"Chaahat" was a mid-range success upon its release on . In a year dominated by blockbusters like Raja Hindustani , the film had a notable opening. It registered SRK's biggest opening of the year with a net collection of ₹61 lakh on its first day. The film went on to have a total worldwide collection of approximately ₹13 crore against a budget of ₹5.25 crore, earning an "Average" verdict at the box office. Interestingly, the film performed well overseas, ranking as the 4th-highest-grossing Indian film in international markets that year.

The film's soundtrack, composed by , is one of its most celebrated aspects. The album was a commercial success, featuring a variety of hit songs that dominated the airwaves:

A widely shared candid photo from the set shows Shah Rukh Khan shielding Pooja Bhatt from the sun while filming the title song, Chaahat Na Hoti .

By 1996, Pooja Bhatt had already established herself as a non-conformist actress ( Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin , Sadak ). In Chaahat , she plays a doctor who saves the hero’s father. She is the one who pursues Roop.

Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Naseeruddin Shah, Ramya Krishnan, Anupam Kher Release Date June 6, 1996 Music Director Box Office Status Below Average The Plot: A Tale of Deadly Obsession The story follows Roop Singh Rathore

: Driven by his sister's fixation, Ajay uses his power and violence to force Roop into marriage, leading to a dramatic and high-intensity finale. Cast and Character Dynamics

A particularly fascinating piece of trivia is that Chaahat was the film where a then-unknown Karan Johar first narrated the story of what would become his directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , to Shah Rukh Khan on the sets in Jaipur. Moreover, a heartwarming behind-the-scenes moment, in which Shah Rukh Khan is seen shielding Pooja Bhatt from the sun for the song "Chaahat Na Hoti," was shared by the actress on social media years later, much to the delight of fans.

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