---
title: "Ishq"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ishq-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29988
imdb_id: "tt0133024"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 161
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 79
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ishq (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ishq-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released on November 28, 1997, Ishq is an Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by Indra Kumar. The film falls into the comedy, romance, drama, and action genres, and its title translates to love. The story centers on the children of two wealthy businessmen who fall in love with individuals from poor backgrounds, which meets with strong disapproval from their parents. Two rich friends who hate the poor are challenged by their children's love lives, sparking a conflict between love and money. The movie features a principal cast that includes Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla, and Kajol. Supporting roles in the film are played by Dalip Tahil, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Johnny Lever, and Mohan Joshi. The production has a running time of two hours and forty-one minutes and is structured around the romantic and dramatic struggles of the central characters against parental opposition and socioeconomic divides.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Indra Kumar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ajay Devgn** as *Ajay Rai*
- **Aamir Khan** as *Raja*
- **Kajol** as *Kajal*
- **Juhi Chawla Mehta** as *Madhu*
- **Dalip Tahil** as *Harbans Lal*
- **Johny Lever** as *Johny*
- **Mohan Joshi** as *Kajol's Uncle*
- **Deven Verma** as *Behram*
- **Deepak Shirke** as *Damliya*
- **Sadashiv Amrapurkar** as *Ranjit Rai*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ishq online?
Ishq is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ishq worth watching?
Ishq holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 79 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ishq and when was it released?
Ishq is a feature film with a runtime of 161 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ishq?
Ishq was directed by Indra Kumar.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ishq — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29988)
- [Ishq (1997 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishq_(1997_film))
- [Ishq (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29988-ishq/cast)
- [Ishq (1997) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133024/)
- [Ishq (1997 film) — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Ishq_(1997_film))

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