Ishq Vishk (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ishq Vishk is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Ken Ghosh, starring Shahid Kapoor as Rajiv Mathur, Neelima Azim and Amrita Rao. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Ken Ghosh
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Films & Casting TEMPLE
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ishq Vishk About?
The premise of Ishq Vishk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
College student Rajiv Mathur arranges a conditional romance with classmate Payal to gain permission for a trip. Payal agrees and joins him, but after Rajiv becomes drunk he makes unwanted advances, prompting her to break off their relationship. Undeterred, Rajiv then pursues the attractive Alisha Sahay, wondering if she will be as receptive.
Ishq Vishk Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- friend
- teen romance
- romantic comedy
- college
- love
- best friend
- humiliation
- breakup
- vacation
- unspoken love
- single
- romantic rivalry
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- peer pressure
- nightclub
- love triangle
- slapped in the face
- drunkenness
- debut
- dance contest
- college campus
- childhood love
- canteen
- bed
- bedroom
- beach
- attraction
- argument
- apartment
Ishq Vishk Cast & Characters
Shahid Kapoor leads the cast as Rajiv Mathur, with Neelima Azim as Mrs. Mathur and Amrita Rao as Payal Mehra. Directed by Ken Ghosh; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Ghosh
- Shahid Kapoor as Rajiv Mathur
- Neelima Azim as Mrs. Mathur
- Amrita Rao as Payal Mehra
- Shenaz Treasury as Alisha Sahay
Also Starring in Ishq Vishk
· 6 more- Yash Tonk Rocky
- Vishal Malhotra Mambo
- Satish Shah Mr. Mathur
- Upasna Singh Kamlabai
- Vivek Vaswani Professor
- Omung Kumar Host (Cameo Appearance)
More from Ken Ghosh
More films directed by Ken Ghosh: Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti and Chance Pe Dance.
Ishq Vishk Plot Summary
What happens in Ishq Vishk 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
College student Rajiv Shahid Kapoor aspires to be among his college’s popular crowd. Yet his friends Danny and Javed tease him for not having a girlfriend. They invite him to a vacation to Alibag, hoping a change of scene will shift his status. Rocky, Yash Tonk, suggests a breezy plan: Rajiv should date Payal Amrita Rao for a short period just to have a companion on the trip, and then part ways. With Rocky’s help, Rajiv starts to befriend Payal and begins to see what a different kind of friendship could feel like.
Full summary
The whole story of Ishq Vishk, scene by scene
Ishq Vishk Box Office
Ishq Vishk grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
Ishq Vishk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ishq Vishk.
How Well Do You Know Ishq Vishk?
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 Rajiv's childhood friend and eventual love interest?
Ishq Vishk Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Какая она, любовь” and “친구에서 사랑으로”.
- Also known as
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- Какая она, любовь
- 친구에서 사랑으로
- Aşk Nasıl Bir Şey./ Ishq Vishk
- Idila
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Ishq Vishk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ishq Vishk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ishq Vishk?
Ishq Vishk runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Ishq Vishk released?
Ishq Vishk was released on May 5, 2003.
Who directed Ishq Vishk?
Ishq Vishk was directed by Ken Ghosh.
More films by Ken Ghosh Who is in the cast of Ishq Vishk?
Ishq Vishk stars Shahid Kapoor as Rajiv Mathur, Neelima Azim as Mrs. Mathur and Amrita Rao as Payal Mehra, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ishq Vishk make at the box office?
Ishq Vishk grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does Ishq Vishk have a post-credit scene?
No. Ishq Vishk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ishq Vishk in?
The original language of Ishq Vishk is Hindi.
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