Maine Dil Tujhko Diya is director Sohail Khan's debut film as a hero. He ropes in veteran of box-office, Sanjay Dutt, to play his elder brother like bhai, a patron-saint of true love. In this case it's Sameera Reddy, a new face, and Kirti Reddy's sister. Sohail being both the director and the leading man of the not-so-watchable film raises the question: why does he want to be a director or actor or both. He is neither Farhan Akhtar nor Salman Khan, but he makes a vain attempt to be the two rolled into one.

          Maine Dil Tujhko Diya is one more version of campus films made on the theme of gang rivalry. Ajay loves rich girl Ayesha, daughter of an arrogant Kabir Bedi, a rich and powerful man.

          With Bhaijaan's strong support, Ajay is determined to have a showdown with the man, which sparks a lot of action. For lighter moments are the usual songs and dances.

-by Our Film Critic
August 25, 2002