Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgn starrer Sanjay Leela Bhansali film gets special premiere at Indian Film Festival in Rome : Bollywood News

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was recently screened at the Indian Film Festival in Rome, in an event presented by the Embassy of India, Rome. The special premiere of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Ajay Devgn in lead roles, brought together members of the diplomatic community, cinephiles, and cultural enthusiasts for a showcase of one of Hindi cinema’s noted romantic dramas.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgn starrer Sanjay Leela Bhansali film gets special premiere at Indian Film Festival in Rome

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgn starrer Sanjay Leela Bhansali film gets special premiere at Indian Film Festival in RomeOriginally released in 1999, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is a poignant tale of a love triangle featuring the trio together for the first time in lead roles. The film, known for its music, elaborate production design and emotional narrative, has continued to enjoy a strong recall value over the years. Its screening in Rome served as an opportunity for international audiences to revisit the film on the big screen.

Attendees at the festival responded warmly to the presentation, with applause marking several key moments in the narrative. The film’s visual design — including its detailed sets and traditional costumes — drew particular attention, along with its soundtrack, which remains popular more than two decades after its release. The event also underlined the ongoing interest in Indian cinema among global audiences.

Bhansali, who has helmed several large-scale productions over the years, is often cited among filmmakers who have contributed significantly to the visual and musical grammar of mainstream Hindi cinema. With films such as Devdas, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat to his credit, he has built a reputation for mounting ambitious projects that combine classical storytelling with stylised presentation.

The Rome premiere highlighted the cross-cultural appeal of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, reaffirming its place as one of the defining films of its era. As Indian cinema continues to find platforms across international festivals, such screenings contribute to sustained global engagement with its legacy titles.

Bhansali is currently working on his upcoming film Love and War, which is expected to be his next major directorial venture. The film, which is expected to be a romantic drama set against the backdrop of a war, will bring together Ranbir Kapoor, his real-life wife Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in never-seen-before avatar. It is expected to hit cinemas this year.

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