| Maine Pyar Kiya | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Sooraj Barjatya |
| Written by | Sooraj Barjatya (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Sooraj Barjatya |
| Story by | S. M. Ahale |
| Produced by | Tarachand Barjatya |
| Starring | Salman Khan Bhagyashree |
| Cinematography | Aravind Laad |
| Edited by | Mukhtar Ahmed |
| Music by | Raamlaxman |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Rajshri Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 192 minutes[a][2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹1 crore |
| Box office | ₹45 crore[3] |
Maine Pyar Kiya (transl. I've loved) also known by the initialism MPK is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Sooraj Barjatya and his directorial debut, produced by Tarachand Barjatya, co-written by S. M. Ahale with Sooraj Barjatya and distributed by Rajshri Productions. The film had Salman Khan in the leading role with Bhagyashree making her acting debut, with Alok Nath, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Rajeev Verma, Ajit Vachani, and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles. Maine Pyar Kiya tells the story of two individuals and relates their journey from friendship to how they fall in love but later have to fight family differences to be together.
Principal photography took place in Mumbai and various locations in Ooty. The film features a score and soundtrack composed by Raamlaxman, while Asad Bhopali wrote the lyrics. Maine Pyar Kiya is considered to be one of Khan's most iconic and loved films, and it became a cult favorite because of its songs, dialogues, and chemistry between Khan and Bhagyashree. The film also established the careers of the supporting cast including Mohnish Bahl and Laxmikant Berde.
The film was released on 29 December 1989. Made on a budget of ₹20 million, the film emerged as a commercial blockbuster, grossing ₹458.1 million worldwide. It became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year and the highest-grossing Indian film of the 1980s. The film garnered positive reviews from critics upon its release, with the direction, the story, and the performances earning the most praise. Out of twelve nominations, Maine Pyar Kiya won six Filmfare Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Lyricist, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Male Debut, and Best Female Debut. The film was also dubbed into in Spanish and released as Te Amo.
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