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Dil Ka Rishta (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Dil Ka Rishta is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Naresh Malhotra, starring Arjun Rampal as Jai Mehta, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Priyanshu Chatterjee. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $526,571 worldwide.

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Dil Ka Rishta (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Naresh Malhotra
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Dil Ka Rishta About?

The premise of Dil Ka Rishta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Jai Mehta, a wealthy philanthropist, meets Tia Sharma, a teacher at a school for the deaf‑mute, and falls for her. She rejects him, introducing her fiancé Raj. After Tia marries Raj and they have a son, Jai’s drunken crash kills Raj and injures Tia, wiping her memory. Jai looks after her; as she recovers she loves him, unaware of her past or possible revenge.

Dil Ka Rishta Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • secret
  • man
  • love
  • baby
  • death
  • restaurant
  • reckless driving
  • memory loss
  • hospital
  • drunk driving
  • drinking
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Cast & crew

Dil Ka Rishta Cast & Characters

Arjun Rampal leads the cast as Jai Mehta, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Tia Sharma and Priyanshu Chatterjee as Raj. Directed by Naresh Malhotra; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dil Ka Rishta

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From the director

More from Naresh Malhotra

More films directed by Naresh Malhotra: Kranti, Achanak and Yeh Dillagi.

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Plot

Dil Ka Rishta Plot Summary

What happens in Dil Ka Rishta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jai Mehta is a wealthy young man who dedicates himself to charity, quietly funding a school for the deaf that he sponsors. At one of his visits, he is accompanied by his friend, Anita, and the two share a moment of warmth as he meets Tia Sharma, a dedicated teacher at the school. An instant attraction flickers between them, and he flirts with the belief that she feels even a hint of what he feels. But [Tia Sharma] sees him differently, treating him as a good friend rather than a romantic interest. When he finally opens up about his feelings, she gently reveals that she has a fiancé, Raj.

Full summary

The whole story of Dil Ka Rishta, scene by scene

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Box office

Dil Ka Rishta Box Office

Dil Ka Rishta grossed $526,571 worldwide. $352,128 came from the US and Canada and $174,443 (33%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$526.6K

US & Canada
$352.1K
International
$174.4K
US & Canada 67% Rest of the world 33%
Videos

Dil Ka Rishta Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dil Ka Rishta.

Dil Ka Rishta - Official Trailer - Arjun Rampal & Aishwarya Rai
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dil Ka Rishta?

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 is the wealthy young man who supports many charities?

Details

Dil Ka Rishta Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Dil Ka Rishta - Nur dein Herz kennt die Wahrheit” and “Сердечная привязанность”.

Also known as
  • Dil Ka Rishta - Nur dein Herz kennt die Wahrheit
  • Сердечная привязанность
  • Kalbin Sevgisi / Dil Ka Rishta
  • 黄金心灵

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FAQ

Dil Ka Rishta FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dil Ka Rishta, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dil Ka Rishta?

Dil Ka Rishta runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Dil Ka Rishta released?

Dil Ka Rishta was released on January 17, 2003.

Who directed Dil Ka Rishta?

Dil Ka Rishta was directed by Naresh Malhotra.

More films by Naresh Malhotra

Who is in the cast of Dil Ka Rishta?

Dil Ka Rishta stars Arjun Rampal as Jai Mehta, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Tia Sharma and Priyanshu Chatterjee as Raj, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Dil Ka Rishta make at the box office?

Dil Ka Rishta grossed $526,571 worldwide ($352,128 domestic, $174,443 international).

Does Dil Ka Rishta have a post-credit scene?

No. Dil Ka Rishta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dil Ka Rishta in?

The original language of Dil Ka Rishta is Hindi.

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