One Line Review: Aashiqui was the birthplace of the modern-day romantic genre.

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Youtube Trailer Aashiqui

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Starring: Rahul Roy, Anu Vargheese

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

Release Date: 17 August 1990

Introduction

Today I’m blushing because we have a very romantic topic to talk about. On this day the romance legend ‘Aashiqui’ got released for the first time and took the Bollywood industry by storm. Let start quickly and get down to business…

Iconic dialogues from this movie

“Tumhara naam maine sirf apne jism par hi nahi … apne dil, apne dimag aur apni aatma par bhi gaad diya hai”

English:

“Not only have I buried your name on my body … but also in my heart, in my mind and in my soul”

“Bahar ki duniya mein kadam rakhte hi tumko pata chal jayega … ki zindagi kis berehami se mushkilon ka samna karati hai”

English:

“When you step in the world outside you will know … that how ruthlessly life makes you encounter with problems”

Iconic Song

Saanson Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise Zindagi Ke Liye
Saanson Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise Zindagi Ke Liye
Zindagi Ke Liye
Bas Ek Sanam Chaahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye

Jaam Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise
Jaam Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise Bekhudi Ke Liya
Haan Ek Sanam Chaahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye
Bas Ek Sanam Chaahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye

Waqt Ke Haathon Mein Sabki Takdeerein Hain
Waqt Ke Haathon Mein Sabki Takdeerein Hain
Aaina Jhootha Hai Sachee Tasveerein Hain
Jahan Dard Hai Vahin Geet Hai
Jahan Pyaas Hai Vahin Meet Hai

Koi Na Jaane Magar Jeene Ki Yahi Reet Hai
Saaz Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise
Saaz Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise Mausiki Ke Liye
Bas Ek Sanam Chaahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye

Manzilein Haasil Hain Phir Bhi Ek Doori Hai
Bina Humraahi Ke Zindagi Adhoori Hai
Milegi Kahin Koi Raahguzaar
Tanha Katega Kaise Ye Safar

Mere Sapne Ho Jahan
Dhoondhoon Main Aisi Nazar
Chaand Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise
Chaand Ki Zaroorat Hai Jaise Chaandni Ke Liye
Bas Ek Sanam Chaahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye

Saanson Ki Zaroorat …

Plot Summary

Rahul Roy is a freelance musician. He sings and plays instruments. In an event, he meets Anu who is very beautiful and innocent looking. He couldn’t help himself chasing her. After a bit of struggle, they go on a date and eventually fall in love but don’t know what the future has decided for them.

Simple Story and flawless music

The story is simple. Not Rocket Science. It portrays two young and innocent characters who capture their romance, strengths, and weaknesses in their fledgling relationship. While this movie is seen from 1990 until today, Bollywood movies cannot be compared to Aashiqui today. This film captures the romance of two innocent young men. Lovers … That’s why I gave him extra bonus points for this classic film. You can’t find good quality innocent romantic movies in this genderless generation. Though the movie has few flaws the music definitely makes up for the shortcomings in this film. It’s flawless. To this day there is no other music that is as elegant and timeless as the one in this film. The soundtrack made this film famous and a hit. He got extra points because of the soundtrack. It was ranked # 4 on Planet Bollywood’s Top 100 list for good reason – it’s well worth a listen.

The love story that started the modern era

Let’s get a bit frank here. Who do you consider the king of romance? IF you’re anything like me, then It must be Emran Hashmi. Right? He dominated in the romance genre. but where do you think that genre took a different turn?

From this movie. This movie is the birthplace of the modern romance film industry. Movies like Ashiq Banaya Apne, Jannat, Jannat 2, etc borrowed the legacy from Ashiqui. The legendary below the coat kissing scene under heavy rain is actually shot in this movie first, later it got used in the commercially successful sequel of this film; Ashiqui 2. I found that what really attracted me in the whole movie was the unforgettable, longing, and loving gaze of the couple towards each other. In a few scenes, they just looked at each other’s eyes, full of desire and tenderness. Anyone who has ever loved will feel their enthusiasm for themselves. Anu Aggarwal has these beautiful eyes, conveying the ecstasy and pain of his love, and Rahul Roy’s tone carries caring enthusiasm. The tears never stop falling.

The bad guys are truly evil, while the good guys are truly heroic. However, the film acknowledges and even indulges in its silliness. Toward the end, a line is spoken to someone who doesn’t understand, and even perhaps to those who have yawned, gasped, and shook their heads throughout the film — “Tu Nahi Samjhega, Ye Love Story Hai”. It’s a fantasy, and it is so magnificent for that — a fairytale in which goodness and evilness exist only in pureness; where love is good, and good triumphs overall.

Conclusion

So that was it guys. That’s all I had to talk about ‘Aashiqui’. After watching it I came to realize that the sequel remembers a lot about this movie. I mean the names, story, character’s profession, structure match with this one. Didn’t think it before.