Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

aabbhhii-73643 Just the way Amar(Shahrukh's character) feels connected to Meghana in a moment, you will connect to this movie instantly. The movie is so intriguing that it keeps you thrilled throughout. Manisha Koirala stands out and shines like a true star. Her breathtaking beauty and strong emotions will make you fall in love with herThe songs are pure gems, be it "Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Aye Ajnabi" , "Jiya Jale", "Dil Se" or "Satrangi re".(While writing this sentence I thought of writing only three song names but all of the songs are so marvellous that one can't stop mentioning them). Mine favourite is the haunting "Aye Ajnabi".The climax scene is going to be etched in your mind as it is very rare in Bollywood movies.

ShazmanPJ Love knows no boundaries! It transcends all boundaries! I just saw this movie for the 3rd time, and this is the first time I really saw it for what it is. A masterpiece. Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Verma, Shehkar Kapoor, Santosh Sivan, Farah Khan, A. R.Rahman, Gulzar, Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala, all combine to paint a portrait of love that cannot be withheld or stopped as long as the heart beats. The way the movie progresses is almost poetic. Using Allama Iqbal's poetry in the background, plus a verse from Ghalib in one of the songs, is pure magic. Special mention to the Cinematography, Choreography and the Background Score. Watch it twice!!

Peter Young This is one of the greatest and most crafted works of the incredible Mani Ratnam. I was stunned by every moment of it and the very first scene was enough for me to get completely hooked. Mr Ratnam's ability to make a grandiose love story and yet keep it starkly realistic is just unbelievable. It makes the viewer believe that true, intense love does not exist only in fairy tales, but in real-life too, with simple and ordinary people. Dil Se is a rare gem of its times - authentic, hard-hitting, gripping, and deeply involving. Some people have deemed it a bit slow and tedious, but according to me the film moves at a steady pace and is totally focused, engaging and captivating.The film's concept: a young, hard-working radio broadcaster falls in love with a mysterious, strangely apathetic woman who is actually a terrorist may have been tackled before by filmmakers around the world, but none has done it the way Mr Ratnam did. He directs this feature with heart and soul and intensifies it with complete mastery, so much that you cannot leave the screen even for one moment (even if you are one of those who prefer skipping the songs). The script is grounded in tension and mystery, and it thankfully avoids sentimentality. And then we also have some genuinely real yet exceptional dialogues, which bring forth a poetic quality that eases the serious proceedings.Every artist involved in this film gives one of their best. A.R Rahman, for one, creates one of the most crafted and beautiful movie soundtracks of his career, giving so much life and essence to the film. The songs flow incredibly well with the film, they never feel unnecessary, they fit the situations, and ultimately enhance the narrative and contribute to the film's mystery and intense atmosphere. "Dil Se Re", "Jiya Jale", "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and "Satrangi Re" - each track is a gem and showcases the greatness of Rahman and Ratnam, who visualises them exceedingly well on-screen. This of course could have been done without Santosh Sivan's brilliant cinematography.The performances are top notch. This is one of Shahrukh Khan's most accomplished and realistic performances. He is intense, witty, vulnerable, believable and convincing as Amar. He portrays a suffering man who would go to any strengths for a woman he hardly knows, and though his character's unconditional love may seem peculiar, he manages to keep it real and balanced. He conveys his feelings, whether it's sorrow, love, pain or anger, in his own inimitable style, using his troubling intensity and nervous mannerisms. One can really feel for the pain in his eyes, which is evident every time he meets this woman who keeps rejecting him. A superb act.Manisha Koirala, one of the most talented dramatic actresses India has seen, is flawless as Meghna. She smiles barely once in the entire film but her expressive eyes and silence speak volumes and always do the job. It's a natural and ambiguous portrayal of a woman who has lost belief in life and love, or at least of someone who compels herself to think so. She brilliantly displays the little nuances which let us sense her constant fights with herself and her struggle to not submit to her feelings every time she faces the bright side of the world, forcefully and firmly fossilising herself for the sake of a mission which must be completed.Preity Zinta, the star herself in her debut film, does something very few actors have been capable of doing: she makes a great impact despite having a very small role. It's a great achievement for any actor to excel and make a lasting impression with a role of such minimal importance and screen time. She is natural, vibrant and very likable, commanding the audience's attention with her strong screen presence and lively persona. She's always been known for her ability to add happiness and positivity to films which are overly serious and dark, and this one is no exception. Her full of life, frank and direct Preeti is one of the most unforgettable characters in recent years.Dil Se is a socially relevant movie but it is a love story at heart and there it scores the most. It may not appeal to all kinds of audiences (in fact, it was a box office failure in India, though a success overseas), more because of its brutally honest depiction of terror and national battle, yet it remains thoroughly fascinating. The film is atmospheric, dark and deep. The only aspects that abstract the viewer from these features may be the energetic music and Preity Zinta's light character. In anyway, it is a picture of great artistic excellence, and I would recommend anyone to see it. The ending is also most unpredictable, only making it more beautiful and memorable.

Ravi Kumar (beravi4) I may be late to comment about this brilliant movie, but i do not want to miss the opportunity to write about my all time favorite movie. Four things go hand in hand with the movie, direction, acting, music & cinematography. Direction - no words can praise the brilliant work done by Mani. He stands apart from his contemporary. One gets a doubt whether its a social movie or a sensitive love story. A thin line separates it. Also the director is so perfect that even the minute details are taken care of ( e.g. train in chhaiya chhaiya, Preeti's wedding dress, to name some).Someone must be bold enough to touch a topic & a territory as he has done. Acting - SRK & Manisha have essayed their finest performance of their lifetime. Be it the romantic interlude or the strange encounter in station every frame is worth watching( watch out the engagement party & final encounter of Amar & Megna). Both have given their best to the character they have donned. Music - Rahman is a real genius. Sometimes u are scared. Sometimes you are taken to Ladakah. Sometimes you are fallen in love. Sometimes you pity for the couple. And most of the times you are spellbound. Rahman has crafted each and every song in a different way, you don't find any song similar to other. Listen to the title & end credits you are sure to be mesmerized. Photography - no wonder why sivan has got so many awards to his credits.Cinematography speaks for itself, be it the jungles of Assam, or the valleys of Ladhak, or the streets of Delhi. You believe what u see. Not to forget the lighting he has used. To put it overall DILSE may not be the best movie of all time, but it is one of the best movie India has produced, which one can proudly say. Watch Dilse for the fine performance of SRK & Manisha. Watch Dilse for the eye catching picturisation. Watch Dilse for its mesmerizing music. watch Dilse for the brilliant direction in an uncharted territory. Watch Dilse for its sheer excellence of the movie itself.