Review of Dhadkan (2000) by Bruce S — 05 Feb 2011

Dhadkan is the story of two guys vying for the love of the same girl Anjali, (Shilpa Shetty) a rich girl who hails from a well- to-do influential family. Her father Mr. Singhal (Kiran Kumar) is a renowned businessman who has great dreams for his daughter. But Anjali is in love with Dev (Sunil Shetty) who does not have a wealthy background, however, Anjali does not feel that this should be a problem.

Dev loves Anjali but at the same time he is also aware of his financial shortcomings. He is very candid about his lack of wealth with her dad. This repulses her dad, and he refuses to approve of Dev. The parents arrange a marriage instead with a wealthy suitor, Ram (Akshay Kumar) who her parents believe will be a perfect match for her. Then Dev returns to her life, not as the poor and penniless Dev, but a multi-millionaire. Now Anjali finds herself on the crossroads where she has to choose between her husband and her lover.

The story was a basic Bollywood love triangle, with a twist this time. But there is something that makes Dhadkan unforgettable, it's the music, with its well-choreographed songs with meaningful lyrics.