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| I Hate Luv Storys | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Punit Malhotra |
| Written by | Punit Malhotra |
| Produced by | Hiroo Yash Johar Karan Johar Ronnie Screwvala |
| Starring | Imran Khan Sonam Kapoor |
| Narrated by | Imran Khan Sonam Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Ayananka Bose |
| Edited by | Akiv Ali |
| Music by | Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Background Score: Salim–Sulaiman[1] |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹25 crore[citation needed] |
| Box office | ₹72.52 crore[3] |
I Hate Luv Storys is a 2010IndianHindi-languageromantic comedy film written and directed byPunit Malhotra, in his directorial debut. It was jointly produced by Hiroo Yash Johar andKaran Johar underDharma Productions, andRonnie Screwvala underUTV Motion Pictures, marking the first collaboration between the two studios. The film starsImran Khan andSonam Kapoor in lead roles. Set in modern-dayMumbai andQueenstown, New Zealand, the narrative follows Jay, anassistant director who disdains romantic films, and Simran, a romantic at heart, as they navigate contrasting ideologies about love and relationships.
The film's soundtrack was composed byVishal–Shekhar, with lyrics byAnvita Dutt Guptan,Kumaar, andVishal Dadlani.[4]Principal photography took place in Mumbai andNew Zealand. The film also featured a promotional mobile video game developed byUTV Indiagames.[5]
Released theatrically on 2 July 2010,I Hate Luv Storys received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised its concept, music, cinematography, humor, costumes, and the performances of Khan and Kapoor, though its screenplay and pacing received criticism. The film emerged as a commercial success, grossing ₹720 million (US$9 million) worldwide, ranking as theeighth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
At the56th Filmfare Awards, the film received four nominations—Best Music Director (Vishal–Shekhar),Best Lyricist (Vishal Dadlani for "Bin Tere"),Best Male Playback Singer (Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Bin Tere"), andBest Female Playback Singer (Shreya Ghoshal for "Bahara").
Simran Saluja, anart director with a deep love forBollywoodromances, leads what appears to be a perfect life. She isengaged to Raj Dholakia, a dependable and considerate man, and works on high-profile film sets, including those directed by Veer Kapoor, a filmmaker known for hisromantic dramas. Simran is assigned to Veer’s upcoming project,Pyaar Pyaar Pyaar, where she meets Jay Dhingra, Veer's cynicalassistant director who openly mocks the genre and claims not to believe in love.
Initially, Simran and Jay clash due to their opposing views on romance. However, as they work together, a friendship gradually develops between them. Jay's irreverent charm begins to appeal to Simran, while Jay, despite his aversion to sentiment, finds himself enjoying her company.
Over time, Simran realizes that she has fallen in love with Jay and begins to doubt her feelings for Raj. She confesses her love to Jay, but he is taken aback and clarifies that he never saw their relationship as anything beyond friendship. Devastated by his response, Simran distances herself and departs early for the film's overseas schedule inQueenstown, New Zealand.
Jay misses Simran's presence and begins to reflect on his own feelings, eventually realizing that he, too, has fallen in love with her. He joins the team in Queenstown and, encouraged by Veer, prepares a romantic gesture to confess his feelings. However, Simran, now engaged again to Raj and wary of hurting him, rejects Jay’s proposal.
Upon returning to Mumbai, Jay tries to move on but remains despondent. His friends and his mother—whose bitterdivorce shaped Jay's disillusionment with love—urge him not to give up. Motivated, Jay attempts to win Simran back by making her jealous but soon realizes his actions are misguided.
Meanwhile, Raj proposes marriage, and Simran accepts. However, she soon realizes that her heart still belongs to Jay. She ends her engagement and attends the premiere ofPyaar Pyaar Pyaar, hoping to see Jay. Meanwhile, Jay, on his way to the airport, has a final conversation with his mother and decides to follow his heart. He rushes to the premiere, finds Simran outside the venue, and confesses his love. The two reconcile and embrace, finally accepting their love for one another.
The titleI Hate Luv Storys is aideliberate misspelling chosen fornumerological reasons.[6] The film marked the directorial debut ofPunit Malhotra and was jointly produced byDharma Productions andUTV Motion Pictures, their first collaboration.Principal photography took place inMumbai andQueenstown, New Zealand.[3]
I Hate Luv Storys was released on 2 July 2010 across 1,050 screens in India.[7] It collected ₹6.77 crore on its opening day and ₹22.71 crore over its first weekend. The first-week total was ₹31.78 crore. It went on to earn ₹43.46 crore net in India, with a gross of ₹59.55 crore. Overseas, the film earned approximately US$3.09 million (₹14.44 crore), bringing its worldwide gross to around ₹73.99 crore.[8] Made on a budget of ₹23 crore, the film was declared a hit byBox Office India.[9]
I Hate Luv Storys received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.Sukanya Verma ofRediff.com awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the lead performances and writing, "It's Sonam and Imran's collective persona and their free-flowing chemistry that makes all the difference."[10]Nikhat Kazmi ofTimes of India gave it 3 out of 5, describing it as "extremely simplistic, uni-layered and terribly predictable," though she appreciated the performances.[11] Gaurav Malani ofIndiaTimes also rated it 3 out of 5, calling the film "another love story, and that too a dull one."[12]
Taran Adarsh ofBollywood Hungama rated the film 3.5 out of 5, calling it "a young and vibrant love story with tremendous appeal for the yuppies," and praised the chemistry between the leads and its musical score.[13] Rahul Nanda ofFilmfare rated it 3 out of 5, stating, "The film never equals the sum of all its parts, but it's impossible to deny the energy with which it keeps the plot ticking on."[14] Subhash K. Jha, however, called the film "a disappointment."[15]The Hindu noted that while Imran Khan returned to familiar territory, Sonam Kapoor "lights up the proceedings" and exhibits "intelligent innocence," though it remains underexplored.[16]
| Award | Date of the ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Cine Awards | 14 January 2011 | Most Promising Director | Punit Malhotra | Nominated | [17][18] |
| Best Track of the Year | "Bin Tere" | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Bin Tere" | Nominated | |||
| Screen Awards | 22 January 2011 | Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Imran Khan | Nominated | [19] |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Ghoshal for "Bahara" | Won | |||
| Filmfare Awards | 29 January 2011 | Best Music Director | Vishal–Shekhar | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Lyricist | Vishal Dadlani for "Bin Tere" | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer | Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Bin Tere" | Nominated | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Ghoshal for "Bahara" | Nominated | |||
| Stardust Awards | 6 February 2011 | Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance | Imran Khan | Nominated | [21] |
| Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance | Sonam Kapoor | Nominated | |||
| IIFA Awards | 23–25 June 2011 | Best Music Director | Vishal–Shekhar | Nominated | [22] |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Bin Tere" | Nominated | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Ghoshal for "Bahara" | Nominated |
| I Hate Luv Storys | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 25 May 2010 (2010-05-25) | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 38:48 | |||
| Label | Sony India | |||
| Producer | Karan Johar | |||
| Vishal–Shekhar chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack ofI Hate Luv Storys was composed by the musical duoVishal–Shekhar, with lyrics byAnvita Dutt Guptan,Kumaar, andVishal Dadlani. It features five original songs along with three remixes and was released bySony Music India on 25 May 2010.
The album received positive reviews from music critics. Parimal M. Rohit ofBuzzine Bollywood called it "phenomenally and breathtakingly romantic," praising its "smooth beats and hypnotic vocals," and described it as one of the most complete Bollywood soundtracks of the year.[23] GuitaristEhsaan Noorani of theShankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio contributed to the guitar arrangements. Additionally, a portion of the track "Bahara" was later sampled in Bulgarian pop-folk singer Tedi Aleksandrova's song "Dai Mi Svoboda".
| Track | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Jab Mila Tu" | Vishal Dadlani | Anvita Dutt Guptan | 4:11 |
| 02 | "Bin Tere" | Shafqat Amanat Ali,Sunidhi Chauhan | Vishal Dadlani | 5:30 |
| 03 | "I Hate Luv Storys" | Vishal Dadlani | Kumaar | 4:45 |
| 04 | "Sadka Kiya" | Suraj Jagan,Mahalakshmi Iyer | Anvita Dutt Guptan | 5:43 |
| 05 | "Bahara" | Shreya Ghoshal,Sona Mohapatra | Kumaar | 5:25 |
| 06 | "Bin Tere" (Reprise) | Shekhar Ravjiani | Vishal Dadlani | 3:40 |
| 07 | "Bahara" (Chill Version) | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Kumaar | 4:04 |
| 08 | "Bin Tere" (Remix by DJ Kiran Kamath) | Shafqat Amanat Ali,Sunidhi Chauhan | Vishal Dadlani | 5:28 |
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