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Aashiqui () is a 1990 Indian
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and first installment of Aashiqui series directed by
Mahesh Bhatt Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. A stand-out film from his earlier period is ''Saaransh'' (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film F ...
, starring
Rahul Roy Rahul Roy (born 9 February 1968) is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television. Roy began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster ''Aashiqui'', a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor w ...
,
Anu Aggarwal Anu Aggarwal (born 11 January 1969) is a former Indian model and actress. She is best known for her works in ''Aashiqui'', ''The Cloud Door'' and '' Thiruda Thiruda''. Early life and background Anu Aggarwal was born on 11 January 1969 in New De ...
and
Deepak Tijori Deepak Tijori (born 28 August 1961) is an Indian film director and actor who works in Bollywood and Gujarati films and is well known for his supporting roles in ''Aashiqui'' (1990), '' Khiladi'' (1992), ''Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'' (1992), ''Kab ...
in pivotal roles. The film was known for its music, by composer duo
Nadeem–Shravan Nadeem–Shravan were an Indian music directors duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. They derives its name from their first names as, Nadeem Akhtar Saifi (born 6 August 1954) and Shravan Kumar Rathod (13 November 1954 – 22 April 2021) ...
(Nadeem Akhtar Saifi and Shravan Kumar Rathod) establishing their careers along with that of singer
Kumar Sanu Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born 20 October 1957), better known as Kumar Sanu, is an Indian playback singer. He is known as the King of Melody in Bollywood. He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood Hindi songs. Apart from Hindi, he has al ...
and music label T-Series. Upon release, it received positive reviews and emerged as a commercial success. The soundtrack album has been rated fourth by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks". It was the best selling Bollywood album at the time of its release. At the
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, the film received 7 nominations and won 4 awards with a sweep in the music categories. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Roja'' (2002). The soundtrack album sold 20million units, making it the best-selling
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album of all time. A cover version of one of its songs, "
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" was later performed by
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and released in 2015. A sequel to the film, ''
Aashiqui 2 ''Aashiqui 2'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the Vishesh Films and T-Series Films, with Mahesh Bhatt serving as pres ...
'', with a completely new theme, directed by Mohit Suri with
Aditya Roy Kapur Aditya Roy Kapur (born 16 November 1985) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Hindi films. He made his acting debut in 2009 with the musical drama film '' London Dreams''. Kapur had his first commercial success came with the romantic ...
and
Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor (born 3 March 1987 or 1989Rahul Roy Rahul Roy (born 9 February 1968) is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television. Roy began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster ''Aashiqui'', a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor w ...
) is angry with his dad for marrying a second wife, while his mother is still alive; in rage and in fury he pays an uninvited visit to the wedding where he throws his mother's
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and all the other household items she preserved. He breaks the windows of the wedding car and is hence arrested and sent to the nearest police station. Meanwhile, Anu (
Anu Aggarwal Anu Aggarwal (born 11 January 1969) is a former Indian model and actress. She is best known for her works in ''Aashiqui'', ''The Cloud Door'' and '' Thiruda Thiruda''. Early life and background Anu Aggarwal was born on 11 January 1969 in New De ...
) runs away from an oppressive girls' hostel run by Arnie Campbell (
Tom Alter Thomas Beach Alter (22 June 1950 – 29 September 2017) was an Indian actor. He was best known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian theatre. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Early life Born in Mussoorie i ...
), who immediately reports to the police station that she is missing. The police catch her and keep her at a nearby police station (which happens to be the same one where Rahul is held). While waiting for Arnie, Rahul offers Anu his jacket, which she accepts. Arnie then arrives and takes her back to the oppressive hostel, promising the police inspector that this will not happen again. After they leave, the inspector turns to Rahul and offers him some advice, then releases him to return to his broken home. Rahul can not stop thinking about the beautiful Anu. The very next day, Rahul goes to the hostel area wishing to meet her and spots his jacket hanging outside. Since she lives in a girl's hostel there is no way he can enter. Hence, he plays cricket with his friend and deliberately hits the ball into the compound. The security lets him inside to retrieve the ball. Rahul goes inside and sees Anu climbing a ladder. She is very surprised by his presence and falls off the ladder. Rahul is unable to express his feelings for her so he wrote a note on the electricity bill his mother told him to pay that very day. Anu takes the note and leaves. His mother becomes upset that Rahul did not pay the bill and asks his Master (tailor) to help get the bill back. The tailor helps Rahul retrieve the bill, along with a reply from Anu requesting him to meet her at the main city library the following Saturday. He arrives on time eagerly, where Anu tells him she has nothing to give him except a "thank you", but Rahul says no one can stop him from loving her, not even herself. Soon after he leaves, Arnie catches her and takes her to Ooty (another town) to be admitted to another hostel. Rahul employs a spy to eavesdrop and see where Anu is going. The spy learns about Anu's travel plans and informs Rahul, who goes along with his friend to search for Anu and finds the place she is staying. They find out that Arnie actually planned to get Anu married and lied to her about transferring her to a new hostel, because she would not have agreed. At the hostel, Arnie organises a farewell party for Anu and Anu invites Rahul, who promises to attend the party. After the party they plan to
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. At the party, he runs away with Anu and then Arnie catches them by using the police. Anu has to return with Arnie and go to Ooty, while Rahul returns to his home. After a few months, Rahul approaches Mr. Arnie as he can not forget his friend Anu, who he knows is unhappy. Rahul then finds out from Arnie that Anu is an orphan who has a distant relative in Ooty named Uncle Peter who is an alcoholic. Long long ago, Peter had signed the documents to have full custody over her. Rahul asks Arnie about Anu's whereabouts and other details so that he could help her settle (and be more happy) and Arnie (wanting to help Anu) reveals everything. They both find Anu in a miserable state with Uncle Peter and bribe the uncle for a sum of 20,000 rupees on the condition that he signs documents giving up his legal guardianship of Anu. After Anu is finally free from Arnie, the hostel and Uncle Peter, she wishes to become self-reliant and seeks admission in a typing institute. One day, she comes across a job advert searching for a model to run for "Jean Cardin" brand of clothes in Mumbai who requests Anu to audition. Anu agrees and wins a sum of 10,000 rupees along with a free tour of Paris and a secured residence. She thanks Rahul for all his help, but Rahul tells her that he loves her deeply and wants to marry her as soon as possible. Anu agrees, but she says she will need some time to prepare. Rahul's mother (
Reema Lagoo Reema Lagoo (born Nayan Bhadbhade; 21 June 1958 – 18 May 2017) was an Indian theatre and screen actress known for her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. She began her acting career in the Marathi theatre, after which she became a household nam ...
), on hearing their story visits Anu and offers some advice, as she knows Anu is a lonely orphan, advising her not to marry him until he achieves something in life as equality of status between partners is essential for a healthy relationship. The next day, Rahul comes to the place where Anu is having a photo shoot session. He hears the man in charge telling her to change into a swimming costume, to which Rahul objects. He tells him that they were planning to get married soon and he disapproves of such revealing clothes. He is even more shocked when he learns that Anu already signed a contract promising she would not get married for two years. Rahul is heartbroken by her decision and pens Anu a letter written with his blood. As the years go by, Rahul establishes himself as a singer while Anu is also successful as a model. Rahul plans to meet Anu now, but Padamsee (
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) reveals to Rahul that it's thanks to Anu that his debut record was released to market, which hurts Rahul deeply as he now doubts his own mettle and talent. Hence, Rahul cancels their marriage plans. Anu, grieved by Rahul's decision, decides to further her career under director Padamsee, who persuades her to accompany him to
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. Rahul's mother enlightens him that Anu had refused to marry him earlier because of her suggestion, and that Anu was only a medium for his talent to reach the public - it was his singing that made him successful and popular. She urges him to go back to Anu, his true love. When Rahul comes to stop her from boarding the flight, Anu agrees to abandon the director and stays behind to renew their relationship.


Cast

*
Rahul Roy Rahul Roy (born 9 February 1968) is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television. Roy began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster ''Aashiqui'', a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor w ...
as Rahul Vikram Roy *
Anu Aggarwal Anu Aggarwal (born 11 January 1969) is a former Indian model and actress. She is best known for her works in ''Aashiqui'', ''The Cloud Door'' and '' Thiruda Thiruda''. Early life and background Anu Aggarwal was born on 11 January 1969 in New De ...
as Anu Verghese *
Deepak Tijori Deepak Tijori (born 28 August 1961) is an Indian film director and actor who works in Bollywood and Gujarati films and is well known for his supporting roles in ''Aashiqui'' (1990), '' Khiladi'' (1992), ''Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'' (1992), ''Kab ...
as Balu *
Avtar Gill Avtar Gill is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Hindi and Punjabi language films and television serials. He has done many plays with Indian People's Theatre Association Mumbai. Selected filmography Films * ''Noorie'' (1979) * '' ...
as Police Inspector Deshpande *
Tom Alter Thomas Beach Alter (22 June 1950 – 29 September 2017) was an Indian actor. He was best known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian theatre. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Early life Born in Mussoorie i ...
as Arnie Campbell *
Reema Lagoo Reema Lagoo (born Nayan Bhadbhade; 21 June 1958 – 18 May 2017) was an Indian theatre and screen actress known for her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. She began her acting career in the Marathi theatre, after which she became a household nam ...
as Mrs. Vikram Roy *
Homi Wadia Homi Wadia (22 May 1911 – 10 December 2004) was an Indian film director and producer in Bollywood (Hindi cinema). He was the co-founder of Wadia Movietone productions, established in 1933 and later after the closure of Wadiatone, he founded Ba ...
as Mr. Padamsee *
Mushtaq Khan Mushtaq Khan is an Indian film and television actor and comedian who has worked in several Hindi films in a career spanning three decades. He is best known for his roles in films like ''Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke'' (1993), '' Jodi No.1'' (2001) an ...
as Rafoo Master * Javed Khan as Uncle Peter *
Anang Desai Anang Desai (born 4 May 1953) is an Indian film and television actor. Desai has appeared in more than 80 television shows and is popularly known for his portrayal of the character Babuji in the television series Khichdi and its eponymous film. ...
as Mr. Paul *
Virendra Saxena Virendra Saxena (born 23 November 1951) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi theatre, film, and television. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama. Saxena is known for his character roles as well as his unique voice. He has acted in ...
as Street Singer * Sunil Rege as Vikram Roy *
Kumar Sanu Kedarnath Bhattacharya (born 20 October 1957), better known as Kumar Sanu, is an Indian playback singer. He is known as the King of Melody in Bollywood. He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood Hindi songs. Apart from Hindi, he has al ...
as small villain


Reception

''Aashiqui'' was credited as an all-time blockbuster at the Box-Office in 1990 mainly due to its melodious music. With a low budget of 80 lakh Indian Rupees, it grossed 5.0 crores Indian Rupees at Box-Office, with the shows running to full houses for 52 weeks.


Awards and nominations


Soundtrack

The music for ''Aashiqui'' was composed by the duo
Nadeem–Shravan Nadeem–Shravan were an Indian music directors duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. They derives its name from their first names as, Nadeem Akhtar Saifi (born 6 August 1954) and Shravan Kumar Rathod (13 November 1954 – 22 April 2021) ...
(Nadeem Akhtar Saifi and Shravan Kumar Rathod) and lyrics were written by Sameer, Rani Mallik and Madan Pal. The soundtrack largely falls under the
filmi-ghazal The filmi-ghazal is a genre of filmi music based on ghazal poetry in Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu), used in Indian films, especially the music of Bollywood (Hindi cinema). The filmi-ghazals retain the couplet format and rhyme scheme similar to that i ...
genre, based on the
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style.


Sales

''Aashiqui'' became the highest-selling album in the history of Indian music industry. In an interview,
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said that no music album has been able to break the music record of ''Aashiqui''. The soundtrack album sold 2crores units. This made it the best-selling
Bollywood soundtrack Hindi film songs, more formally known as Hindi Geet or filmi songs and informally known as Bollywood music, are songs featured in Hindi films. Derived from the song-and-dance routines common in Indian films, Bollywood songs, along with da ...
album of all time, as well as one of the best-selling albums of any genre in India. It had a big impact on
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, ushering in ghazal-type romantic music that dominated the early 1990s, with soundtracks such as '' Dil'', ''
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'', ''
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'' and '' Deewana''. Initially Aashiqui was a music album planned by Gulshan Kumar on the name CHAAHAT, while Mahesh Bhatt heard the songs he suggested to make a film.
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gave the voice to Rahul Roy.


Reception

Rakesh Bandhu of Planet Bollywood gave the album 9 stars saying, "Aashiqui was a success in its own right. It is truly a beautiful collection of compositions by the Nadeem-Shravan." The soundtrack became very popular upon release, becoming the best selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year by a wide margin.


Dheere Dheere

A
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of the song "Dheere Dheere Se" was later performed by
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artist
Yo Yo Honey Singh Hirdesh Singh (born 15 March 1983), known professionally as Yo Yo Honey Singh or simply Honey Singh, is an Indian music producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and an actor. He started out in 2003 as a session and recording artist, and became a b ...
, released as "Dheere Dheere" in 2015. The song's music video features actors
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and
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. As of November 2021, the song has received over 500million views on
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.


References


External links

* {{Authority control 1990 films 1990s Hindi-language films Indian romantic musical films 1990 romantic drama films Films directed by Mahesh Bhatt Films scored by Nadeem–Shravan Films shot in Ooty Indian romantic drama films Indian musical drama films Films with screenplays by Robin Bhatt Films with screenplays by Akash Khurana Hindi-language romance films T-Series (company) films Hindi films remade in other languages