Box Office Disaster / 2 hours and 25 minutes of the film is a disaster, but these 3 songs became very famous

Box Office Disaster: There are moments in every person's life that set them apart. These moments are sometimes found during a journey, sometimes in relationships, and sometimes through unexpected experiences. These moments give a person a special feeling. People keep these moments alive in their stories, words, or memories. In Indian cinema, too, makers have presented such moments to audiences in the form of stories, but these stories don't always win the hearts of audiences. One such film, released 24 years ago, proved to be a major box office disaster. Let's talk about the 2001 film "Albela."

The Biggest Disaster of 24 Years

"Albela" was a film that featured several major stars, yet it failed to impress audiences. The film earned slightly more than its budget, but neither its story nor its emotions resonated with audiences. However, three of the film's seven songs became so popular that people still listen to and enjoy them. The film is still available on OTT platforms like Prime Video and YouTube, where it can be watched.

This flop film was released in 2001.

'Albela' was a Hindi romantic comedy film released in 2001, directed by Deepak Sarin and produced by Tips Films. The film starred Govinda, Aishwarya Rai, Jackie Shroff, Namrata Shirodkar, Saeed Jaffrey, and Sanjay Mishra. The music was composed by Jatin-Lalit, which became very popular at the time. Instead of a love triangle, the story was woven around the love and relationships between four people, making it unique.

The film's story failed to win hearts.

The story revolves around Tony (Govinda), a tour guide in Goa. Tony meets Sonia (Aishwarya Rai), who has come to India from abroad to visit her mother's grave. Tony helps her and gradually falls in love with her. However, Sonia is already in love with Prem (Jackie Shroff). Meanwhile, Tony's childhood friend, Nina (Namrata Shirodkar), is deeply in love with him but is unable to express her feelings. The story, a blend of friendship, love, and unfulfilled desires, failed to fully engage audiences.

A modest collection had to be made.

"Albela" marked the first time Govinda and Aishwarya Rai appeared on screen. The film's budget was approximately ₹10 crore, and it grossed ₹10.52 crore in India and ₹18.81 crore worldwide. While the film recovered slightly, it failed to meet audience expectations. Ticket sales were also average, with only about 6.5 million people seeing it in theaters. This is why it was categorized as a "below average" flop.

Three songs from the film became very popular.

"Albela" received a rating of only 3.7/10 on IMDb, indicating its failure. Still, if you want to enjoy Govinda's brilliant comic timing or Aishwarya Rai's beauty, this film could be a good choice. The film featured seven songs: "Haye Mera Dil Tu Le Ja Le Ja", "Dil Hamara Hua Hai Kisi Ka", "Kaho To Zara", "Sar Se Sark Gayi", "Main Albela Main Deewana", "Haiya Hoon Kya Masti", and "Hato Tum Baaju". Of these, "Kaho To Zara", "Haye Mera Dil Tu Le Ja Le Ja", and "Dil Hamara Hua Hai Kisi Ka" became very famous and remain popular even today.

"Albela" can still be watched today.

Although "Albela" failed to win over audiences in its time, its songs and Govinda's comedy still give it a special place. If you want to watch this film, you can easily find it on Prime Video and YouTube. This film may be a great choice for those who enjoy the light-hearted stories and music of old Hindi cinema.