DIL TO PAGAL HAI (1997) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, SONGS & SOUNDTRACK

Dil To Pagal Hai is Yash Chopra's 1997 musical romance about three dancers — Rahul, Pooja and Nisha — caught in a love triangle inside a Mumbai dance troupe.

The film approaches its 29th anniversary in late October 2026 and remains one of Hindi cinema's defining musicals, celebrated for its evergreen songs and landmark choreography. For more on its stars, read our Shah Rukh Khan biography and Madhuri Dixit biography.

Movie Facts

Release Date: 31 October 1997 (note: YRF's own video description lists 30 Oct 1997 as the premiere date)

Director: Yash Chopra

Banner: Yash Raj Films

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan (Rahul), Madhuri Dixit (Pooja), Karisma Kapoor (Nisha), Akshay Kumar (Ajay), plus Farida Jalal, Deven Verma and Aruna Irani

Genre: Hindi musical romantic film

Runtime: 180 minutes

Box Office: ~₹71.86 crore worldwide (highest-grossing Indian film of 1997)

Awards: 8 Filmfare Awards (incl. Best Film, Best Actor Shah Rukh Khan, Best Actress Madhuri Dixit, Best Supporting Actress Karisma Kapoor) + 3 National Film Awards (incl. Best Popular Film)

Soundtrack & Music

Music Director: Uttam Singh

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Labels: YRF Music (digital) / Saregama (physical)

Soundtrack Released: 27 August 1997

Album Sales: ~12.5 million — the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of 1997

Choreography: Shiamak Davar and Farah Khan

The verified 10-track album list (title + singers):

1. Dil To Pagal Hai — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
2. Are Re Are — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
3. Bholi Si Surat — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
4. Dholna — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
5. Le Gayi — Asha Bhosle (Udit Narayan in the extended film version)
6. Pyar Kar — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
7. Koi Ladki Hai — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
8. Ek Duje Ke Vaaste — Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan
9. Are Re Are (Part 2) — Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
10. The Dance of Envy — Instrumental

Note: an 11th track, Kitni Hai Bekarar Yeh (Lata Mangeshkar, Kumar Sanu), was an unreleased song only launched by YRF in 2008 — it is NOT part of the 1997 album.

Fun fact: this was the first Bollywood film shot in Baden-Baden and Europa Park, Germany, and Shahid Kapoor appears uncredited as a background dancer in "Le Gayi".

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official Dil To Pagal Hai trailer, released by Yash Raj Films on the official YRF YouTube channel:

FAQs

When was Dil To Pagal Hai released?

Dil To Pagal Hai was released on 31 October 1997 (YRF lists the premiere as 30 Oct 1997).

Who composed the music of Dil To Pagal Hai?

The music was composed by Uttam Singh, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi.

What are the hit songs of Dil To Pagal Hai?

The hit songs include the title track, Are Re Are, Bholi Si Surat, Dholna, Le Gayi and Koi Ladki Hai.

How many Filmfare Awards did Dil To Pagal Hai win?

The film won 8 Filmfare Awards, including Best Film.

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