The movie ‘Diljale,’ featuring Ajay Devgn, is a prominent example of Bollywood’s 90s trend of action-packed romantic films. This film, appreciated for its patriotic elements and love story, is still cherished by many. The movie’s dialogues are often used in memes.
Initially, the role was offered to Juhi Chawla. She, however, had to decline the offer. Sonali Bendre then stepped in, adding her beauty to the film.
The filmmakers had previously worked with Ajay Devgn in the successful film ‘Dilwale’ (1994). They offered him the lead in ‘Diljale,’ but Juhi Chawla was unavailable due to her commitments to other projects.
Directed by Harry Baweja, ‘Diljale’ was produced by Harry and Paramjeet Baweja. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Sonali Bendre, Amrish Puri, Madhoo, Parmeet Sethi, Farida Jalal, Shakti Kapoor, and Gulshan Grover.
With a budget of 5 crore, ‘Diljale’ earned 15.80 crore worldwide, becoming a hit. The makers, impressed by Devgn’s performance in ‘Dilwale,’ cast him in ‘Diljale’ and in other movies.
The soundtrack, including hits such as ‘Mera Mulk Mera Desh,’ ‘Ho Nahin Sakta,’ ‘Shaam Hai Dhuan Dhuan,’ and ‘Jiske Aane Se,’ was popular. The story centers on Radhika (Sonali Bendre) and Shyam (Ajay Devgn). Raja Saab (Shakti Kapoor) disapproves and causes Shyam’s father to be killed.
Shyam is accused and flees, becoming a wanted terrorist. The film shows how Radhika uncovers the truth. It can be watched on G5 and YouTube.