'I've loved'), also known by the initialism MPK, is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Sooraj Barjatya in his directorial debut.

The film stars Salman Khan in his first leading role, alongside Bhagyashree, who made her acting debut.

It also features Alok Nath, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Rajeev Verma, Ajit Vachani, and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles.

Maine Pyar Kiya tells the story of two individuals whose journey from friendship to love is complicated by family differences, ultimately challenging them to fight for their relationship.

The film garnered positive reviews from critics upon its release, with the direction, the story, and the performances earning the most praise.

Kishan, now a wealthy businessman in a big city, allows Suman to stay at his house while her father is away as he cannot turn down his old friend's request.

Suman is befriended by Kishan's young son Prem, who assures her that a boy and a girl can be platonic friends.

Prem takes Suman to a party organised by Seema, who is the only daughter of Kishan's business partner Ranjeet.

Jeevan is a proud and arrogant nephew of Ranjeet, who humiliates Suman and Prem, accusing them of falsely claiming and pretending to be "just friends".

However, Kishan disapproves of the relationship as he is of the opinion that Karan is of a lower status than he is and is further brainwashed by Ranjeet who claims that Suman has taken advantage of his hospitality and is feigning love for Prem to marry into his wealthy family.

Enraged by Kishan's behaviour, Karan initially refuses, but eventually says he will allow the marriage on one condition: Prem must prove that he can support his wife through his own effort and live separately.

On the way to Karan's house, Prem is ambushed by Jeevan and a group of ruffians who attempt to kill him but survive.

Jeevan, who is hanging on the branch, attempts to intervene, but instead is pecked in the face by the bird and falls to his death just as a mining bomb explodes.

[4] Several newcomers auditioned for the role of 'Prem', including Vindu Dara Singh, Deepak Tijori, and Faraaz Khan.

[7] Barjatya loved Tom Cruise's Top Gun jacket so much that he designed one on the similar lines for Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya.

[4] Bhagyashree, who had a lead role in Amol Palekar's TV show Kachchi Dhoop, had refused to do the film as she wanted to pursue higher studies.

[17] Additional production credits include dance choreographer — Jay Borade, art—Bijon Das Gupta, action—Shamim Azim and editor—Mukhtar Ahmed.

[18] The soundtrack album and musical score were composed by Raamlaxman, while the lyrics were written by Dev Kohli and Asad Bhopali.

[22] A 125-minute version was the biggest hit in the Caribbean market in Guyana and also dominated the box-office collections in Trinidad and Tobago.

[32] Overseas, the film was a huge hit in the Caribbean, dominating the box office that year in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.

[35] Sukanya Verma called, "Dil deewana appears first to celebrate Salman Khan and Bhagyashree's happily-ever-after aspirations in Maine Pyar Kiya and once again when standard rich versus poor conflicts threaten its realisation.

"[36] The Times of News wrote, "Sooraj Barjatiya's Maine Pyar Kiya is one such classic film of the 90s that made Salman Khan an overnight star".

[37] Stardust said, "In the hands of a sincere director, the most hackneyed of commercial film plots can be made to look fresh and new.