After barely surviving a carriage that is sent off a cliff at the behest of Ajay, the prince is left severely injured. With the coronation days away, the royal advisor, the loyal Diwan Sa'ab (Anupam Kher), hatches a desperate plan. He discovers Prem Dilwale (also played by Salman Khan), a cheerful and virtuous Ramleela artist from Ayodhya who is the prince’s exact look-alike. Prem, who admires Princess Maithili from afar and donates his earnings to her charitable foundation, is convinced to temporarily take the prince’s place.
The film is known for its visual grandeur, featuring a massive glass palace inspired by the Sheesh Mahal. Shooting Locations: Major portions were filmed at the Naulakha Palace in Gondal, Gujarat, and the Kumbalgarh Fort in Rajasthan. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo -2015-
Upon release, "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The film was universally praised for its visual spectacle, lavish sets, and the performances of the cast, particularly Salman Khan's portrayal of both the prince and the pauper. After barely surviving a carriage that is sent
The film revolves around the life of Prem (Salman Khan), a free-spirited and adventurous individual who lives life on his own terms. He meets Pooja (Sonakshi Sinha), a beautiful and kind-hearted woman, and they fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as Pooja gets married to another man, Advocate Siddharth (Sumeet Sachdeva), due to family obligations. Prem, who admires Princess Maithili from afar and
The story unfolds in the fictional princely state of Pritampur. Crown Prince Yuvraj Vijay Singh (Salman Khan) is a wealthy businessman and the heir to the throne, but he is a man of few words, with a tense and arrogant personality. His engagement to the beautiful and independent Princess Maithili of Devgadh (Sonam Kapoor) hangs by a thread, as she is unhappy with his cold and distant behavior. Complicating matters further, Vijay's step-siblings—Ajay Singh (Neil Nitin Mukesh), Chandrika (Swara Bhaskar), and Radhika (Aashika Bhatia)—harbor resentment towards him, and Ajay conspires to kill him to claim the throne.
Many critics praised the film as a clean, wholesome family entertainer. Salman Khan’s dual performance was widely appreciated; he successfully drew a sharp contrast between the brooding, cynical Prince Vijay and the effortlessly charming, sweet-natured Prem. The supporting cast—particularly Anupam Kher as the fiercely loyal Dewan and Deepak Dobriyal as Prem's comedic sidekick—received unanimous praise for adding emotional depth and comic relief.
Designer Anju Modi curated a wardrobe filled with rich silks, elaborate embroidery, and heavy traditional jewelry to elevate the royal aesthetic. Musical Legacy and Core Themes