Mela (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2000, Mela is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Dharmesh Darshan, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Roopa, a beautiful young village belle is much loved by the villagers of Chandanpur. Chandanpur celebrates a huge Mela every year and this year, they invite a Minister to inaugurate it. In an assassination attempt that follows, a massacre takes place. Chandanpur is devastated and Roopa's family gets wiped out. She vows revenge. Into her life enter two men, the gregarious Kishan and the volatile Shankar, causing much upheaval in their relationship.
Who’s in it. Mela stars Aamir Khan as Kishan Pyare, Twinkle Khanna as Roopa Singh, Faisal Khan as Shankar Shane and Johnny Lever as Insp. Pakkad Singh (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Mela has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mela 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 Mela (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mela change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mela worth watching?
- Mela holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mela?
- Mela stars Aamir Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Faisal Khan, Johnny Lever and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
- When was Mela released?
- Mela was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.