Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani is a 2000 crime comedy directed by Aziz Mirza, starring Shah Rukh Khan as Ajay Bakshi, Johnny Lever and Shakti Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $588,606 worldwide. Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Aziz Mirza
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Red Chillies Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani About?
The premise of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Love, laughter, and freedom. Two rival reporters team up to help prove the innocence of a man set to be hanged for the murder of a politician.
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- rape and revenge
- car as a gift
- tv news
- satire comedy
- man
- justice
- patriotism
- revenge
- prison
- escape
- rape
- rivalry
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- news reporter
- death of daughter
- riot
- crowd
- political campaign
- prison cell
- political rally
- cemetery
- mob summit
- gangster
- media frenzy
- media circus
- interrupted hanging
- death sentence
- assassination
- satire
- politician
- male female relationship
- professional rivalry
- journalist
- journalism
- song during opening credits
- five word title
Where to Watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Cast & Characters
Shah Rukh Khan leads the cast as Ajay Bakshi, with Johnny Lever as Pappu Junior and Shakti Kapoor as Ramakant Dua. Directed by Aziz Mirza; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aziz Mirza
- Shah Rukh Khan as Ajay Bakshi
- Johnny Lever as Pappu Junior
- Shakti Kapoor as Ramakant Dua
- Mahavir Shah as Maganlal Gupta
Also Starring in Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
· 16 more- Paresh Rawal Mohan Joshi
- Aanjjan Srivastav Police Commissioner
- Satish Shah Kaka Chowdhry
- Dalip Tahil Mr. Chinoy
- Govind Namdeo Chief Minister Mushran
- Sharat Saxena Pappu's Boss
- Juhi Chawla Mehta Ria Bannerjee
- Vishwajeet Pradhan Police Inspector
- Sheeba Chaddha News Reporter
- Nina Kulkarni Laxmi
- Smita Jaykar Ajay's mother
- Bharat Kapoor M.K. Sharma
- Atul Parchure Shahid
- Kamya Punjabi Mary
- Haidar Ali Ajay's Father
- Umesh Ghadge Journalist
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Plot Summary
What happens in Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ajay Bakshi is a successful, loudmouthed reporter at the well-known news channel KTV, known for his brash style and relentless drive to win ratings. He thrives on sensational moments and public drama, often skirting the edges of ethics in pursuit of a bigger story. His dynamic, fast-paced world collides with a rival network, Galaxy TV, which lures in Ria Banerjee to outshine him. Ria is poised, sharp, and unafraid to use wit and charm to secure a scoop, making the two veterans natural foils as they jockey for dominance in the ratings-driven arena.
Full summary
The whole story of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, scene by scene
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Box Office
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani grossed $588,606 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$588.6K
- US & Canada
- $588.6K
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
How Well Do You Know Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani?
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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Which actor portrays the sensational news reporter Ajay Bakshi?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “ภารกิจรัก เปิดความลับของหัวใจ” and “Mein Herz schlägt indisch”.
- Also known as
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- ภารกิจรัก เปิดความลับของหัวใจ
- Mein Herz schlägt indisch
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani - Mein Herz schlägt indisch
- פעימת לב של הודי
- 再次心属印度
- Rivali îndrăgostiți
- Titreyen Kalbim./ Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
- Трепетные сердца
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Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani released?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani was released on January 21, 2000.
Who directed Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani was directed by Aziz Mirza.
More films by Aziz Mirza Who is in the cast of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani stars Shah Rukh Khan as Ajay Bakshi, Johnny Lever as Pappu Junior and Shakti Kapoor as Ramakant Dua, among 20 credited actors.
Where can I watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani?
In the US, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani make at the box office?
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani grossed $588,606 worldwide.
Does Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani have a post-credit scene?
No. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani in?
The original language of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani is Hindi.
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