The conflict intensifies when Karan discovers that the mastermind behind the hijacking is actually Pooja's brother, , who is in league with the terrorist head Akhmash Jalaal (Aditya Pancholi) . What follows is a battle of love and patriotism as the couple faces threats from both terrorists and Pooja's own family. Cast and Crew

The story follows and Pooja (Jividha Sharma) , two college students in Pune who fall deeply in love. Their romance is interrupted when Pooja's flight to Mumbai is hijacked by a terrorist group seeking the release of their leader. In a dramatic turn of events, Karan risks his life to rescue Pooja and the other passengers, becoming a national hero.

Perhaps the most lasting legacy of Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa is its music, composed by the duo with lyrics by Sameer . The soundtrack was the 12th highest-selling album of 2002 in India, with approximately 1.6 million units sold. Popular tracks include:

The film served as a major platform for its lead actors and featured several industry veterans: as Karan Malhotra (his third film appearance) Jividha Sharma as Pooja Varma (her debut as a lead actress) Rajat Bedi as Vijay Varma (Pooja's brother) Aditya Pancholi as Akhmash Jalaal Aruna Irani and Johnny Lever in supporting roles The Iconic Soundtrack

Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa : A Deep Dive into the 2002 Romantic-Action Cult Classic