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Saajan
Saajan (lit. 'Beloved') is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language
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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.[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 Theatrical release poster
Playback Singer (Kumar Sanu for "Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal
Directed by Lawrence
Hai").
D'Souza
The plot is inspired by the play Cyrano de Bergerac where a Written by Reema Rakesh
disabled man helps another man write letters for the woman Nath
he himself loves. Produced by Sudhakar
Bokade
Plot Starring Sanjay Dutt
Madhuri Dixit
Rajiv Verma, a wealthy businessman adopts Aman, a boy who
Salman Khan
has a disability. Rajiv's wife, Kamla and their own son, Akash
Reema Lagoo
also accept Aman as their son and elder brother.
Kader Khan
Cinematography Lawrence
28 years later D'Souza
Grown-up, Akash and Aman bond well but are still at Edited by A. R. Rajendran
loggerheads. Carefree, flexible and gregarious, Akash becomes Music by Nadeem-
a roadside romeo and social worker. More serious, Aman Shravan
writes shayaris and poems due to which his fans increase and Sameer (lyrics)
he gains millions of fans. A fan of his is the pretty book store
Distributed by Eros
owner Pooja Saxena, who frequently writes letters to
Entertainment
correspond with Aman, revealing she loves and admires him
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and his poetic abilities. She meets Aman one day; he
Telefilms
recognizes her but she fails to identify him.
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