Saajan

Saajan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLawrence D'Souza
Written byReema Rakesh Nath
Produced bySudhakar Bokade
StarringSalman Khan
Sanjay Dutt
Madhuri Dixit
CinematographyLawrence D'Souza
Edited byA. R. Rajendran
Music byNadeem-Shravan
Sameer (lyrics)
Distributed byEros Entertainment
Goldmines Telefilms
Divya Films International
Release date
  • 30 August 1991 (1991-08-30)
Running time
198 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office18.35 crore (US$8.09 million)[1]

Saajan (lit.'Beloved') is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and produced by Sudhakar Bokade. It stars Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles, with Kader Khan, Reema Lagoo and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles. Nadeem–Shravan composed the film's music whereas Sameer wrote the lyrics of the songs.

Saajan released on 30 August 1991, and grossed ₹18.35 crore worldwide, thus becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1991.[2] It received positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its soundtrack and performances of the cast. It was unofficially remade in Telugu as Allari Priyudu.

At the 37th Filmfare Awards, Saajan received a leading 11 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (D'Souza), Best Actor (Dutt) and Best Actress (Dixit), and won 2 awards – Best Music Director (Nadeem–Shravan) and Best Male Playback Singer (Kumar Sanu for "Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai").

  1. ^ "Box Office 1991". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Madhuri Dixit reveals what made her sign Saajan instantly, shares pic with Salman Khan as film completes 29 years". Hindustan Times. 30 August 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2022.