Mann (transl. The Psyche) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Indra Kumar. The film starred 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. This is the second collaboration between Khan and Koirala since Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995). The film is mainly based on the 1957 American film An Affair To Remember.[2] Mann received positive reviews upon release. The soundtrack by Sanjeev–Darshan has been well received but criticised for allegedly plagiarising other songs.[3]
| Mann | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Indra Kumar |
| Written by | Aatish Kapadia |
| Based on | An Affair to Remember |
| Produced by | Indra Kumar Ashok Thakeria |
| Starring | Aamir Khan Manisha Koirala Sharmila Tagore Neeraj Vora Anil Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Basha Lal |
| Edited by | Hussain Burmawala |
| Music by | Sanjeev–Darshan |
Production company | Maruti International |
| Distributed by | Shemaroo Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹14 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹35.45 crore[1] |
Plot
editDev 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 does not 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 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 from 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 disabled 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 are then married by Raj, and Dev carries Priya for the wedding rounds in the presence of Nattu and the children of the Musical Academy.
Cast
edit- Aamir Khan as Dev Karan Singh
- Manisha Koirala as Priya Verma
- Sharmila Tagore as Suhana Devi Singh, Dev's grandmother.
- Neeraj Vora as Nattu
- Anil Kapoor as Raj
- Deepti Bhatnagar as Anita Singhania, Pratap's daughter. (special appearance)
- Dalip Tahil as Pratap Rai Singhania, Anita's father. (special appearance)
- Shama Sikander as Kamini
- Satyen Kappu as Raj's uncle
- Anant Mahadevan as Creditor
- Mushtaq Khan as TV Reporter
- Paresh Ganatra as Popatlal, as a passenger on the ship.
- Sheela Sharma as Miss Lovelina, a passenger on the ship.
- Pappu Polyester as a passenger on the ship.
- Sanjay Goradia as a passenger on the ship.
- Ketki Dave as Madhu, Priya's friend. (special appearance)
- Sumona Chakravarti as Neha, a child actor in the ship
- Rani Mukerji as a dancer in song "Kali Nagin Ke Jaisi" (special appearance)
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by the duo Sanjeev–Darshan, while the lyrics were by Sameer Anjaan.[4] Most of the tracks were allegedly plagiarised 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,[3] "Tinak Tin Tana" is lifted from "Yang Sedang Sedang Saja" by the Malaysian singer Iwan,[5] "Chaha Hai Tujhko" is based on the Tamil song "Edho Oru Paatu" composed by S. A. Rajkumar 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.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chaha Hai Tujhko" | Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal | |
| 2. | "Dance Music" (Instrumental) | Sanjeev–Darshan | |
| 3. | "Kehna Hai Tumse" | Udit Narayan, Hema Sardesai | |
| 4. | "Kali Nagin Ke Jaisi" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurti | |
| 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
edit- ^ a b "Mann – Movie". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Verma, Suparn (9 July 1999). "Easy on the eye". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ a b c 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 1 April 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ "Mann". Gaana. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Launching of an Album For Iwan". xsmusic.com (in Malay). Archived from the original on 7 May 2005. Retrieved 9 February 2024.