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Earth (1998 film)

Earth (1947: Earth), Deepa Mehta's 1998 Canada-India drama, second in her Elements Trilogy after Fire, adapts Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India, following Parsi girl Lenny in 1947 Lahore during Partition.

English Babu Desi Mem

English Babu Desi Mem is a 1996 Hindi comedy-drama-musical directed by Praveen Nischol, starring Shah Rukh Khan in a triple role, Sonali Bendre, and Saeed Jaffrey; released 26 January 1996, a flop grossing ₹3.78 crore nett, loosely based on It Started in Naples.

Godmother (गॉडमदर)

Godmother (गॉडमदर) is a 1999 Hindi biographical crime drama directed by Vinay Shukla, starring Shabana Azmi as Rambhi, inspired by Gujarat gangster-politician Santokben Jadeja; it won six National Film Awards including Best Hindi Feature Film.

Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (हज़ार चौरासी की माँ)

Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (हज़ार चौरासी की माँ), also Mother of 1084, is Govind Nihalani's 1998 Hindi film adapting Mahasweta Devi's Bengali novel Hajar Churashir Ma, starring Jaya Bachchan as Sujata Chatterjee and winning the 1997 National Award for Best Hindi Film.

Henna (film)

Henna is a 1991 Hindi romantic drama by R.K. Films, directed by Randhir Kapoor from Raj Kapoor's unfinished project, starring Rishi Kapoor, Zeba Bakhtiar, and Ashwini Bhave in a cross-border Kashmir love story with music by Ravindra Jain.

Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (होगी प्यार की जीत)

Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (होगी प्यार की जीत), listed as Jayam on some platforms, is a 1999 Hindi masala film directed by P. Vasu, produced by Anil Sharma, starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Neha, and Mayuri Kango; a semi-hit with music by Anand-Milind.

Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya

Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya (होते होते प्यार हो गया), also spelled Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, is a 1999 Hindi romantic drama directed by Firoz Irani, starring Kajol, Atul Agnihotri, Jackie Shroff, and Ayesha Jhulka; a box-office disaster with a one-star Times of India review.

Hu Tu Tu (हु तू तू)

Hu Tu Tu (हु तू तू) is Gulzar's 1999 Hindi political drama, released 22 January 1999, starring Tabu, Suniel Shetty, Nana Patekar, and Suhasini Mulay; his last film as director and a box-office flop despite an 86% Tomatometer.

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (हम आपके दिल में रहते हैं)

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (हम आपके दिल में रहते हैं) is a 1999 Hindi romantic drama directed by Satish Kaushik, starring Anil Kapoor and Kajol in a one-year marriage-contract story; a Super Hit from Suresh Productions.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (हम आपके हैं कौन..!)

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (हम आपके हैं कौन..!) is Sooraj Barjatya's 1994 Rajshri Hindi family musical starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, a Nadiya Ke Paar remake that broke Sholay's box office record.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (हम दिल दे चुके सनम)

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (हम दिल दे चुके सनम), also released as Straight from the Heart, is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 1999 Hindi romantic drama starring Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn, adapted from Na Hanyate, with music by Ismail Darbar.

Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (हम हैं राही प्यार के)

Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (हम हैं राही प्यार के) is a 1993 Hindi romantic comedy-drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, a Superhit that won Filmfare Best Film and Best Actress.

Hum Saath-Saath Hain (हम साथ-साथ हैं)

Hum Saath-Saath Hain (हम साथ-साथ हैं), also called We Stand United, is Sooraj Barjatya's 1999 Rajshri Productions Hindi family drama, a Ramayana-inspired joint-family story starring Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Mohnish Bahl, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor, and Sonali Bendre; released 5 November 1999, it was 1999's top-grossing Hindi film.

Hyderabad Blues

Hyderabad Blues (1998) is Nagesh Kukunoor's self-funded indie debut about an NRI returning to Hyderabad after 12 years in the US, facing arranged-marriage pressure; a landmark of Indian independent cinema.

Ishq (1997 film)

Ishq is a 1997 Hindi romantic action comedy directed by Indra Kumar, produced by Gordhan Tanwani for Baba Films, starring Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Juhi Chawla; released 28 November 1997, a Super Hit and 1997's third-highest grosser.

Jaan Tere Naam (जान तेरे नाम)

Jaan Tere Naam (जान तेरे नाम) is a 1992 Hindi romantic drama directed by Deepak Balraj Vij, marking the screen debuts of Ronit Roy and Farheen.

Jaanam Samjha Karo (जानम समझा करो)

Jaanam Samjha Karo (जानम समझा करो) is a 1999 Hindi romantic comedy-drama directed by Andaleeb Sultanpuri, starring Salman Khan and Urmila Matondkar, music by Anu Malik; a box-office flop despite a bumper opening.

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (जब प्यार किसी से होता है)

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (जब प्यार किसी से होता है) is a 1998 Hindi romantic drama directed by Deepak Sareen, starring Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna.

Jeet (जीत) (1996 film)

Jeet (जीत) is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, starring Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, and Karisma Kapoor.

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (जो जीता वही सिकंदर)

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (जो जीता वही सिकंदर), 1992 Hindi coming-of-age sports drama by Mansoor Khan, produced by Nasir Hussain, starring Aamir Khan; Dehradun cycle-race plot, Jatin-Lalit music, compared to Breaking Away.

Judaai (जुदाई) (1997 film)

Judaai (जुदाई) is a 1997 Hindi romantic comedy drama directed by Raj Kanwar, starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Urmila Matondkar; a remake of Telugu Subhalagnam about a wife who sells her husband for 2 crores, grossing ₹28.77 crores.

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (कभी हाँ कभी ना)

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (कभी हाँ कभी ना), aka Sometimes Yes Sometimes No, is Kundan Shah's 1994 Hindi romantic comedy-drama starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, and Deepak Tijori; released 25 February 1994, it won Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Film and Best Actor.

Kal Ki Awaz

Kal Ki Awaz (कल की आवाज़), 1992 Hindi action film by B.R. and Ravi Chopra, starring Dharmendra as a police commissioner whose daughter is kidnapped; music Nadeem-Shravan.

Kareeb (करीब)

Kareeb (करीब) is a 1998 Hindi romance drama directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, starring Bobby Deol and Shabana Raza, set in Rewalsar, Himachal Pradesh; a dowry-theft plot, Anu Malik music, and a box office flop.

Kasak (कसक) (1992 film)

Kasak (कसक) is a 1992 Hindi remake of Mani Ratnam's Mouna Ragam, directed by K. Bapaiah, starring Rishi Kapoor, Neelam Kothari, and Chunky Pandey; completed 1990, released January 1992, a flop.

Khamoshi: The Musical

Khamoshi: The Musical (खामोशी: द म्यूज़िकल) is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 1996 Hindi directorial debut, starring Manisha Koirala as the hearing daughter of deaf-mute parents, with music by Jatin–Lalit; a flop on release, it won five Filmfare Awards.

Khuda Gawah (ख़ुदा गवाह)

Khuda Gawah (ख़ुदा गवाह) is a 1992 Hindi epic action film directed by Mukul S. Anand, starring Amitabh Bachchan and a double-role Sridevi; third-highest grosser of 1992, shot partly in Afghanistan, and distinct from the 2026 Pakistani TV serial of the same name.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (कुछ कुछ होता है)

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (कुछ कुछ होता है) is Karan Johar's 1998 Hindi romantic drama debut starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Salman Khan; an All Time Blockbuster that won eight Filmfare Awards and the National Award for Best Popular Film.

Laadla (लाडला) (1994 film)

Laadla (लाडला), 1994 Hindi masala film directed by Raj Kanwar, starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Raveena Tandon; a hit about a union leader forced to marry the mill owner, with music by Anand-Milind.

Lamhe

Lamhe (लम्हे, "Moments") is a 1991 Yash Chopra Hindi romantic drama starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in a double role, a box-office flop that won five Filmfare Awards and became a cult classic.