27 Years Later, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai Still Has Us Believing in Love (and a Great Soundtrack)

Tips Films & Music took a trip down memory lane this week, celebrating 27 years of Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, the romantic musical that gave us not only chart-topping songs but also a reformed Salman Khan as a charming, accidental dad. Their social media tribute features a classic clip of Suraj (Khan) wooing Komal (Twinkle Khanna) with grand gestures, accompanied by the cheeky caption: “If they don’t convince you like this, are they really the one?” A fair question—and one that has fans humming along and questioning their own standards.

Directed by Deepak Sareen, the 1998 film is remembered as a breezy blend of comedy, emotional drama, and full-throttle Bollywood romance. Suraj, a notorious playboy, is forced to clean up his act when he finds out he has a son—Kabir—and, in the process, falls genuinely in love with Komal. Cue several misunderstandings, emotional realizations, and of course, a few classic rain-drenched music montages. Namrata Shirodkar made her acting debut in the film, adding an extra layer of nostalgia to this cinematic throwback.

The soul of Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, however, lies in its music. With Jatin-Lalit at the helm and Anand Bakshi penning the lyrics, the film gifted Bollywood some of its most hummable love ballads. Kumar Sanu’s velvet vocals helped define the era’s romantic mood—soft, earnest, and just melodramatic enough to make you believe anything was possible with a little music and a lot of love. It’s no wonder the soundtrack still lives rent-free in playlists more than two decades later.

In a time when modern love often boils down to dating apps and two-sentence replies, revisiting a film like Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai feels like slipping into a more sentimental era. One where love meant grand declarations, slow-motion montages, and Kumar Sanu playing in the background. As Tips Films reminds us, if they’re not chasing you down a hillside with a soulful track playing—are they even the one?