The art of eye contact! 🤍🧿 . . Dil Se.. (meaning "From the Heart") is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller directed by Mani Ratnam. It is the third installment in Ratnam’s "terrorism trilogy," following Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995). Key Details Release Date: 21 August 1998. Director & Producer: Mani Ratnam, with co-producers Ram Gopal Varma and Shekhar Kapur. Cast: Stars Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala, and marks the film debut of Preity Zinta. Music: Composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics by Gulzar. The soundtrack, featuring hits like "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and "Dil Se Re," sold over six million units in India. Cinematography: Noted for its visuals by Santosh Sivan, which won a National Film Award. Plot Summary The film follows Amarkant "Amar" Varma (Shah Rukh Khan), a program executive for All India Radio who travels to Northeast India to interview citizens regarding the upcoming 50th anniversary of Indian independence. During his travels, he encounters a mysterious woman named Meghna (Manisha Koirala) and falls deeply in love with her. Unbeknownst to him, Meghna is a member of a liberation group involved in a suicide bombing mission. The narrative explores themes of unrequited love and political insurgency. Reception and Legacy Box Office: While the film underperformed at the domestic Indian box office, it was a massive success overseas. It became the first Indian film to enter the top 10 in the United Kingdom box office charts. Awards: It won two National Film Awards (Best Cinematography and Best Audiography) and six Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director and Best Female Debut for Preity Zinta. Cult Status: Over the years, the film has attained a cult following for its nonlinear storytelling and technical brilliance. . . #dilse #shahrukhkhan #manishakoirala #love #edits #🥰Express Emotion