Dil (1990): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Dil is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Indra Kumar, starring Madhuri Dixit as Madhu Mehra, Shammi and Anupam Kher. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 52m (172 min)
- Director
- Indra Kumar
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dil About?
The premise of Dil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raja, living in poverty with his parents, attends college and clashes with the wealthy Madhu Mehra. Their rivalry turns sour when she accuses him of sexual molestation. Seeing an opportunity, Raja’s father pretends to be a businessman, courts Madhu’s father and arranges a marriage between families, but events at engagement upend everyone’s lives.
Dil Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape threat
- false accusation of rape
- wealth
- man
- college
- money
- dream
- miser
- rich man
- love
- mud splash
- pretending to be blind
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- slipping on a banana peel
- camping trip
- falling into a swimming pool
- dance practice
- broken engagement
- searching
- police station
- grief
- beating
- bus
- marriage
- police inspector
- son disowns father
- fly in tea
- waste paper vendor
- camera shot of feet
- playing hard to get
- marriage for money
- bangle
- self inflicted injury
- broken bottle
- telegram
- construction site
- construction worker
- counterfeit money
- fly the insect
- camping
- challenge
- voice over inner thoughts
- lovers reunited
- dead body
- melodrama
- public humiliation
- elopement
- engagement party
- cleavage
- beggar
- kicked in the groin
Where to Watch Dil
Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dil Cast & Characters
Madhuri Dixit leads the cast as Madhu Mehra, with Shammi as Malini Mehra and Anupam Kher as Hazari Prasad. Directed by Indra Kumar; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Indra Kumar
- Madhuri Dixit as Madhu Mehra
- Shammi as Malini Mehra
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Anupam Kher as Hazari Prasad - Padmarani as Savitri Prasad
Also Starring in Dil
· 4 more- Aamir Khan Raja Prasad
- Saeed Jaffrey Mr. Mehra
- Deven Verma Inspector Ghalib
- Adi Irani Shakti
Dil Plot Summary
What happens in Dil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hazari Prasad, a miserly and calculating patriarch, schemes to secure a rich dowry for his son Raja Prasad, a college student with a taste for wild parties. Raja meets the beautiful and arrogant Madhu Mehra, and their initial clash gives way to a dynamic relationship full of wit and push-pull banter. He pretends to be blind to tease her, she discovers the ruse, and their playful game quickly blossoms into something deeper.
Full summary
The whole story of Dil, scene by scene
Dil Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dil.
How Well Do You Know Dil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Raja Prasad's father who is obsessed with securing a rich dowry?
Cars in Dil
32 cars on screen, including the 1990 Hindustan Contessa Classic and the 1985 Maruti Gypsy.
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1990 Hindustan Contessa Classic Important role -
1985 Maruti Gypsy Important role -
Yamaha DT 125 R Important role -
Ashok Leyland Tusker Minor role
Dil Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Inima” and “Kalbim, გული”.
- Also known as
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- Inima
- Kalbim, გული
- Сердце
- 讲心不讲金
- الفؤاد
- Corações em sofrimento
- En mi corazón
- 不是冤家不相愛
- 無可自拔愛上你
- Srdeční záležitost
- Szív
- Καρδιά
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- לרמות את הלב
- ディル: 心燃やして
- หัวใจกำมะลอ
- Con tim
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Dil FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Dil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dil?
Dil runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
When was Dil released?
Dil was released on June 22, 1990.
Who directed Dil?
Dil was directed by Indra Kumar.
More films by Indra Kumar Who is in the cast of Dil?
Dil stars Madhuri Dixit as Madhu Mehra, Shammi as Malini Mehra and Anupam Kher as Hazari Prasad, among 8 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dil?
In the US, Dil is streaming on Fawesome, Hoopla and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dil have a post-credit scene?
No. Dil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dil in?
The original language of Dil is Hindi.
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