Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya - my first Bollywood film in the theatre

Pyaar Kiya To Darna is the first Bollywood film I've ever seen in the theatre! It holds a special place in my heart for that reason and the Salman/Kajol jodi. During that time era - 1998, even though I live in Atlanta where there are a lot of Desi people, there were not a lot of theatres playing Bollywood films. I had to go far away to wach the movie. I chose PKTDK cause it starred two of my faves - Salman & Kajol. They were being paired for the first time ever! Adds on to my anticipated excitement! Re-watching it again on dvd brings back so many memories. Gosh, I love you Sallu! Kajol is still beautiful. Many people love the Shahrukh/Kajol jodi but the Salman/Kajol jodi rocks too! You know you're in love with a movie when you have to buy a new dvd. Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch more than half of the movie again. :( Sadly, my dvd is overplayed. Otherwise, I would have more caps to share. The rest of the song caps I made I got off YouTube. I apologize in advance for the poor quality for the remaining half of the song quality.



Muskaan (Kajol) lives with her older, over-protective brother Vishal (Arbaaz Khan) on a farm. Even though he has always watched and looked after her, Muskaan convinces him to let her go to college in another state in the city. There she meets Suraj (Salman Khan), a carefree-goofy yet a good-boy-at-heart guy who she falls in love with. When Vishal comes to visit Muskaan at college, he learns about Suraj and Muskaan's little love affair and takes her of school to bring her back home. With all Muskaan's love, Suraj refuses to let this happen to him and goes off to find her. Suraj has to live the life of a farmer in order to stay there. Will his love triumph all?



Suraj - I love his personality and attitude. He reminds me of my hubby. Yes, my hubby is goofy-crazy like him. Hubby's personality has been compared with Will Smith's too. What I love about Suraj is even though he has family problem he covers up his feelings through humor and comedy. I've compared PKTDK before with Nuvvostandante Nenoddantana. If you like Sid in NVNV, then you'll love Suraj. The main difference is Suraj doesn't have a father who supports him like Sid does. Many of NVNV's scenes are taken from PKTDK and Maine Pyar Kiya. Salman Khan - if you know me by now, you know I love this man. I don't care what anyone else says about him.



Muskaan is an obedient sister of the over-protective Vishal. While going away to college in the city, she meets and fall for Suraj. I love Kajol. She was one of the actresses who I've always went out of my way to watch all her films.



Vishal - he's been taking care of Muskaan since both are orphans. He just wants the best for her. I love with it when the Khan brothers come together. PKTDK is Sohail's first production too. I can never image Arbaaz as the leading hero but in supporting roles, he's good at them.



Ujali - Muskaan's childhood and best friend. She's secretly in love with Vishal. Anjali Zaveri is cute but never made a big name for herself.



Thakur Ajay Singh aka Chacha. It's always a treat to see Dharmendra.



Since half of my dvd won't play, I was listening to the music again on YouTube - 1998 was the year for Sallu! He had all hits that year - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Baadhan, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. I looooove the soundtrack to PKTDK.



Song #1 - "O O Jaane Jaana"
The most popular song of the soundtrack. Why not? Sallu's six-pack abs. Drool. Love it. Song is Suraj's intro. Muskaan celebrates as she is going to college in the city.







Watch Below.



Song #2 - "Chal Hat Kudiye"
After Muskaan help save Suraj from getting into trouble, everyone celebrates. Suraj and Muskaan are falling in love.









Watch Below.



Song #3 - "Deewana Main"
Suraj is on a mission to find Muskaan. He images her everywhere.







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Song #4 - "Tum Par Hum"
Even though Vishal is a stern brother, Muskaan dislike Suraj talking about him.
I apologize for the poor quality, this is when my dvd stopped playing. :(







Watch Below.



Song #5 - "Teri Jawani"
Ujali seduces Vishal.
I apologize for the poor quality, this is when my dvd stopped playing. :(








Watch Below.



Song #6 - "Odhle Chunariya"
Suraj and Muskaan in love.
I apologize for the poor quality, this is when my dvd stopped playing. :(









Watch Below.



Some of my favorite scenes from the film. Suraj and Muskaan didn't start off well and he acts silly trying to get her attention. My hubby would literally act like this if I ignore him, LOL.







Another scene I could watch this scene over and over. I love Sallu's seductive eyes. Suraj says he doesn't want to play trivial games but he surprises Muskaan when she opens her eyes and there he is staring at her. The staring contest at college....









Since my dvd died on me, I wasn't able to make all the caps I wanted to. Below are a few scenes that Nuvvostandante Nenoddantana has borrowed from PKTDK. Muskaan and Ujali talk and Ujali sees Suraj and describes to Muskaan how Suraj looks like. Vishal "welcomes" Suraj by throwing him out.









A really funny scene when Vishal shows Suraj around the farm. Suraj's legs are tied around in rope as Vishal drags him a long.

Since I did my hot desi men list, here's a list for the ladies...as well as yesterday's male/female list too

So after doing the list for my version of the hottest Desi guys, I've inspired veracious and ajnabi with their list. BTW, thanks for the credit. As I looked over their list and mine...wow, I really am shallow. I picked mostly male models, hahaha. Yes, I do like that look. I think Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar are very good looking, they are just not my version of hot. Both just don't tickle my funny bone the way the others do.

Well, ajnabi challenged me to do a list of females and yesterday stars. Oh gosh, that was the hardest to think about. Here is my dilemma. Just thinking about it, I know I am going to get crucify by saying this.....I like my male models. I like the six-pack abs, ken-doll look. On top of that, me drooling for an older guy in back in his prime is hard to do. Since I can't see their physique built, I don't know if I can call my list of male yesterday stars "hot." I know, I'm shallow. I proudly admit it. Even though I can not do a list of "hot" yesterday stars, I can do a list of male-yesterday stars who I thought were good looking when they were younger. That would sound better. To me, it's like telling my dad or even grandfather that I think some of his friends hot back then.

Here is my list of good looking male-yesterday stars.

Shashi Kapoor
Dreamy....no other explanations

Rajesh Khanna
This picture alone, doesn't do justice how good looking he is

Dharmendra
Handsome now and then

Kumar Gaurav
Always known as Bunty to me, I adored him since Love Story. For those who are unfamiliar with this cutie, read up on my Romance review.

Rahul Roy
He was able to rock the look of the long hair back then. Plus he looked so handsome. Better caps on soon-to-be reviewed movie Aashiqui. Just reviewed on 09/24/2008 - read here.

Just like the male models, I do like the look of a well-tone female too. A handful of the ladies I chose are who I find extremely attractive in appearance with the way they present themselves by their style. I don't judge acting because I don't care. If I think someone is good looking, then they are. No if's, and's, or but's. People say looks don't matter but they really do. If that person didn't have the physical look when you first meet him/her, you may not even given that person a chance. I'm not saying that personality doesn't matter. It does to a certain extent. Everyone is cool after you get to know someone. Why do you think in every circumstance that when a guy and girl spend enough time together, they will eventually have feelings for each other? One will always fall for the other. Okay, I'm rambling. I'm good for doing that and speak what is on my mind.My list of females who I think are gorgeous. Again, I don't care if they can't act. I just think they're gorgeous and have a fit figure. People may disagree but that's okay, this is my opinion. I may not have listed the girl-next-door look, but I do like it too. Just not on my top list. This list is definitely very superficial. If you want me to do a list of actresses who can act and is pretty, that can be accomplished too.

Bipasha Basu
No surprise huh? Don't be. If you didn't read why I love this woman. Read it here.

Lisa Ray
Ever since I saw her modeling pictures when she was younger, I was a fan of her exotic look. The Polish-Indian model turn actress is well-known in her role in Water but I enjoyed her in Bollywood Hollywood more.

Malaika Arora-Khan
Some people will argue with me and say that she's skanky. I disagree. I think she's sexy. So what if she's a mom. She's still smoking hot! I love the fact that she didn't stop being sexy after being a mom. More props to her for that.

Lara Dutta
Since I've been following her career since Miss India Universe, I'm a bit biase towards her. Like Bipasha, both women just has that oomph screen presence. One of my favorite Koffee with Karan episode is when Lara and Bips both appeared together.

Sameera Reddy
Besides the olive skin, there's just something about her look that I love.

Riya Sen
Can't act. But she sure is sexy and has seducing eyes. A lot of my Lao and Hmong friends love her. They wish they had her look.

And now female-yesterday actresses. These are the ladies who I think were gorgeous at the peak of their careers and am a fan of.

Zeenat Aman
Defining sexy at that era, she was also a good actress.

Tina Munim
On top of her youthful, sweet, innocent look that I adored, she was an underrated actress. Watch her in Yeh Vaada Raha.

Padmini Kolhapure
Ever since I saw her debut film Ahista Ahista, I've have a soft spot for her.

Parveen Babi
Elegant and beautiful. RIP.

Mumtaz
Lastly but not forgotten, the gorgeous, underrated actress.