Mohabbatein turns 23: Revisiting the movie's love lessons and violin serenades

From Gurukul to our hearts

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All you need is love

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The melody of romance

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Ensemble cast

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Shah Rukh Khan's leap of faith

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When in doubt, fall in love

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