Lamhe (1991) - Anil Kapoor and Sridevi

Lamhe was released in 1991 under the banner of Yashraj Films, directed by Yash Chopra. The movie was acclaimed, won the Best Film Award at the Filmfare awards, but failed to click at the box office and did not earn much money. It is widely believed that 'Lamhe' was far ahead of its time, and the viewing public was not comfortable with the basic tenet of a story where a person loved a girl, but eventually married her daughter (a daughter who grew up based on his support). I remember at that time that people were somewhat shocked at the thought that a person could marry someone who he had helped bring up.
Now things would be better and audiences are willing to understand and comprehend the movie. That this was not a story that suggested some form of incest, but is in fact a beautiful love story all about emotions and the tenderness of a love story in which the girl is determined. Hence, over a period of time, this movie has not been entirely forgotten. I can occasionally find people talking about the movie. Music of the film has been given by Shiv-Hari.



The movie had some great music, and pretty good acting by the 4 main actors; Sridevi (in a double role), Anil Kapoor (as a young and also as a more mature role), Waheeda Rehman in a great role, and Anupam Kher. It was primarily these 4 actors around whom the whole movie revolves. There are some great locations in Rajasthan in the movie.
The movie is about the character of Anil Kapoor. He is a very rich orphan, living in the care of his governess Waheeda Rehman. He goes to Rajasthan where he meets Pallavi (Sridevi) and falls madly for her. She however is in love with an Air Force officer Deepak Malhotra although this is a secret. At this time, tragedy strikes since Pallavi's father dies of a heart attack after losing his property to relatives in a court case. Viren (Anil Kapoor) promises to take care of her, and even though he is distraught over her loving somebody else, he gets her married to Deepak. (There is a great scene where Viren slaps Pallavi's greedy relatives while negotiating over retaining Pallavi's property till her marriage).
However, both Pallavi and Deepak die in an accident a year later and leave a infant daughter Pooja. Viren can't bear to look at her since her birthday is the day of Pallavi's death. However, as Pooja grows up under the love of the Daija (Waheeda), she starts developing a crush on Viren (Kunwarji as she calls him). He does not reciprocate and in fact is seeing a girl called Anita who wants to marry him although Viren is not sure. However, he is getting affected by Pooja's resemblance to Pallavi and also getting attracted by her vivaciousness.
The rest of the movie is about how Viren works out his feelings, being guided to some extent by his close friend Anupam Kher. In the end, you can guess what happens, but the overall direction of the movie and the story is sensitive, without too much extravaganza. The last scene at the fort is great, where he confesses his love for Pooja and not Pallavi.

Videos of Songs

Kabhi Main Kahoon



Yaad Nahin



Meri Bindiya



Morni Baagan Me



Megha Re Megha



Ye Lamhe



Lamhe - Parody(1) of Bollywood Classics



Lamhe - Parody(2) of Bollywood Classics



Mohe Chhedo Na Lamhe






Lyrics of the songs:

Kabhi Main Kahoon (Hariharan and Lata Mangeshkar)

--CHORUS--
Yeh Kya Ho Gaya

--FEMALE--
Sapna Mera Sacha Ho Gaya
Kabhi Main Kahoon, Kabhi Tum Kaho
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--MALE--
Kabhi Main Sunoon, Kabhi Tum Suno
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--FEMALE--
Kabhi Main Kahoon, Kabhi Tum Kaho
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

Paas Paas Hum Saath Saath Yun Baithe Rahe
Ek Dusre Se Yehi Kehte Rahe

--MALE--
Paas Paas Hum Saath Saath Yun Baithe Rahe
Ek Dusre Se Yehi Kehte Rahe

--FEMALE--
Kabhi Main Kahoon, Kabhi Tum Kaho
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--MALE--
Kabhi Main Sunoon, Kabhi Tum Suno
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--FEMALE--
Chalte Rahe, Udte Rahe, Hum Behte Rahe - 2

--MALE--
Ek Dusre Se Yehi Kehte Rahe

--FEMALE--
Kabhi Main Kahoon, Kabhi Tum Kaho
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--MALE--
Kabhi Main Sunoon, Kabhi Tum Suno
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--FEMALE--
Dard-e-dil, Dard-e-jigar Hum Sehte Rahe
Ek Dusre Se Yehi Kehte Rahe

--MALE--
Dard-e-dil, Dard-e-jigar Hum Sehte Rahe
Ek Dusre Se Yehi Kehte Rahe

--FEMALE--
Kabhi Main Kahoon, Kabhi Tum Kaho
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--MALE--
Kabhi Main Sunoon, Kabhi Tum Suno
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--FEMALE--
Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya

--MALE--
(Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya)

--FEMALE--
(Ke Maine Tumhe Yeh Dil De Diya)
Mm Hmm Hmm Hmm Hmm, Mm Mm Mm
Mm Hmm, La La La La La


Gudiya Raani

Gudiya Raani Bitiya Raani Pariyon Ki Nagari Se Ek Din
Raajakunvar Ji Aaenge Mahalon Mein Le Jaaenge
Gudiya Raani Bitiya Raani ...

Aage Piichhe Ghode Haathi Biich Mein Honge Sau Baaraati
Itani Aaj Akeli Ho Tum Tere Kitane Honge Saathi
Kitani Khush Huun Main Meri Aankh Mein Paani
Gudiya Raani Bitiya Raani ...

Tu Meri Chhoti Si Gudiya Ban Jaaegi Jaadu Ki Pudiya
Tujhape A Jaaegi Javaani Main To Ho Jaauungi Budhiya
Bhuul Na Jaana Priit Puraani
Gudiya Raani Bitiya Raani...



Megha Re Megha Re (Ila Arun & Lata Mangeshkar)

Megha Re Megha -6
Tera Man Tarasa Re Paani Kyon Barasa Re
Tuune Kisako Yaad Kiya
Tera Man Tarasa Re ...

Tere Jaisa Ji Kuch Haal Hai Mera -2
Kaale Badara Ki Mera Kajara Khula Re
Mera Kisane Naam Liya
Ho Naam Bata De Kaam Bata De
Kya Koi Kaala Kya Koi Gora
Kya Koi Raajakumariya
Re Baahen Chhodo Haan Haan

Baagon Mein Pad Gae Saavan Ke Jhuule
Saavan Ke Jhuule Sakhi Saavan Ke Jhuule
Baagon Mein Pad Gae Saavan Ke Jhuule
Meri Sakhiyaan Meri Sakhiyaan
Aisi Batiyaan Karen Meri Ankhiyaa.n Jhuken
Daiyya Re Dil Thaam Liya
Mera Dil Thaam Liya

Mera Man Tarasa Re Paani Kyon Barasa Re
Tuune Kisako Yaad Kiya

Mera Man Tarasa Re Paani Kyon Barasa
Ek Lamhe Ke Lie Yaad Kiya



Meri Bindiya Teri Nindiyan (Lata Mangeshkar)

Hmm... Hmm...
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan Na Udade Toh Kehna
Mera Kajal Tujhko Pagal
Mera Kajal Tujhko Pagal Na Banade Toh Kehna
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan Na Udade Toh Kehna

Hmm...ahh..hmm...la La La..

(Khaanke Gein Khaan Khaan Jab Mere Kangna
Dhadke Ga Dhaak Dhaak Dil Tera Sajna) - 2
Mere Jhumke Tumko Tumse
Mere Jhumke Tumko Tumse Na Udade Toh Kehna
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan Na Udade Toh Kehna

(Main Poore Sola Singhar Kar Loon
Darpan Se Baatein Do Char Kar Loon) - 2
Mera Gajara Tumko Bhavara Na Banade Toh Kehna
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan Na Udade Toh Kehna

(Teri Pasand Ab Meri Pasand Hai
Yeh Jaan Teri Muthi Mein Baand Hai) - 2
Tu Joh Bole Main Woh Karke
Tu Joh Bole Main Woh Karke Na Dikha Doon Toh Kehna
Meri Bindiyan Teri Nindiyan Na Udade Toh Kehna

Mere Naina, Mere Kangna, Meri Chunari, Meri Choli,
Mera Jogan, Mera Dadpan, Meri Bindiyan, Teri Nindiyan
Na Udade Toh Kehna



Mohe Chedo Na (Lata Mangeshkar)

O.....O...
Mohe Chhedo Na
O Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala
Ki Main Hi Brij Bala
Nahi Main Radha Teri
Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala
Ki Main Hi Brij Bala
Nahi Main Radha Teri
Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala

Kahe Pakad Li Meri Kalai
Teri Duhai O Krishna Kanahi
Kahe Pakad Li Meri Kalai
Teri Duhai Krishna Kanahi
Harzai Too Bansi Wala
Ki Main Hoon Brij Bala
Nahi Main Radha Teri
Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala

Radha Se Hogi
Radha Se Hogi Teri Chhichholi
Aankh Micholi Tum Humjoli
Holi Main Yoon Mujhe Kyon Rang Dala
Ki Main Hoon Brij Bala
Nahi Main Radha Teri
Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala
Ki Main Hoon Brij Bala
Nahi Main Radha Teri
Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala