Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Madhureeta Anand and starring Randeep Hooda, Raima Sen, and Arbaaz Khan.[1] The title of the film was based on the song of the same name from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).[2]
Plot
Cast
- Randeep Hooda as Jai Hoods
- Raima Sen as Maya V. Singh, Jai's love interest / Meera
- Arbaaz Khan as Vikram Singh, Maya's husband
- Suhasini Mulay as Mrs. Mathur
- Neil Bhoopalam as Ali
- Juhi Pandey as Tanya
- Javed Akhtar as a judge
- Ashwini Kalsekar as Mrs. Kapoor
- Eka Kumari Singh as Priya Singh, Maya and Vikram's daughter
- Anjan Srivastav as Mr. Mathur
- Lalit Pandit as a judge
- Alka Yagnik as a judge
- Murli Sharma as a concertgoer
Production
Randeep Hooda was cast to play eighteen characters.[3] He learned the flute and Raima Sen learned the harmonica.[4]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pahle Toh Meri Inn Ankhon" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:26 |
| 2. | "Sehmi Sehmi" | Alka Yagnik, Lalit Pandit, Shaan, Runa Rizvi, Clinton Cerejo | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Kabhi Kabhi" | Anushka Manchanda | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Kab Talak" | Caralisa Monteiro | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Pathraon Ke Bane In Shahron" | Shaan | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Zindagi Me Nayi Bat Hone Ko" | Aishwarya Nigam | 4:05 |
| 7. | "Sehmi Sehmi (Remix)" | Alka Yagnik, Lalit Pandit, Shaan, Runa Rizvi, Clinton Cerejo | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Instrumental" | Lalit Pandit | 3:28 |
Release
The Hindustan Times gave the film a rating of one-and-half out of five stars and wrote that "If this film was meant to be about women’s empowerment, fantasy is a strange way to go. If it was meant to be a caper, the few laughs it raises are entirely unintentional".[6] The Times of India gave the film the same rating and wrote that "Was it supposed to be about female empowerment, wish fulfilment, self-realisation or clandestine romance? Can't say, 'cause nothing really comes through in this completely garbled venture which sees Raima Sen sharing sweet nothings with ready-for-a-fancy-dress Randeep Hooda who happens to be as unreal as the film itself".[7] Indian Express wrote that "This could have been a nice, light-hearted lark. What we get instead is a lost opportunity, top lining Arbaaz who doesn't get to crack a single smile, Raima who tries very hard to rise above the script, and major irritant Randeep, who changes costumes and strikes poses".[8]
References
- ^ "Portrayal of women in films is the antithesis of what we need: Madhureeta". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ "Did you know the song 'Mere Khwabon Mein' from 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' featuring Kajol was written 24 times? - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 May 2020.
- ^ "'I want to be a Spidey-cum-Hancock superhero' - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 August 2008.
- ^ "Randeep and Raima take musical lessons - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 July 2008.
- ^ "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple. 2009.
- ^ "Review: Mere Khwabon Me Jo Aaye". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2009.
- ^ "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Movie Review: Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.