Saajan (1991)
Saajan (1991)
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Release DateAugust 30, 1991
Original Nameसाजन
StatusReleased
Running Time3h 1m
Filming LocationsOoty, India
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Saajan (lit. 'Beloved') is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and produced by Sudhakar Bokade. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan 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 crore worldwide, thus becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1991. 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").
The plot is inspired by the play Cyrano de Bergerac where a disabled man helps another man write letters for the woman he himself loves.