About the Movie Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)

The film introduces Suraj Dhanrajgir, played by Salman Khan, as a wealthy young man who lives a carefree lifestyle. He enjoys travelling, parties and romantic relationships but has little interest in settling down or accepting responsibility.

Suraj eventually meets Komal Sinha, played by Twinkle Khanna. Unlike the women Suraj has previously dated, Komal is not impressed by his wealth or flirtatious personality. She expects him to become serious about their relationship.

Suraj falls genuinely in love with Komal, but his past soon catches up with him.

A young boy named Kabir arrives in Suraj's life and claims that Suraj is his father. Suraj is shocked to discover that he has a son from a previous relationship. The arrival of Kabir completely changes his carefree lifestyle.

Suraj initially struggles to understand how to become a father. However, as he spends more time with Kabir, he develops a strong emotional bond with him. Kabir also becomes an important part of Suraj and Komal's relationship.

The situation becomes complicated when Komal learns about Suraj's past. She begins to question whether Suraj has truly changed or whether he will return to his old ways.

Suraj realizes that winning Komal's trust requires more than romantic gestures. He must prove that he is capable of taking responsibility for his son and being committed to the woman he loves.

The story follows Suraj's transformation from a carefree playboy into a responsible father and a sincere partner.

Main Cast

• Salman Khan — Suraj Dhanrajgir
• Twinkle Khanna — Komal Sinha
• Anupam Kher — Dhanrajgir
• Namrata Shirodkar — Reshma
• Harish Patel — Babuji
• Johnny Lever — Mangal
• Farida Jalal — Komal's mother
• Saheeda Khan — supporting role
• Himani Shivpuri — supporting role
• Master Rohan — Kabir / Suraj's son

Director & Production

Director: Deepak Sareen
Producers: Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Rajkumar Barjatya, Ajit Kumar Barjatya
Production Banner: Rajshri Productions
Story: Rumi Jaffery
Screenplay: Rumi Jaffery
Music: Jatin–Lalit
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Cinematography: Nirmal Jani
Editing: Mukhtar Ahmed
Language: Hindi
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama
Runtime: Approximately 155 minutes

Music

The music of Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai was composed by Jatin–Lalit, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The soundtrack became popular, particularly among listeners of late-1990s Bollywood music.

Popular Songs

• O Jaana
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
• Madhosh Dil Ki Dhadkan
• Ek Dil Tha Paas Mere
• Chal Pyar Karegi
• Pehli Pehli Baar
• Is Dil Mein Kya Hai
• Madhosh Dil Ki Dhadkan — Sad Version

The songs featured playback singers including Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam, Kamaal Khan, Anuradha Paudwal and Udit Narayan.

Themes

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai explores:

• Romantic love
• Parenthood
• Responsibility
• Family relationships
• Trust
• Commitment
• Personal transformation
• Second chances

The central theme is that true love requires responsibility, trust and commitment rather than simply attraction or romance.

Legacy

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai is remembered as one of Salman Khan's romantic films of the late 1990s. The pairing of Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna, combined with the emotional father-son relationship between Suraj and Kabir, gives the film its distinctive identity.

The film also became notable for presenting Salman Khan in a character who undergoes a significant transformation. Suraj begins as a carefree young man but gradually learns the importance of fatherhood, responsibility and genuine commitment.

The soundtrack by Jatin–Lalit, particularly songs such as “O Jaana,� “Madhosh Dil Ki Dhadkan,� “Chal Pyar Karegi� and the title track, remains associated with 1990s Hindi film music.