Khoobsurat (1999 film)

Khoobsurat (transl. Beautiful) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Sanjay Chhel and produced by Rahul Sughand. It stars Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar alongside an ensemble supporting cast. The film was declared a hit at the box office.^[1]

The film follows Sanjay “Sanju” Shastri, a small-time con man with a fundamentally good heart. After getting into trouble with smuggler Jogia Seth, to whom he owes ₹50 lakhs, Sanju is given a month to repay the debt or face dire consequences. The situation worsens when Gudia, an orphaned girl, is taken hostage to ensure his compliance.

Sanju’s luck shifts when his friend Natwar suggests an elaborate con: posing as “Sanju Shastri,” a long-lost NRI relative the wealthy Chaudhary family has never met. With no other options, Sanju assumes the identity and successfully gains entry into the Chaudhary household.

The family consists of three brothers — the upright and responsible Dilip, the gambling-prone Mahesh, and the absent-minded Satish. Sanju quickly wins over the family by resolving their personal conflicts, particularly helping Dilip’s insecure daughter Shivani find confidence and self-worth. As bonds deepen, Sanju and Shivani fall in love.

However, Sanju’s deception is eventually exposed when he’s caught attempting to flee. In the end, he confronts and defeats Jogia, sets things right, and earns redemption — bringing the story to a traditional happily-ever-after.

• Sanjay Dutt — Sanjay Shastri (Sanju)
• Urmila Matondkar — Shivani Chaudhary
• Paresh Rawal - Jogia Seth (Gangster)
• Om Puri — Dilip Chaudhary (Shivani's father)
• Farida Jalal — Sudha Chaudhary (Dadiji)
• Anjan Srivastav — Dinanath Chaudhary (Dadaji)
• Ashok Saraf — Mahesh Chaudhary
• Himani Shivpuri — Savita (Mahesh's wife)
• Jatin Kanakia — Satish Chaudhary
• Supriya Pilgaonkar Ratna (Satish's wife)
• Johnny Lever — Natwar (Sanju's friend)
• Dinesh Hingoo
• Kashmera Shah as item number for Ghash Khake Ho Gaya
• Sophiya Haque as background dancer

The Songs "Ghoonghat Mein Chand Hoga" and "Mera Ek Sapna Hai" become huge hits.

“Ghoonghat Mein Chaand” and “Mera Ek Sapna Hai”, which became very popular upon release. Other memorable songs often mentioned by fans are the "Bahut Khoobsurat Ho"

• Khoobsurat at IMDb