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Kareeb(1998)

4.7/10
Hindi155 minstheatrical

'Kareeb' is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romance drama film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The lead cast includes Bobby Deol as Birju and Shabana Raza as Neha, with supporting roles by Abhay Chopra and Moushumi Chatterjee. The story follows Birju, a young man who falls in love with Neha, a woman already engaged to a wealthy suitor. Set in a small town, the film explores the conflict between personal desire and family duty. 'Kareeb' was noted for its emotional storytelling and music, though it underperformed at the box office, earning around ₹12.93 crore. The film was released on 17 July 1998.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Ultra Play
Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Birju, a simple young man, falls in love with Neha at first sight. But Neha is already engaged to a rich man. Birju must fight his own family, Neha's family, and society to win her heart. Can love conquer all?

Love that comes close to your heart.

Film Details

4.7Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleकरीब

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kareeb

Cast reunions in this film: Bobby Deol & Anu Malik (3 films together), Shammi Kapoor & Anu Malik (3 films together), Sushma & Shammi Kapoor (2 films together), and Sushma & Vidhu Vinod Chopra (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kareeb' means 'close' or 'nearby' in Hindi, reflecting the theme of emotional proximity.
  • Vidhu Vinod Chopra initially planned to cast Aamir Khan, but the role eventually went to Bobby Deol.
  • The movie was a major box office failure, ending Vidhu Vinod Chopra's long break from directing.
  • Neha, played by Neha, made her acting debut in this film and did not act in movies again.
  • The soundtrack by Shiv-Hari became popular, especially the song 'Chori Chori Jab Nazrein Mili'.
  • Some scenes were shot in picturesque locations in Himachal Pradesh, like Manali.
  • The story is set in a small hill town, which was a shift from typical urban Bollywood settings at the time.

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