Andaaz Movie Review //top\\ Jun 2026

The original Andaaz (2003) is a defining Bollywood musical drama, best remembered for launching the careers of beauty queens Lara Dutta Priyanka Chopra

We are first introduced to Raj in his college days, where he is best friends with Kajal (Lara Dutta). Their relationship is purely platonic, defined by innocent camaraderie. However, as is often the case in Hindi cinema, Raj falls in love with her. The first half of the film deals with his hesitation to confess his feelings. When he finally gathers the courage, he is met with a heartbreaking revelation: Kajal sees him only as a friend and is already in love with Karan (Aman Verma). andaaz movie review

The screenplay moves at a brisk pace. The first half The original Andaaz (2003) is a defining Bollywood

Fast forward to 2003, and director Raj Kanwar brought a different flavor to the title. This Andaaz was a lavishly produced romantic drama that launched the careers of two future megastars: and Priyanka Chopra . The first half of the film deals with

The film follows Kajal (Karisma), a spoiled heiress whose world crumbles after her mother’s mysterious death. She discovers a connection to a poor woman, Sapna (Juhi Chawla), leading to a tangled web of lies, love, and retribution.

| For Audience Type | Suggested Rating | |------------------|------------------| | General modern viewer | 1.5/5 | | 90s Bollywood fan | 3/5 | | Karisma Kapoor fan | 3.5/5 | | Juhi Chawla fan | 2.5/5 |