As Raj navigates his new life in college, he meets three beautiful girls: Ishita (Preity Zinta), Naina (Sonali Bendre), and Aisha (Kewal Sethi). Among them, Ishita, the daughter of a strict and traditional father, Mr. Kaur (M.K. Raina), catches Raj's eye. However, their love is forbidden, as Mr. Kaur strongly disapproves of Raj's carefree nature.
The legacy of Mohabbatein is inextricably linked to Shah Rukh Khan’s rise as the "King of Romance." The film reinforced the idea that love is a form of rebellion, a theme that resonated deeply with the youth of the early 2000s. It bridged the gap between the angry young man era of the 70s and the soft, globalized romance of the new century. Even decades later, the imagery of SRK playing the violin in the rain or standing defiant against the gates of Gurukul continues to evoke a sense of nostalgia and magic. mohabbatein movie shahrukh khan