Aashiq (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2001, Aashiq is an action, drama and romance film directed by Indra Kumar, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Pooja and Chander Kapoor have a heart-to-heart conversation on the telephone. When they finally meet and all is reveal they both fell in love with each other; Chander lives with his advocate dad Dilip Dev Kapoor while Pooja lives a wealthy but stressful family life with her alcoholic dad, her Dai Maa and a self-senile mother. Unfortunately for them Pooja's parents would like her to marry a person of their choice; this pits Chander against them. Then one day Pooja goes missing and the police headed by a rowdy inspector Mathur arrests Chander for abducting her much to his shock. Then Chander escapes from police custody and begins a man-hunt for Pooja.
Who’s in it. Aashiq stars Bobby Deol as Chander Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor as Pooja, Anupam Kher as Dilip Dev Kapoor and Johnny Lever as Fiance (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Aashiq has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aashiq page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aashiq tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aashiq (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aashiq change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aashiq worth watching?
- Aashiq holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aashiq?
- Aashiq stars Bobby Deol, Karisma Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever and Ashok Saraf.
- When was Aashiq released?
- Aashiq was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.