Gunaah(1993)
Gunaah (1993) is a Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It stars Sunny Deol, Dimple Kapadia, Sujata Mehta, and Sumeet Saigal. The story follows a man who loses his memory after being attacked and left for dead in Goa. He struggles to uncover his identity while navigating a world of smuggling and betrayal. The film explores themes of sin, redemption, and the possibility of personal change. It received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following for its emotional depth and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Amol Shetge
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A man is rescued from the sea with no memory of who he is. He sets out to discover his past, only to learn he was a violent criminal. Now he must decide whether to return to his old life or become someone new.
“Some sins can be forgiven.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gunaah
Cast reunions in this film: Mahesh Bhatt & Avtar Gill (13 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Soni Razdan (8 films together), Soni Razdan & Avtar Gill (5 films together), Avtar Gill & Raza Murad (5 films together), Bipasha Basu & Mahesh Bhatt (4 films together), and Bipasha Basu & Dino Morea (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gunaah' was also the working title for Mahesh Bhatt's earlier hit 'Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin'.
- This was one of the first major films for actress Sonali Bendre, who played a supporting role.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Paresh Rawal in a small but memorable part.
- It was shot quickly on a modest budget, typical of Mahesh Bhatt's filmmaking style in that era.
- The soundtrack by Nadeem-Shravan included the popular song 'Mera Dil Tere Liye'.
- Actor Rahul Roy, known for his debut in 'Aashiqui', played the lead role of the amnesiac man.
- The film's plot shares similarities with Hollywood thrillers about memory loss from the early 1990s.