Kya Kehna is 2000 Bollywood film starring Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Chandrachur Singh, Anupam Kher and Farida Jalal. It was directed by Kundan Shah and premiered on 19 May 2000.
The film was a surprise hit[1] and established Zinta's career as an actress. The film dealt with the taboo issue of pre-marital pregnancy and the views of society.
Plot
The story is about Priya Bakshi (Preity Zinta), the daughter of Gulshan (Anupam Kher) and Rohini Bakshi (Farida Jalal). Priya has her parents, brothers and best friend, Ajay (Chandrachur Singh) who all love and support her. She enters her first year in college and catches the eye of Rahul (Saif Ali Khan) who quickly becomes attracted to her. She succumbs to his charm but her brothers and parents are not sure about Rahul. His womanizing nature worries them and they tell her to stay away from him. However, Priya is unable to leave Rahul. She convinces her parents to meet him but when they talk about marriage, he backs off and leaves Priya.
Preity Zinta
Priya is devastated but moves on with her life. She learns that she is pregnant with Rahul's child. Her parents go to Rahul to talk about marriage but to their shock he refuses to marry her. Priya is faced with a decision, and she chooses to keep the child. Her decision prompts her father to kick her out the house. Alone and neglected, Priya is devastated, but her parents and brothers find it hard to live without her and they bring her home. She now has to face society and try to overcome the disdain of her neighbors, among others. Society virtually ostracizes her and her family. She eventually gains the support of those who had earlier disrespected her. At the same time she manages to change Rahul's views as well and he decides to marry her. However, Priya has already given her heart to Ajay and they get married.
MusicKya Kehna
Soundtrack album by Rajesh Roshan Released 2000 Genre Film soundtrack Label Tips Music Films Producer Rajesh Roshan
The soundtrack of the film contains 8 songs. The music is conducted by the award-winning composer Rajesh Roshan, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.No. Title Artist(s) Length
- "Ae Sanam Meri Bahon" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu 06.13
- "Dekhiye Aji Jaaneman" Alka Yagnik Udit Narayan 05:30
- "Dil Ka Koi Tukda" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan 06:15
- "In Kadmon Ke Neeche" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu 05:19
- "Jaaneman Jaane Jaan" Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam 05:35
- "Kya Kehna" Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan 04:27
- "O Soniye Dil Jaaniye" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam 05:41
- "Pyara Bhaiya Mera" Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu 04:40
Awards Filmfare Best Story Award - Honey Irani IIFA Award for Technical Excellence - Best Screenplay - Farhan Akhtar Sansui Best Actress Award - Preity Zinta
