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Duplicate(1998)

5.2/10
Hindi164 mins

Duplicate (1998) is a 164-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Sharat Saxena and Sameer Arya. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Duplicate stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 44m
GudVibe Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

A criminal named Manu discovers he looks exactly like a chef named Bablu. He uses this to his advantage, then decides to kill Bablu so he can steal his identity and escape the police.

Two men. One face. A deadly swap.

Film Details

5.2Rating
164Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleडुप्लीकेट
Also Known AsDuplicate - Doppelgänger · แฝดคนละขั้ว

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's plot was inspired by the 1991 Hollywood movie 'The Double' starring Michael Bisset.
  • Shah Rukh Khan played both lead roles, but his voice was dubbed by another actor for one character.
  • The song 'Kathai Aankhon Wali' was originally composed for the film 'Duplicate' but later used in 'Dil Se'.
  • The film was a box office disappointment despite high pre-release expectations.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt initially considered casting another actor opposite Shah Rukh Khan for the dual roles.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a real-life London hotel, adding to the production costs.
  • Sonali Bendre's role was initially offered to another actress who declined due to scheduling conflicts.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Duplicate

Actor-Girl on railway station (Special Appearance)10 films
Shalaku-Inspector R.K Thakur6 films
Girl on railway station (Special Appearance)-Mrs. Chaudhary4 films
Director-Inspector R.K Thakur4 films
Mrs. Chaudhary-Inspector R.K Thakur4 films
Actor-Inspector R.K Thakur3 films
Actor-Inspector R.K Thakur3 films
Girl on railway station (Special Appearance)-Inspector R.K Thakur3 films
Director-Tony (Special Appearance)3 films

Frequently Asked Questions