Geeton ka Sangrah
New:
Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai (भारत हमको जान से प्यारा है)
— Hariharan
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Rukmani Rukmani (रुक्मनी रुक्मनी)
— Baba Sehgal
Classic:
Roja Jaaneman (रोजा जानेमन)
— Hariharan
Popular:
Yeh Haseen Vadiyan (ये हसीं वादियाँ)
— K. S. Chithra
Popular:
Dil Hai Chota Sa (दिल है छोटा सा)
— Minmini
Classic:
Na Kajare Ki Dhar (ना कजरे की धार) (Part – 2)
— Sadhana Sargam
Added:
Na Kajare Ki Tasveer Teri (ना कजरे की तस्वीर तेरी)
— Pankaj Udhas
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Main Cheez Badi Hoon Mast Mast (मैं चीज़ बड़ी हूँ मस्त मस्त)
— Kavita Krishnamurthy
Classic:
Dil Har Koi Deta Hain (दिल हर कोई देता हैं)
— Alka Yagnik
New:
Ae Kash Kahi Aisa Hota (ऐ काश कही ऐसा होता)
— Kumar Sanu
Saajan (1991) Songs Lyrics
Saajan is a 1991 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and produced by Sudhakar Bokade. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in the lead roles, with Kader Khan, Reema Lagoo and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles. The music was composed by the celebrated duo Nadeem–Shravan, while the songs were primarily written by Sameer.
The story revolves around two childhood friends, Aman and Akash, who grow up like brothers but fall in love with the same woman, Pooja. Aman, a talented poet who writes under the pen name Sagar, secretly expresses his feelings for Pooja through his poetry. When Pooja falls in love with Sagar without knowing his true identity, a complicated love triangle develops between the three friends.
Saajan is particularly remembered for its emotional love triangle, strong performances by Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan, and its hugely successful Nadeem–Shravan soundtrack. The film became the highest-grossing Indian film of 1991.
About the Movie Saajan (1991)
The story begins with Aman Verma, played by Sanjay Dutt, and Akash Verma, played by Salman Khan.
Aman is an orphan who is poor and physically handicapped. As a child, he becomes friends with Akash, the son of a wealthy family.
Akash brings Aman home and introduces him to his parents, Rajiv and Kamla Verma. They accept Aman as their own son and raise him alongside Akash. The two boys grow up together and develop a strong brother-like friendship.
As they grow older, their personalities become very different. Akash is confident, outgoing and something of a womanizer, while Aman is sensitive, quiet and deeply interested in poetry.
Aman begins writing romantic poems under the pen name Sagar.
One day, Aman meets Pooja Saxena, played by Madhuri Dixit.
Pooja is attracted to the poetry written by Sagar. She begins corresponding with the mysterious poet and gradually falls in love with him.
However, Pooja does not know that Sagar is actually Aman.
Meanwhile, Akash also falls in love with Pooja.
Akash is unaware that his best friend Aman is the poet with whom Pooja has fallen in love.
This creates the central conflict of the film.
Pooja believes that Sagar is an ideal romantic poet and becomes emotionally attached to him through his poems. At the same time, Akash openly expresses his love for her.
Aman realizes that Akash and Pooja are falling in love, but he hides his own feelings because he does not want to hurt his closest friend.
The situation becomes increasingly painful when Pooja discovers that the man she loves as Sagar is actually Aman.
She is shocked by the revelation but gradually understands the depth of Aman's love and sacrifice.
Akash eventually learns the truth as well.
The revelation creates a painful conflict between the two friends.
Akash has to decide whether he should continue pursuing Pooja or sacrifice his love for the sake of Aman, who has always been like a brother to him.
The emotional climax brings the three characters face to face with the difficult reality of their love triangle.
Ultimately, friendship and sacrifice triumph over selfish desire, and the characters make a difficult but meaningful choice about their future.
Main Cast
- Sanjay Dutt — Aman Verma / Sagar
- Madhuri Dixit — Pooja Saxena
- Salman Khan — Akash Verma
- Kader Khan — Rajiv Verma
- Reema Lagoo — Kamla Verma
- Laxmikant Berde — Laxminandan
- Ekta Sohini — Menaka
- Anjana Mumtaz — Mrs. Saxena
- Dinesh Hingoo — Mr. Lalchand
The principal cast and character credits are documented by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
Director & Production
Director: Lawrence D'Souza
Producer: Sudhakar Bokade
Story: Reema Rakesh Nath
Screenplay: Reema Rakesh Nath
Dialogues: Reema Rakesh Nath
Music: Nadeem–Shravan
Lyrics: Sameer
Cinematography: Lawrence D'Souza
Editing: A. R. Rajendran
Production Company: Divya Films International
Language: Hindi
Genre: Romance, Drama, Musical
Runtime: Approximately 193 minutes
The film is loosely based on Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac and is also described as a remake of the Bengali film Apan Amar Apan.
Music
The music of Saajan was composed by Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer. The soundtrack became one of the biggest-selling Hindi film albums of its era.
Popular Songs
- Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai — Kumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik
- Bahut Pyar Karte Hain — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Bahut Pyar Karte Hain – Female — Anuradha Paudwal
- Dekha Hai Pehli Baar — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Alka Yagnik
- Tu Shayar Hai — Alka Yagnik
- Jeeye To Jeeye Kaise — Pankaj Udhas, Anuradha Paudwal, Kumar Sanu & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Tumse Milne Ki Tamanna Hai — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Pehli Baar Mile Hain — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
IMDb's soundtrack credits confirm the songs, composers and principal singers.
Themes
Saajan explores:
- Love and sacrifice
- Friendship
- Unrequited love
- Poetry and romance
- Jealousy
- Identity
- Selflessness
- Family relationships
- Emotional conflict
- True friendship
The central theme is the conflict between romantic love and lifelong friendship, particularly Aman's willingness to sacrifice his own happiness for Akash.
Legacy
Saajan became a major commercial success and was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1991. It received 11 nominations at the 37th Filmfare Awards and won two awards: Best Music Director for Nadeem–Shravan and Best Male Playback Singer for Kumar Sanu for “Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai.”
The soundtrack was especially successful, with approximately 7 million copies sold, according to the film's documented soundtrack history.
The film is remembered as one of the defining romantic dramas of early-1990s Bollywood, particularly for the chemistry between Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan and its memorable collection of romantic songs.