Aashiq (2001): Cast & Plot
Aashiq is a 2001 romantic action film directed by Indra Kumar, starring Karisma Kapoor as Pooja, Bobby Deol and Mukesh Rishi. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Indra Kumar
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aashiq About?
The premise of Aashiq without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pooja and Chander Kapoor talk on the phone, then meet and fall in love. Chander lives with his advocate father Dilip Dev Kapoor; Pooja is from a wealthy but troubled family. Her parents force an arranged marriage, sparking conflict. When Pooja vanishes, Inspector Mathur arrests Chander for kidnapping. He escapes and searches for her.
Aashiq Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- betrayal by a friend
- escape
- police inspector
- brothel
- telephone
- group of friends
- betrayal
- interrupted wedding
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- little person
- telephone call
- woman in jeopardy
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- dysfunctional family
- sex trafficking
- abduction
- birthday cake
- birthday
- mistaken identity
- wedding
- toilet humor
- scatological humor
- police brutality
- excrement
- dog
Aashiq Cast & Characters
Karisma Kapoor leads the cast as Pooja, with Bobby Deol as Chander Kapoor and Mukesh Rishi as Sapna's brother. Directed by Indra Kumar; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Indra Kumar
- Karisma Kapoor as Pooja
- Bobby Deol as Chander Kapoor
- Mukesh Rishi as Sapna's brother
- Rahul Dev as Baburao
Also Starring in Aashiq
· 1 more- Ashok Saraf Constable
More from Indra Kumar
More films directed by Indra Kumar, best-rated first: Total Dhamaal, Great Grand Masti, Super Nani and Grand Masti.
Aashiq Plot Summary
What happens in Aashiq from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chander Kapoor Bobby Deol steps into a tangled web of loyalty and love when he helps a friend marry Sapna, defying the objections of Sapna’s brother Mukesh Rishi and a suspended police officer, Inspector Mathur. The elopement sets off a chain of consequences that pull in many lives and loyalties.
Sapna’s friend Pooja Karisma Kapoor is with Sapna during the pivotal moment, and soon after, she falls deeply in love with Chander. The man who raised him, Chander’s widowed father, an advocate, gently guides him to uncover the identity of the so-called “dream girl” by luring another man named Chander to a wedding. That ruse leads Chander to realize the dream girl is Pooja, and the couple begins to date, unaware of the storm that follows.
Full summary
The whole story of Aashiq, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aashiq?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrayed the male lead Chander Kapoor in the film?
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Aashiq FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aashiq, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aashiq?
Aashiq runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Aashiq released?
Aashiq was released on January 26, 2001.
Who directed Aashiq?
Aashiq was directed by Indra Kumar.
More films by Indra Kumar Who is in the cast of Aashiq?
Aashiq stars Karisma Kapoor as Pooja, Bobby Deol as Chander Kapoor and Mukesh Rishi as Sapna's brother, among 5 credited actors.
Does Aashiq have a post-credit scene?
No. Aashiq has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aashiq in?
The original language of Aashiq is Hindi.
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