Veer-Zaara is a 2004 Indian Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra and produced by Aditya Chopra, Yash Chopra under the banners YRF Music. The film (Veer-Zaara), starring Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, was released in theatres on 12 November 2004. The film’s songs are composed by Madan Mohan Kohli and lyrics written by Javed Akhtar. DO PAL ROKA KHABO KA KARWAN VEER ZARA MOVIE HD SONG. Ghungroo Song War Hrithik Roshan.

Main Yahan Hoon song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by udit narayanmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Jaane Kyun song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkarmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Lodi song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by gurdas mann,lata mangeshkar,udit narayanmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Kyun Hawa song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkar,sonu nigammusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hain Kahan song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkar,udit narayanmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Aisa Des Hai Mera song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by gurdas mann,lata mangeshkar,pritha mazumdar,udit narayanmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Tum Paas Aa Raahein Ho song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by jagjit singh,lata mangeshkarmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Do Pal song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkar,sonu nigammusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Tere Liye song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkar,roop kumar rathodmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Aaya Tere Dar Par song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by ahmed hussain,mohammad hussainmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Hum To Bhai Jaise song lyrics from Veer-Zaara sung by lata mangeshkarmusic directed by madan mohan kohli composed by madan mohan kohli andlyrics written by javed akhtar

Running time196 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageBudget₹230 millionBox officeest. ₹976.4 millionVeer-Zaara ( Hindi pronunciation: ) is a 2004 Indian film directed by and produced by him and his son. It stars and as the eponymous lovers; Veer is an pilot and Zaara is the daughter of a Pakistani politician. Veer is imprisoned on false charges, and a young Pakistani lawyer played by fights his case., and play supporting roles.Chopra wanted to make his return to cinema after seven years; he was dissatisfied with the scripts he received. Aditya then narrated a few scenes of a story he had written, which interested Chopra and prompted him to direct it. Chopra intended the film to be a tribute to Punjab; it was to be titled Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum.

Set in India and Pakistan, took place in and various locations in; parts of the film were also shot in Pakistan. The soundtrack album, based on old compositions by with lyrics by, was the highest-selling album of the year in India.The film was released on 12 November 2004 during the festival. Veer-Zaara earned over ₹976.4 million worldwide, becoming the in both India and overseas territories. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed to the story, dialogues, performances and sensitive portrayal of. It was described by analysts as having themes pertaining to a shared Punjabi culture, and, among others. The film received several awards, including four at the, including. At the, the film won 7 awards, including,.

It also won the at the. Chopra (pictured) made his return to direction after six years with Veer-Zaara.was due to return to directing after seven years since (1997). After his son completed filming for (2000), they started to look for a new script for Chopra's return as a director. None of the new scripts excited Chopra; he expressed his disdain at the new trend of the films of the time, stating, 'I was tired of television promos. All the semi-clad girls look the same.' Chopra stated he was as nervous of his return as he was while directing his debut (1959).

He then finalized another script and began casting for roles. Aditya then provided a narration of a few scenes of a new script, but conveyed that he would be unable to direct it. Chopra was interested and began to work on the new project.According to Aditya, the story of Veer-Zaara was written as a medium for his father to return to his Punjabi roots. Chopra was born in Lahore, Punjab (present-day Pakistan) and later moved with his family to Jalandhar when he was young.

He travelled to Bombay in 1951, when he was introduced to the film industry. Speaking about the film's theme, Chopra said, 'Veer-Zaara is a humble tribute to my home in Punjab.

It is my tribute to the oneness of people on both sides of the border.' In preparation, Chopra watched videos of Pakistani marriages and consulted Nasreen Rehman, a professor of Cambridge University for the film's portrayal of Pakistani culture, their courts and dialects.While completing the film, Chopra and Aditya had a discussion about the film's title. Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum was one of the contenders for the title, but Veer-Zaara was ultimately chosen. Chopra said, 'The film's lovers Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta are not bothered with the strife around them. For them, love is the only religion.' The title Veer Zaara was initially hinted to mislead audiences. The film's titled was officially confirmed by Sanjeev Kohli, CEO of Yash Raj Films, who stated that the title was chosen after 'much deliberation.'

Chopra stated that he used to have constant arguments with Aditya while filming Veer-Zaara. Cast and crew. & Sanjeev KohliOriginal Composition:Music Re-Created by:Sanjeev KohliReleased18 September 2004Yash Raj MusicSanjeev KohliVeer-Zaara 's soundtrack features 11 songs with music based on old and untouched compositions by the late, as revised by his son Sanjeev Kohli. The vocals are provided by, Ahmed Hussain, Mohammad Hussain and Pritha Mazumder. The lyrics were written. Kohli found Mohan's unused recordings in his cupboard shortly after his death, which was then used for Veer-Zaara upon Chopra's insistence.

Mangeshkar used to sing with; according to Chopra, upon coming for the recording, with tears in her eyes, told him, 'Madan Mohan was like my brother. You Chopra are like my brother.

I feel I have gone back in the past'. The soundtrack of Veer-Zaara was released on CD, and on.

Yash Raj Music also released complete background music of Veer-Zaara titled The Love Legend Themes - Instrumental. After the soundtrack release, Chopra did not allow radiostations to air its songs to generate curiosity.In a soundtrack review, Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com states, 'It will disappoint you at first, but if you listen to it repeatedly, the music will grow on you.' He commended the male singers but felt that Mangheskar somehow 'disappoints', when compared to her previous performances. Ashraf felt that 'Kyon Hawa', sung by, was the best song in the album. Of agrees with Ashraf on the first point, writing, 'While not instantly hummable, they do the job effectively.' In a review of 'Tere Liye', a editor writes, 'Madan Mohan's mastery with tunes is quite apparent in this number, parts of which are used often in the movie.'

Joginder Tuteja of rated it three stars out of five, writing, ' Veer-Zaara is a mixed bag varying from a rich collection of love songs to emotional tracks to a patriotic number, a qawalli, a folk song and a ghazal. While the first half of the album is instantly appealing the second half will slowly grow on you.' A reviewer for applauded the album, calling it 'unique and special'.Mohan was nominated for the at the, and won the at the. Akhtar got nominated for the at the 50th Filmfare Awards for 'Tere Liye', 'Main Yahaan' and 'Aisa Des Hai Mera', winning for 'Tere Liye'. It was the highest-selling music album of the year in India, with sales of around 3 million units.

Veer-Zaara (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) No.TitleSinger(s)Length1.' Tere Liye',05:312.' Main Yahaan Hoon'04:553.'

Aisa Des Hai Mera'Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Maan, Pritha Mazumdar07:074.' Aaya Tere Dar Par'Ahmed Hussain, Mohammad Hussain, Mohd. Vakil, Javed Hussain07:515.' Do Pal'Lata Mangeshkar,04:256.'

Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hain Kahaan'Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan05:437.' Hum To Bhai Jaise Hain'Lata Mangeshkar04:178.'

Kyon Hawa'Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam, Yash Chopra06:119.' Lodi'Lata Mangeshkar, Gurdas Maan, Udit Narayan06:5210.' Tum Paas Aa Rahe Ho'Lata Mangeshkar,05:0911.'

Jaane Kyon'Lata Mangeshkar05:16Release Veer-Zaara was released on 12 November 2004 and promoted with the, 'A Love Legend'. A special screening was conducted in for Pakistani audiences. Apart from that, it was screened at the, where it was received well. On 26 April 2006, Veer-Zaara had its French premiere at The, the biggest theatre in Paris.

It is the first Hindi film to premiere in such a large and luxe venue. It was released in 60 prints in the United Kingdom.

It was released in the United States in 88 prints. In 2017, Veer-Zaara was restrained at the Best of Bollywood series in the United States.On 6 June 2005 released the DVD of Veer-Zaara. The film was released on in December 2009. In September 2007, a book based on the making of the film, titled They Said It, was released. The book contains testimonials from members of the film’s cast and crew and follows the production stages of the film. In January 2006, a bus service was established between Amritsar and Lahore.

Some credit the film for influencing this change. Critical response India Veer-Zaara was well-received by critics, who praised the film's story, dialogues, performances and sensitive portrayal of. Of gave it four stars out of five and comments, 'There's romance, there's a strong dose of emotions, there're songs aplenty, there's drama.

But, most important, it has soul, which has been lacking in most movies of late'. Writing for, Kaveree Bamzai gave a positive review and compliments Khan's performance, writing, 'Khan strides across Aditya Chopra's screenplay with assured ease.' Gave Veer-Zaara a positive review for, praising the performances of the leads as 'old yet passionate, frail yet sublime' and writes, 'The surge of love between two people belonging to entirely different cultures and lands is collected into a quaint and quivering collage of memory and melody.' Writing for Planet Bollywood, gave the film a 9.5/10 rating, called Chopra 'the reigning king of directorial romance' and equated the film's lovers to 'immortal lovers' such as and, among others.

He also praised the technical aspects and performances of the cast, writing the film 'showcases one of the finest group of actors one will ever see on screen together'.Jitesh Pillai of rates it three and a half stars out of five, crediting Aditya's writing and its execution. He writes, 'Yash Chopra's Veer Zaara may be woefully long and meandering. This one works and grabs us where it matters. VZ is one from the heart.' Deepu Madhavan of praised the execution of the plot and writes, 'the love story of Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh and Zaara Hayaat Khan is an ode to ageless romance and timeless love.' Avijit Ghosh gave the film 7/10 in and writes, 'The film works because the stars shine. Preity's Zaara is both restrained and dignified.

This is her most nuanced performance to date.' He criticized the film's length and excessive use of, but finally writes, 'We have an honest-to-the-heart film that remarkably bypasses the bitterness of Indo-Pak relations in a cross-border love story. Veer-Zaara is for all seasons and every reason.' Chitra Mahesh of writes, ' Veer Zaara is inordinately long and sentimental.

Certain things like fabulous camera work, art direction, and sensuousness of the moods, are a given. And you would overlook the cliches simply because there are such good performances, especially from Preity and Rani,' while also appreciating that Khan 'looks good and performs most creditably.'

Sukanya Varma of Rediff.com criticizes Chopra for repeating content from his previous films, while appreciating the performances and finally writes, 'if you are a fan of the Chopra factory of filmmaking and looking for plenty of eye-candy, Veer-Zaara promises to make your Diwali a happy one.' In another review for The Times of India, Teena Malik heavily criticized it in agreement with Verma for repetition of content, and labelled the film 'horrifying'. Overseas As of 18 March 2018, Veer-Zaara has a 'fresh' rating on portal, with 91 percent apporval based on 11 reviews, along with an average rating of 7.9/10. On, which assigns a weighted average to films, it has a score of 67 based on five critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.

The film featured in the 's list of 10 great Bollywood romances, with commentary. Dwyer feels that the film represents the 'much shared culture and history' of the Punjab.

She writes, 'Their dramatization in the film shows Chopra’s skill with film and music.' Anita Gates of writes that Veer Zaara 'would be embraced as fabulously trashy' had it been an American film but credits the cultural impact, writing, 'the cultural assumptions of Veer and Zaara add a welcome element of freshness for American audiences. When Zaara's mother reminds her daughter that women always love fully, with heart and soul, she casually adds, 'Men don't have the strength to love like that.' Derek Elley of observes that while it does not have 'technique and production sheen' as recent Hindi films, Veer-Zaara 's 'in-depth star casting and thorough entertainment values' make it a 'must-see' for Indian filmgoers.Carrie R.

Wheadon of gives it four stars out of five and rates it as 11+, writing, 'Those who watch can't miss the pleas for understanding and peace between India and Pakistan or the film's strong support of equality for women.' She compliments the picturization of the songs, opening,'Even the slower love songs will hold viewers, especially as Zaara dreams about seeing Veer everywhere while she prepares for her wedding.' Manish Gajjar of commented, ' Veer-Zaara has a great storyline with some unpredictable twists and emotions, keeping you engrossed throughout.'

Box office Veer-Zaara was commercially successful at the box office. Prior to the film's release, Adarsh predicted that the film would be a commercial success. It was released in 625 screens in India and grossed ₹24.6 million nett on its opening day, the year's second highest-opening for a film in India. Veer-Zaara topped the week's highest-grossing films in India in the first week, grossing an average of ₹6,85,948 per print. It earned ₹175.7 million nett in its first week, the highest first week collection of an Indian film. Since its release, it topped the weekly charts 39 times in India. It also had the highest weekend collection of the year, earning ₹97.8 million over the weekend.

The film remained at the second position in its second week of release, grossing an average of ₹1,89,502 per print. At the end of its theatrical run, it collected ₹580 million in India, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.The film earned ₹357 million in the overseas markets– ₹152.5 million from the United Kingdom, ₹140 million from the United States and ₹65 million from other territories–making it 2004's highest-grossing Indian production overseas. In its first week in the United Kingdom, the film collected $900,000, for the fourth position on the local box office chart. The film collected the same amount in North America, 15th on the local box office chart. The film was a, with regard to its overseas collection.

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