After a success of "Bombay," Mani Ratnam came with "Dil Se..." People had a lot of expectation with the film watching its promos. But the film wasn't accepted by the viewers and was a flop. Hadn't watched the movie till date reading the rave reviews it got at the time. Well, after watching the whole movie, I just questioned myself what was really in the film to like about. The story was just not happening, performances were not to the mark, and the end just stretched on and on; and what I felt of the movie was utterly unconvincing and boring.

Shahrukh falling for Manisha Koirala and pursuing her even after her rejection is just not convincing. Mani Ratnam had a special purpose in "Bombay" whereas "Dil Se" seem to be misleading patronizing terrorism. The film couldn't be a political drama nor a romantic movie. The film refers no historical event for which it remains meaningless. Performance wise, Shahrukh makes a routine role; and nowhere he comes out of his regular image. Manisha Koirala fails to impress this time, and Priety Zinta makes her debut in a slight role and fulfils a bit of glamour. The only saving grace of the movie is the big canvass of the movie including the nice photography and AR Rehman's stunning music and background score. Just like Subash Ghai's "Kroadhi" or Yash Chopra's "Vijay," "Dil Se" is a backfire of a distinguished film maker due to a poor script.

Rating: 1 star out of 4