Mann (film)
Mann (transl. Mind) is an Indian 1999 romantic drama film released in Hindi language on July 9, 1999 in cinemas.[3] Mann stars Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala, pairing them for the second time, and also features Anil Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore and Neeraj Vora with Rani Mukerji in a special appearance.[1] The movie is a remake of 1957 movie An Affair To Remember which had earlier inspired the 1965 film Bheegi Raat. It was adapted the same year in Telugu as Ravoyi Chandamama starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Anjala Zhaveri, Keerthi Reddy and Jagapathi Babu.[4] Successful at the box office, it was highlighted for the lead actor performances and climax scene ( not found in the original versions) which was inspired by the 1983 Kannada movie Kaamana Billu.[5]
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| Directed by | Indra Kumar |
| Produced by | Indra Kumar Ashok Thakeria |
| Screenplay by | Aatish Kapadia |
| Based on | An Affair to Remember (1957) |
| Starring | Aamir Khan Manisha Koirala Sharmila Tagore Neeraj Vora Anil Kapoor |
| Music by | Sanjeev Darshan |
| Cinematography | Basha Lal |
| Edited by | Hussain Burmawala |
Production company | Maruti International |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹10 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹32.30 crore[2] |
Plot
Dev Karan Singh (Aamir Khan), a Casanova and ambitious painter deep in debt, agrees to marry Anita (Deepti Bhatnagar), the daughter of Singhania (Dalip Tahil), a rich tycoon. Priya (Manisha Koirala), a music teacher for children, is engaged to Raj (Anil Kapoor), whom she has agreed to marry because he had helped her when she was in need. Priya and Dev meet on a cruise. Dev becomes fond of Priya. Dev is a fun-loving, flamboyant cassanova. He tries to get close to Priya. Initially, She doesn't get impressed by Dev, but later falls in love with him. However, due to them already being engaged to other people, they agree to work everything out and meet in 6 months on Valentine's Day to get married.
During the 6 months, Dev breaks off his engagement with Anita(Deepti Bhatnagar) and starts working hard. Driven by his love, he creates and auctions beautiful paintings, and becomes very successful along with the support of his friend Natu (Neeraj Vora). On the other hand, Priya realises that leaving Raj will be wrong and sadly writes a letter to Dev, explaining everything. When Raj gets the letter instead, he supports Priya and convinces her to go to Dev. Things take a bad turn when, on her way to meet him, Priya gets hit by a car and gets her legs amputated. Dev, who waited all night for Priya, believes she has rejected him, as he does not know of her accident. Priya forbids Raj from telling Dev the truth, not wanting to become a burden on him. Now, Priya spends her time running a musical academy for small kids.
Though heartbroken, Dev continues his career and goes on to become a famous painter. One day, Priya attends his art exhibition and wishes to buy a painting of his, a sentimental picture of her speaking to his beloved grandmother, whom Dev had introduced to her during the cruise. Dev had said that he would not sell the painting as it was only for Priya, but upon hearing that the girl who wanted it understands the emotion behind the picture and is disabled, he tells the host of the exhibition to give the painting to her for free.
One day, he meets Priya again with Raj at a theatre gathering but again Priya forbids Raj of telling the truth. He visits Priya to give her an anklet that his grandmother, who recently died, had wished for Priya to have when she became Dev's bride. Initially unaware of Priya's condition, Dev realises the truth when he remembers giving the painting to a handicapped girl and finds the same painting in another room. The two embrace tearfully and he assures Priya that he will love her no matter what. Dev and Priya then married by Raj, where Dev carries Priya for the wedding rounds in the presence of Nattu and the children of the Musical academy.
Cast
- Aamir Khan as Dev Karan Singh
- Anil Kapoor as Raj
- Manisha Koirala as Priya Verma
- Sharmila Tagore as Dev's grandmother Suhana Devi Singh
- Deepti Bhatnagar as Anita Singhania
- Dalip Tahil as Pratap Rai Singhania
- Shama Sikander[6] as Kamini
- Neeraj Vora as Nattu
- Satyen Kappu as Raj's uncle
- Anant Mahadevan as Creditor
- Mustaq Khan as T V Reporter
- Paresh Ganatra
- Ketki Dave ... as Madhu, Priya's friend (special appearance)
- Pappu Polyester
- Amrieshwar Kumar as Child Actor in School.
- Sumona Chakravarti as Neha (Child Actor in School)
- Sanjay Goradia as Passenger on Ship
- Rani Mukerji as an item number 'Kali Nagin Ke Jaisi Zulfain'
Box office
The film was "average" at the box office.[1]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by the duo Sanjeev–Darshan, while the lyrics were by Sameer Anjaan.[7] Most of the songs were lifted from other artists' songs without crediting them. "Nasha Yeh Pyar Ka" is based on the melody of "L'Italiano" by the Italian singer Toto Cutugno, "Tinak Tin Tana" is lifted from "Yang Sedang Sedang Saja" by the Malaysian singer Iwan, "Chaha Hai Tujhko" is based on the Tamil song "Edho Oru Paatu" from Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998), "Khushiyan Aur Gham" was lifted from "Come Vorrei" by the Italian pop group Ricchi e Poveri, and "Kali Nagin Ke Jaisi" was lifted from "Ya Rayah" by the Algerian singer Dahmane El Harrachi. The first 40 seconds of "Kehna Hai Tumse" were lifted from "Liquid" by Jars of Clay, but the rest of the song is original.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chaha Hai Tujhko" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 2. | "Dance Music" (Instrumental) | — | |
| 3. | "Kehna Hai Tumse" | Udit Narayan, Hema Sardesai | |
| 4. | "Kali Nagin Ke Jaisi" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy | |
| 5. | "Khushiyan Aur Gham" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 6. | "Kyon Chhupate Ho" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 7. | "Mera Mann Kyon Tumhe Chahe" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | |
| 8. | "Nasha Yeh Pyar Ka" | Udit Narayan | |
| 9. | "Tinak Tin Tana" | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | |
| 10. | "Tumhare Baghair Jeena Kya" (Dialogue) | Aamir Khan |
References
- "Mann – Movie – Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com.
- "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: The review of Indra Kumar's Mann". imsports.rediff.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- Listed in the opening credits as Shama Gesawat.
- "Mann". Gaana.com. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Srinivasan, Karthik (25 September 2018). "How 6 Out Of 8 Songs In A 90s Aamir Khan Film Were Lifted From World Music". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.