''[[Alaipayuthey (film)|Alaipayuthey]]'', with the exception of two songs, "Mere Yaar Mila De" and "Naina Milaike" which replaced their Tamil counterparts "Evano Oruvan" and "Alaipayuthey". The soundtrack turned out to be one of the strong points of the film. ''Saathiya'' won most of the music awards, despite facing tough competition from [[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|''Devdas'']] (2002).<ref>{{cite news | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27272764_1_playback-singer-lifetime-achievement-award-director-award | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131203044753/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-17/news-interviews/27272764_1_playback-singer-lifetime-achievement-award-director-award | url-status = dead | archive-date = 3 December 2013 | title = Devdas bags laurels at IIFA 2003 Awards | newspaper = [[The Times of India]] | date= 17 May 2003 | access-date= 24 May 2012 }}</ref> A. R. Rahman and Sonu Nigam won [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback]] for "Saathiya", respectively. According to the Indian trade website ''[[Box Office India]]'', with around 20,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's second highest-selling, behind ''Devdas''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce|archive-date=15 February 2008|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
 
For the soundtrack, the songs, "Alaipayuthey" and "Evano Oruvan" were not re-composed from the Tamil version. Instead, Rahman composed a [[Sufi music|Sufi]] track "Mere Yaar Mila De" and "Naina Milaike", a classical number. Lyricist Gulzar, who wrote all the Hindi version songs, stated, "In ''Saathiya'' I wrote 'Mere Yaar Mila De', which isn't a typical romantic number though it's essentially a love song."<ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Lyrics Today Aren't Poetry, Just Bad Prose' {{!}} Saibal Chatterjee {{!}} 26 June 2006|url = http://www.outlookindia.com/article/lyrics-today-arent-poetry-just-bad-prose/231659|website = www.outlookindia.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> Unlike previous soundtracks recorded by Rahman for Ratnam, the former composed majority of the songs by fusing the classical [[carnatic music]] genres into moderns rhythms.{{CN|date=March 2022}}
 
On penning review for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'', critic [[Taran Adarsh]] stated, "A.R. Rahman's music is melodious and easy on the ears. The title track is the pick of the lot, but the item song can easily be deleted, for it serves as a speed breaker in the goings-on. Perhaps, even this song was added to add spice."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Saathiya Review – Bollywood Hungama|url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/57072|website = bollywoodhungama.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> Critic based at Australian Cine Urban praised the music, "A superb digital sound mix drives the all important soundtrack, fantasy music video clips on the cable music channels in that they are multi-costume and multi-location showpieces, taking us from waterfalls to snowy mountain fields to idyllic shorelines. Duets and full scale wedding routines follow each other as the first half zips along with its charter to set the musical mood."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Urban Cinefile SAATHIYA|url = http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=7144&s=Reviews|website = urbancinefile.com.au|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> Vijay Ramanan of ''Planet Bollywood'', "A. R. Rahman's music and score, while simply re-created from the original except for two songs is as usual – fantastic.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Saathiya – movie review by Vijay Ramanan – Planet Bollywood|url = http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=041806042109|website = planetbollywood.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> [[Mr. Brown (blogger)|''Mr. Brown'']] reviewed the music of the film, "The songs-chiefly are the lilting title number; the percussive wedding song "Chhalka Chhalka Re" ("It Spilled"); and the seductive ballads "Chupke Se" ("Quietly") and "Aye Udi Udi Udi" ("Flew Away") a highlight.<ref>{{Cite web|title = The Movie Report Archive: January 2003 |url = http://mrbrownmovies.com/movierpt03-01.html#saathiya|website = mrbrownmovies.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> Glamsham pointed, "All in all, all praises to the music composition by A R Rahman; the music is unique and upbeat. A R Rahman has been successful in creating a different genre of music for his ever increasing list of fans. The lyrics is definitely getting subdued by the exciting music. A must buy for people who love new music".<ref>{{Cite web|title = Saathiya : music [email protected]|url = http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/saathiya.asp|website = glamsham.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>


{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline = ''Saathiya''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/saathiya-original-motion-picture/id673594500|title=Saathiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|website=iTunes (India)|access-date=31 October 2015}}</ref>
| headline = ''Saathiya''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/saathiya-original-motion-picture/id673594500|title=Saathiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|website=iTunes (India)|date=18 October 2002|access-date=31 October 2015}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 44:03
| total_length = 44:03
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==Awards==
==Awards==
;Filmfare Awards
;[[48th Filmfare Awards]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>
''Saathiya'' won 6 awards at the [[48th Filmfare Awards]].
'''Won'''
 
*[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Best Actress (Critics)]] [[Rani Mukerji]]
* [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Best Actress (Critics)]] - [[Rani Mukerji]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] [[A. R. Rahman|A..R. Rahman]]
* [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award|Best Music]] - [[A.R. Rahman|A..R. Rahman]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] Gulzar for "Saathiya"
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award|Best Lyrics]] - Gulzar for "Saathiya"
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* [[Filmfare Best Male Playback Award|Best Male Playback]] - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]] – [[Mani Ratnam]]
* [[Filmfare Best Dialogue Award|Best Dialogue]] - Gulzar
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]] – Gulzar
* [[Filmfare Best Screenplay Award|Best Screenplay]] - [[Mani Ratnam]]
'''Nominated'''


* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – [[Rani Mukerji]]
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – [[Vivek Oberoi]]
;Zee Cine Awards
;Zee Cine Awards
* [[Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director]] - [[A.R. Rahman|A..R. Rahman]]
* [[Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director]] [[A.R. Rahman|A..R. Rahman]]
* [[Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist]] - [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] for "Saathiya"
* [[Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist]] [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] for "Saathiya"
* [[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male]] - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* [[Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male]] [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Sound - Robert Taylor
* Best Sound Robert Taylor


;IIFA
;IIFA
* [[IIFA Best Music Director Award|IIFA Best Music Director]] - [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]
* [[IIFA Best Music Director Award|IIFA Best Music Director]] [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]
* [[IIFA Best Male Playback Award|IIFA Best Male Playback]] - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* [[IIFA Best Male Playback Award|IIFA Best Male Playback]] [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"


;MTV Immies
;MTV Immies
* Best Composer - [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]
* Best Composer [[A R Rahman|A. R. Rahman]]
* Best Lyrics: [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Lyrics: [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Singer (Male) - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Singer (Male) [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"


;Bollywood Music Awards<ref name="BollywoodAwards">{{cite web | title=Bollywood Awards |url= http://www.bollywoodawards.com |access-date=25 July 2008}}</ref>
;Bollywood Music Awards<ref name="BollywoodAwards">{{cite web | title=Bollywood Awards |url= http://www.bollywoodawards.com |access-date=25 July 2008}}</ref>
* Best Male Singer - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Male Singer [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"


;Bollywood Movie Awards<ref name="BollywoodAwards"/>
;Bollywood Movie Awards<ref name="BollywoodAwards"/>
* Best Actress (Critics) - [[Rani Mukerji]]
* Best Actress (Critics) [[Rani Mukerji]]
* Best Music Director - [[A. R. Rahman]]
* Best Music Director [[A. R. Rahman]]


;Sansui Awards
;Sansui Awards
* Best Actress (Jury) - [[Rani Mukherjee|Rani Mukerji]]
* Best Actress (Jury) [[Rani Mukherjee|Rani Mukerji]]
* Best Music Director - [[A. R. Rahman]]
* Best Music Director [[A. R. Rahman]]
* Best Male Playback - [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"
* Best Male Playback [[Sonu Nigam]] for "Saathiya"


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:18, 30 June 2022


Saathiya
File:Saathiyacover.jpg
DVD cover
Directed byShaad Ali
Produced byYash Chopra
Aditya Chopra
Mani Ratnam
Bobby Bedi
Written byGulzar
(dialogues)
Screenplay byMani Ratnam
Story byMani Ratnam
Based onAlaipayuthey
by Mani Ratnam
StarringRani Mukerji
Vivek Oberoi
Shah Rukh Khan
Tabu
Kunal Kumar
Music byA. R. Rahman
CinematographyAnil Mehta
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Madras Talkies
Kaleidoscope Entertainment
Release date
  • 20 December 2002 (2002-12-20)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget75 million (US$1.1 million)[1]
Box office291 million (US$4.1 million)[1]

Saathiya (English: Companion) is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Shaad Ali and produced by Mani Ratnam and Yash Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film stars Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles, with Shah Rukh Khan and Tabu appearing in extended special appearances. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and the lyrics are penned by Gulzar. It is a remake of the Tamil film Alaipayuthey whose climax was reported to be inspired by the 1998 film Sliding Doors[2] and which was also directed by Mani Ratnam with music composed by Rahman as well. Box Office India declared the film a Hit.[3] Additionally, the film won 6 Filmfare Awards.

Plot

Aditya Sehgal (Vivek Oberoi) and his friends are searching for Aditya's wife Suhani Sehgal (Rani Mukerji). She has been missing for hours, a few days after having a fight with Aditya about their failing marriage. But Aditya now realizes that he loves her more than anything and is devastated that he can't find her.

The film goes into a flashback, where it is seen that Aditya and Dr. Suhani meet each other at a wedding. Aditya immediately falls in love with her and pursues her. Suhani at first believes that he is simply flirting with her but later, both realize that they love each other. However, Aditya's rich lifestyle and Suhani's middle-class lifestyle creates a rift between their parents where Aditya's father Om Sehgal insults Suhani's father. Aditya and Suhani elope and get married in a small ceremony. At first, they live in their respective homes and keep their marriage a secret. However, when a proposal comes for Suhani's elder sister, the truth comes out. Aditya and Suhani then cut ties with their parents and move to a dilapidated house and start their married life together.

Soon, marital problems threaten to drive them apart. A misunderstanding causes Suhani to think Aditya is having an affair and they get into a major argument. Suhani then gets involved in a car accident. As she is crossing the street, a car hits her, almost fatally injuring her. Aditya has no idea of this and waits for her to return home, happily thinking that they will patch up.

Later Aditya realizes that Suhani is missing and starts looking for her. It is revealed that Savitri (Tabu) is the one who hit Suhani with her car. Scared to own up, Savitri calls her husband, who is an IAS officer. Her husband, Yeshwant Rao (Shah Rukh Khan), arrives at the hospital and tells the doctor that Suhani is his wife and he wants her operated. Aditya finds out about the incident and reaches the hospital. Suhani falls into a coma. Yeshwant explains to Aditya, and takes the blame and tells him that he had caused the accident. Aditya threatens Yeshwant and leaves. Savitri meets Aditya and tells him that it was she who caused the accident and she is feeling guilty.

The two shed tears together until Yeshwant comes and picks her up. Soon, Suhani regains consciousness. Aditya runs in and expresses the pain and suffering he went through in the hours of separation. Suhani also expresses her own love and feelings for him. The film ends as Aditya and Suhani finally makeup and they hug each other on the hospital bed.

Cast

Soundtrack

Saathiya
Soundtrack album by
Released18 October 2002 (Digital Release)
20 December 2002 (Film Release)
RecordedPanchathan Record Inn
GenreFeature Film soundtrack, Ambient
Length44:03
LabelYRF Music
ProducerA.R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Kadhal Virus
(2002)
Saathiya
(2002)
Parasuram
(2003)

There are 9 songs composed by A. R. Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar. A. R. Rahman re-used all of his compositions from the soundtrack of the Tamil film Alaipayuthey, with the exception of two songs, "Mere Yaar Mila De" and "Naina Milaike" which replaced their Tamil counterparts "Evano Oruvan" and "Alaipayuthey". The soundtrack turned out to be one of the strong points of the film. Saathiya won most of the music awards, despite facing tough competition from Devdas (2002).[4] A. R. Rahman and Sonu Nigam won Best Music Director and Best Male Playback for "Saathiya", respectively. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 20,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's second highest-selling, behind Devdas.[5]

For the soundtrack, the songs, "Alaipayuthey" and "Evano Oruvan" were not re-composed from the Tamil version. Instead, Rahman composed a Sufi track "Mere Yaar Mila De" and "Naina Milaike", a classical number. Lyricist Gulzar, who wrote all the Hindi version songs, stated, "In Saathiya I wrote 'Mere Yaar Mila De', which isn't a typical romantic number though it's essentially a love song."[6] Unlike previous soundtracks recorded by Rahman for Ratnam, the former composed majority of the songs by fusing the classical carnatic music genres into moderns rhythms.[citation needed]

On penning review for Bollywood Hungama, critic Taran Adarsh stated, "A.R. Rahman's music is melodious and easy on the ears. The title track is the pick of the lot, but the item song can easily be deleted, for it serves as a speed breaker in the goings-on. Perhaps, even this song was added to add spice."[7] Critic based at Australian Cine Urban praised the music, "A superb digital sound mix drives the all important soundtrack, fantasy music video clips on the cable music channels in that they are multi-costume and multi-location showpieces, taking us from waterfalls to snowy mountain fields to idyllic shorelines. Duets and full scale wedding routines follow each other as the first half zips along with its charter to set the musical mood."[8] Vijay Ramanan of Planet Bollywood, "A. R. Rahman's music and score, while simply re-created from the original except for two songs is as usual – fantastic.[9] Mr. Brown reviewed the music of the film, "The songs-chiefly are the lilting title number; the percussive wedding song "Chhalka Chhalka Re" ("It Spilled"); and the seductive ballads "Chupke Se" ("Quietly") and "Aye Udi Udi Udi" ("Flew Away") a highlight.[10] Glamsham pointed, "All in all, all praises to the music composition by A R Rahman; the music is unique and upbeat. A R Rahman has been successful in creating a different genre of music for his ever increasing list of fans. The lyrics is definitely getting subdued by the exciting music. A must buy for people who love new music".[11]

All songs written and composed by Gulzar

Saathiya[12]
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Saathiya"  Sonu Nigam, Clinton Cerejo 05:57
2. "Chhalka, Chhalka Re"  Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vaishali Samant, Richa Sharma, Shoma 05:45
3. "Aye Udi Udi"  Adnan Sami 04:36
4. "O Humdum Soniyo Re"  K K, Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan 03:57
5. "Chupke Se"  Sadhana Sargam, Murtuza Khan, Qadir Khan 06:04
6. "Mere Yaar Mila De"  A. R. Rahman 05:43
7. "Naina Milaike"  Sadhana Sargam, Madhushree 05:14
8. "Maangalyam"  Srinvas, K. K., Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan 01:43
9. "Chori Pe Chori" (Rap lyrics and vocals: Blaazé)Asha Bhosle, Karthik 05:01
Total length:
44:03

Awards

48th Filmfare Awards:

Won

Nominated

Zee Cine Awards
IIFA
MTV Immies
Bollywood Music Awards[13]
Bollywood Movie Awards[13]
Sansui Awards

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Saathiya - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com.
  2. Kumar, S. Shiva (5 October 2018). "Mani is the matter: On Chekka Chivantha Vaanam". The Hindu.
  3. "Saathiya". Box Office India.
  4. "Devdas bags laurels at IIFA 2003 Awards". The Times of India. 17 May 2003. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  5. "Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 15 February 2008.
  6. "'Lyrics Today Aren't Poetry, Just Bad Prose' | Saibal Chatterjee | 26 June 2006". www.outlookindia.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  7. "Saathiya Review – Bollywood Hungama". bollywoodhungama.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  8. "Urban Cinefile SAATHIYA". urbancinefile.com.au. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  9. "Saathiya – movie review by Vijay Ramanan – Planet Bollywood". planetbollywood.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  10. "The Movie Report Archive: January 2003". mrbrownmovies.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  11. "Saathiya : music [email protected]". glamsham.com. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  12. "Saathiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes (India). 18 October 2002. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Bollywood Awards". Retrieved 25 July 2008.

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