Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein

Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein

Year: 2001

Runtime: 168 mins

Language: Hindi

RomanceDrama

Maddy, a carefree young man, pretends to be Rajeev — the man his love interest Reena is about to marry — in order to win her affection. He courts her under false pretenses, unaware that his deception will soon be uncovered, and must face the inevitable complications when the truth is finally revealed.

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1

Maddy's carefree life and father's dream

The film opens with Madhav 'Maddy' Shastri narrating his carefree life as the son of a music shop owner. His father Deendayal hopes Maddy will someday take over the family business, but Maddy shows little interest. The tone establishes a rivalry with his college rival Sam.

Opening Home / music shop
2

Rivalry begins with Sam at college

Maddy clashes with Rajeev 'Sam' Samra at college, culminating in an attempt to frame Sam. The professors intervene before a fight can break out. Their enmity hints at a long-standing grudge.

College years College
3

Graduation party confrontation

At Sam's graduation party, Maddy tries to provoke him again, but Sam refuses to engage. The encounter ends with a warning that one day Sam will settle the score. The rivalry leaves both men wary of each other's moves.

Graduation day Graduation party
4

Three years later: new life and Delhi sighting

Three years pass; Maddy is a software instructor at a private company, still carefree. While in Delhi, he notices a young woman dancing in the rain with children and is instantly smitten, calling her 'my kinda girl' without knowing her name. This encounter sets the stage for his pursuit.

Three years later Delhi
5

Reena reappears: a wedding and engagement

Maddy later crosses paths with Reena Malhotra at a wedding where he learns she is about to be engaged to Rajeev. Reena has not seen Rajeev in years and doesn’t know what he looks like now. Maddy resolves to win her heart.

Shortly after Delhi encounter Wedding
6

Impersonating Rajeev: five magical days

Pressured by friends and family to act, Maddy impersonates Rajeev until the real one arrives. Over five magical days, he shows affection and sincerity, and their friendship blooms into love. Reena begins to fall for him.

Five days Mumbai / various locations
7

The real Rajeev arrives; the truth comes out

The real Rajeev arrives, revealing he is actually Sam, Maddy's old rival. Sam is furious about the deception and refuses to trust Maddy's intentions. Reena feels betrayed even as she confronts her own feelings.

Right after the impersonation Mumbai
8

Wedding looms; heartbreak and distance

Maddy tries to explain himself to Reena, but she remains unwilling to forgive him as her wedding to Rajeev approaches. The love triangle reaches a breaking point as trust collapses.

Leading up to wedding Not specified; wedding approaching
9

Parking lot confrontation and restraint

Maddy and his friends decide to beat up Rajeev in a parking lot to reclaim Reena, but Maddy quickly gives up and lets Rajeev go back to Reena. This moment marks a turning point as he chooses restraint over revenge.

Near the wedding Parking lot
10

Reena recognizes her feelings

Reena begins to recognize that, despite the deception, she has truly started falling in love with Maddy. Sam does not realize this until the wedding, adding tension to the final days before the ceremony.

Before wedding Not specified
11

Maddy heads to San Francisco

To erase memories of Reena and start anew, Maddy accepts a job transfer to San Francisco. The move represents his attempt to move on from the heartbreak and the past rivalry.

After decisions San Francisco
12

Airport confrontation and final confession

At the airport, Rajeev escorts Reena and reveals heartbreak; he declares that 'we can never be friends' as he departs. Reena and Maddy embrace, admitting their love and choosing a future together.

During departure at wedding Airport

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