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Dil To Pagal Hai

Seen it?

1997 | 179 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, it drew serious awards attention and it made about 8 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dreamgirls, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's long: 2 hr 59 min.
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, she is madly in love with him. He then falls for Pooja, who is engaged to Ajay.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    22 wins and 20 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $11 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 241K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yash Chopra

  • Shah Rukh KhanRahul
  • Madhuri DixitPooja
  • Karisma KapoorNisha
  • Akshay KumarAjay
  • Farida JalalAjay's mother
  • Deven VermaAjay's father
  • Aruna IraniPooja's Teacher
  • Ameesha PatelBackstage Speaker