The Bollywood industry is buzzing with excitement as veteran actor Dharmendra and Arbaaz Khan are set to share screen space again after a gap of 27 years. The two actors, who were last seen together in the 1998 hit film "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya," are reuniting for the upcoming romantic family drama, "Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se."
The film's muhurat ceremony was a star-studded affair, with several celebrities in attendance to wish the team good luck. Dharmendra and Arbaaz Khan were seen interacting warmly, reminiscing about their previous collaboration and expressing their excitement about working together again.
"Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se" boasts an ensemble cast, including Vidya Malvade, Kangana Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Padmini Kolhapure, and Ranjeet, promising a blend of experience and fresh talent. The movie is directed by Shabbir Shaikh, with dialogues and screenplay by Nisar Akhtar. Ronnie Rodrigues is producing the film under the banner of PBC Motion Pictures Pvt Ltd, and he has also penned the story and lyrics.
At the launch event, Dharmendra expressed his thoughts on the film, stating that "'Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se' is like a 'mix veg'—full of flavors and entertainment." He conveyed his best wishes to Ronnie Rodrigues and the entire team. Arbaaz Khan also shared his sentiments, saying, "It's an honor to work with Dharmendra ji again. I wish Ronnie Rodrigues and the entire cast and crew all the very best."
Adding to the film's appeal, the title track has been sung by the renowned playback singer Udit Narayan, who has collaborated with Dharmendra in numerous hit songs in the past. Narayan expressed his joy in contributing to a project that aims to revive the magic of classic Bollywood romance. He also performed the song live at the launch event.
Deepak Tijori, who was also present at the launch, spoke about the importance of cinema in providing livelihoods to many families. He said, "One film is being made, 100 households are being fed," highlighting the often-underappreciated human engine behind the entertainment industry.
"Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se" seems to be a blend of nostalgia and contemporary storytelling. The film's title might evoke memories of the 1989 blockbuster "Maine Pyar Kiya" starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree, but it is understood to be a completely different story. The original film was a breakthrough for Salman Khan and is considered a cult classic.
With Dharmendra and Arbaaz Khan reuniting after a long time, a melodious title track by Udit Narayan, and a promising cast, "Maine Pyaar Kiya Phir Se" has already created a buzz in Bollywood.