At the time of release, the film received mixed reviews for its "over-the-top" acting. However, in the age of social media, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon has found a second life. It is celebrated today by fans who appreciate its unapologetic earnestness and the "camp" value of its high-energy sequences.

The story follows Sanjana (Kareena Kapoor), a vibrant young woman living in the scenic town of Sundernagar. Her parents mistake Prem Kishen (Hrithik Roshan)—an enthusiastic employee—for Prem Kumar (Abhishek Bachchan), the wealthy businessman intended as her suitor. By the time the real Prem Kumar arrives, Sanjana and Prem Kishen have fallen deeply in love, leading to a conflict between romantic passion and familial duty. Style and Performance: The "Extra" Factor

They found the index in a cardboard box at a flea market stall that smelled faintly of jasmine and old paper. It was a slim, unassuming thing — yellowed pages, typewriter font, neat columns of film titles and timestamps — the kind of index a projectionist might keep to cue reels. At the top, someone had penciled a name: Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.

)—an enthusiastic employee—as the wealthy NRI suitor Prem Kumar ( Abhishek Bachchan ) they intended for her.