Chand Mera Dil
2026 Indian film by Vivek Soni
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Chand Mera Dil (transl. My Heart Is The Moon) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Vivek Soni and co-written by Soni and Tushar Paranjape.[4] Produced by Dharma Productions, the film stars Ananya Panday and Lakshya as two college lovers whose relationship is challenged as they enter adulthood and face new responsibilities, leading them to reconsider their idea of love.
- Tushar Paranjape
- Vivek Soni
- Vivek Soni
- Tushar Paranjape
- Akshat Ghildial
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| Directed by | Vivek Soni |
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| Story by | Vivek Soni |
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| Cinematography | Debojeet Ray |
| Edited by | Prashanth Ramachandran |
| Music by | Sachin–Jigar |
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| Distributed by | Dharma Productions |
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Running time | 145 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹25–30 crore[2] |
| Box office | ₹36.90 crore[3] |
The film was released in theatres on 22 May 2026 and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.[5]
Plot
Chand Mera Dil follows Aarav and Chandni, engineering classmates who fall in love during college. Their relationship takes a serious turn when Chandni becomes pregnant unexpectedly. The couple chooses to keep the baby and build a family together, putting their individual dreams on hold.
As they navigate young parenthood, tensions rise between them. Chandni secures a well-paying job, while Aarav settles for a position at an IT startup. The strain culminates in a heated argument during which Aarav physically strikes Chandni. Unwilling to tolerate the abuse, Chandni divorces him.
The former couple shifts into an awkward co-parenting arrangement for their daughter, Kavya. While Aarav seeks forgiveness, Chandni begins a new relationship with her colleague Kevin. When she announces plans to marry Kevin, a remorseful Aarav decides to step aside and pursue higher studies in the United States. He interrupts Chandni’s engagement ceremony to inform her of his plans and emphasize maintaining a strong bond with their daughter.
Aarav gradually rebuilds his life abroad while keeping in virtual contact with Kavya and Chandni. Years later, he returns to India for a college reunion and is surprised to encounter Chandni there. In an emotional confrontation at their old hostel room—where their romance first blossomed—Chandni reveals she still loves him and had ended her engagement with Kevin on the day of the ceremony itself, wanting Aarav to fulfill his dreams first. The two reconcile and choose to give their relationship another chance. [6]
Cast
- Ananya Panday as Chandni Prasad
- Lakshya as Aarav Rawat
- Aastha Singh as Jyotsna
- Paresh Pahuja as Kevin
- Manish Chaudhari as Kamal Rawat,Aarav's father
- Iravati Harshe Mayadev as Aarav's mother
- Charu Shankar as Chandni's mother
- Atul Kumar as Dr. Zeeshan
- Akhil Kaimal as Chinna
- Javed Khan as King
- Manik Papneja as Sameer
- Vidushi Kaul as Aarav's sister
- Pratham Rathod as Aarav's unruly student
Production
The film was announced in November 2024 by Karan Johar, with Ananya Panday and Lakshya in the lead roles.[7] Principal photography took place in Jamshedpur.[8]
Soundtrack
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| Released | 18 May 2026 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 33:47 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Producer | Sachin–Jigar | |||
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The soundtrack is composed by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The title track, sung by Faheem Abdullah, was released on 14 April 2026.[9] The full album was released on 18 May 2026.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chand Mera Dil (Title Track)" | Faheem Abdullah | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Aitbaar" | Faheem Abdullah | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Khasiyat" | Raghav Chaitanya, Jonita Gandhi | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Phir Ajnabi" | Junaid Ahmed | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Ishq Nibhaavan De" | Tushar Joshi | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Chand Mera Dil (Female Version)" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Tumhi Ko" | Raghav Chaitanya, Suvarna Tiwari | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Ishq Nibhaavan De (Female Version)" | Neeti Mohan | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 33:47 | ||
Marketing
The film's teaser was released on 7 April 2026.[11]
Release
Reception
Critical reception
Chand Mera Dil received mixed reviews from critics. Anuj Kumar of The Hindu called it "a grounded, mature counter-narrative" delivering "a sharp dissection of modern intimacy," praising both leads for their performances.[12] Taran Adarsh rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, citing "winsome performances, several terrific emotional moments, and soulful music" as its strengths, while noting the second half "could've been sharper."[13] Bollywood Hungama also gave 3.5 out of 5, calling it "a fine romantic saga" and singling out Lakshya's performance as "stupendous."[14] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times rated the film 2.5 out of 5, describing it as "frustrating, flawed, yet rewarding," praising the second half while criticising the uneven pacing.[15]
