This movie is like trying to retrieve gold from the river so it does not drift away into nothingness. It is a reminder of the gorgeous past of the late 1980s Hindi cinema. Also, it is the 'Titanic' of Indian cinema. Recently my family put it on and we were immediately glued to the movie. The chemistry between Salman Khan and Bhagyashree is one of a kind, portraying the innocence of youth and the blossoming of their friendship into deep love for each other is truly a heartwarming experience. In my honest opinion, true love between man and woman is a blessing from God and should be cherished. Rima Lagu plays the mother and she does a great job too. May her soul rest in peace. It is unfortunate these kinds of movies will never be made again, at least in my life time due to change in mindset from generation to generation, but this movie is a sweet reminder of the past of what we left behind and will most certainly be an inspiration to future generations who get a chance to watch this classic. Also, after reading some other reviews, I was very happy to see that some people found inspiration to find true love in their lives after watching this movie. This movie is fantastic, the best Hindi movie of all time, and like I said, it is the Titanic of Indian cinema. Unbeatable, unmatched, totally awesome!!!!

The Best Entry Limelight for Salman Khan. Salman Khan and Bhagyashree had excellent young Innocent chemistry and fabulous performances, he was at his level best. Story, screenplay and dialogues were outstanding,Great multi casting and performance by supporting actors, Great vision by Sooraj Barjatya, melodious music, lyrics,choreography was super-hit. Light action with strong background. Climaxwas excellent. Overall: A blockbuster musical and romantic performance for Salman Khan

"Tarana" (1979) was perhaps the last movie from the Rajshri banner which delivered a super-hit and then followed spate of flops. A decade later 1989, Sooraj Barjatya stealthily pulled a miraculous feat. The end result was "Maine Pyar Kiya". He ensured the product was high on family values which Rajshri banner is best known for. In all honesty ad-mist all the contaminated films that were around "Maine Pyar Kiya" was a whiff of fresh air. Loaded with ten songs it was Bollywood musical at its best. With the unadulterated & pristine love-story Sooraj ensured the young generation walked over the clouds. Every teenager was practically mouthing the lines from "Maine Pyar Kiya" (predominantly "No sorry, no thanks" and "I love you so much that it hurts" Ouch!!). Nearly forgot, the nation had suddenly taken penchant for the pigeons as Mr. Barjatya in the performance review did a job enlargement (read that makeover of a postman). Bhagyashree became a national persona of "girl next door". Just like Dimple Kapadia she bid adieu to the stardom to live happily ever-after. How I wish all the fairy-tales would turn true.Salman Khan became every teenager's poster boy. The nation suddenly looked up to this guy's well tones muscles who gave a new meaning for a must-have qualities of an actor.Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo & Rajeev Varma were adequate. Lakshmikant Berde was a new comedian on the block. Sadly he couldn't catapult to the same success levels in subsequent outings. Raam-Laxman, a Rajshri regular suddenly was the most sought-after musician and needless to say, he made hay while the sun shines. Lata as usual was her melodious best. S P Bala was once again noticed after "Ek Duje Ke Liye" and became Salman Khan's regular playback for a while. Sooraj Barjatya poured his heart and soul into "Maine Pyar Kiya" and it showed. Sadly his subsequent ventures could not match up to the pinnacle of "Maine Pyar Kiya".

This movie reminded me of what love really was. Today in our society we are so stuck in the whole concept of dating and sex that we actually don't let relationships grow healthily like we used to. This movie portrays a real relationship growing slowly and both the characters going through friendship, that inevitable.."what exactly are we" section...love, sex, passion and true love. I loved how Sooraj Barjatya showed how the characters comfortably fell in love without really even knowing it - thus turning into that "what exactly are we" stage. I also loved how he portrayed the sexual tension between the characters of Prem and Suman. When Prem - who just finished working out and was all sweaty and such - pushed Suman into the wall and stared into her eyes. I applaud Sooraj B. and Salman Khan for such a well done scene. It showed that the relationship was going into a different direction then everyone had thought it would. Also the scene on the balcony was very well done because even though she was practically nude and seducing him they did not even have sex. He was just appreciating her for how beautiful she was. Now that I've stopped obsessing about my favorite scenes... the music was very well written..my favorite being Dil Deewana. Choreography could have been better but it was tolerable. Beautiful locations. Acting is first rate. Reema Lagoo, Alok Nath...all the older actors did justice to their characters. Mohnesh Behl was suitably slimy. Bhagyashree was very beautiful and did an eloquent job. Salman Khan is the surprise bag here. For his second movie I could not believe how much passion and emotion he put into making Prem. You feel everything for Prem, sadness, joy, anger. Hats off to Salman for creating a brilliant empathetic character who totally stole the show. This movie touched my heart and hopefully if u appreciate true love u also will feel as though you've been touched too.