VEER ZAARA bollywood movies poster

Veer-Zaara is a 2004 Bollywood romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra. The story revolves around Veer Pratap Singh (Shah Rukh Khan), an Indian Air Force pilot, and Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta), a Pakistani woman. The film explores their love story that transcends borders and the complications that arise due to the tensions between their respective countries. Veer, after saving Zaara’s life, falls in love with her, but due to political and familial issues, they are separated for years. The narrative unfolds through a courtroom drama, where Veer, now imprisoned in Pakistan, fights for justice with the help of a Pakistani lawyer, Saamiya (Rani Mukerji). The film touches upon themes of love, sacrifice, patriotism, and the human cost of political conflicts.

Cast:

• Shah Rukh Khan as Veer Pratap Singh
• Preity Zinta as Zaara Hayaat Khan
• Rani Mukerji as Saamiya Siddiqui
• Aman Verma as Shailendra
• Anupam Kher as Zaara’s father
• Divya Dutta as Shabbo
• Hema Malini as Veer’s mother
• Kirron Kher as Zaara’s mother

The film was praised for its emotional depth, music, and performances, especially that of Shah Rukh Khan. It became a massive hit and is considered one of the most iconic love stories in Bollywood.