Deewana Mastana(1997)
Deewana Mastana is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Govinda, and Juhi Chawla in lead roles, with Johnny Lever, Anupam Kher, and Salman Khan in a cameo. The story follows a small-time crook and a wealthy patient who both fall in love with the same psychiatrist. They lie, cheat, and compete for her affection, leading to comedic chaos. The film was a commercial success and earned Johnny Lever the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. It is known for its lighthearted tone and energetic performances. The film was released in 1997 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Amazon MX Player, Netflix, Plex, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A small-time crook named Raja and a rich patient named Bunnu both fall in love with Dr. Neha Sharma. Raja pretends to be a wealthy NRI to win her heart. Bunnu uses his phobias to get her sympathy. Both men will do anything to marry her. But Neha has a surprise for both of them.
“Two fools for one love.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Deewana Mastana
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Anil Kapoor (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Govinda (15 films together), David Dhawan & Govinda (15 films together), Anupam Kher & Juhi Chawla (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Reema Lagoo (9 films together), and Anupam Kher & Saeed Jaffrey (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Deewana Mastana' was inspired by a popular song from the 1970s film 'Anhonee'.
- Actor Anil Kapoor performed his own stunts for the action scenes, including the climax fight sequence.
- The character of Inspector Girdhari was played by actor Satish Kaushik, who also co-wrote the story.
- This was one of the few films where David Dhawan collaborated with composer Anu Malik instead of his frequent partner Anand-Milind.
- A subplot involving a stolen necklace was a common trope in 1990s comedies, adding to the film's chaotic humor.
- The film's shooting schedule was notably quick, in line with David Dhawan's reputation for fast-paced productions.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success and is considered a cult comedy today.