Naseeb(1997)
Naseeb is a 1997 Indian Hindi romantic drama film directed by Kirti Kumar. It stars Govinda, Mamta Kulkarni, and Rahul Roy in lead roles. The story follows Krishna, a poor mechanic who falls in love with Pooja, a rich girl. A lost letter and misplaced pride separate them. Pooja marries Deepak, but Krishna returns years later as a wealthy man. His jealousy and revenge lead to a tragic ending. The film is known for its hit soundtrack composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Songs like 'Shikwa Nahin Kisi Se' remain popular. Govinda's performance was praised by critics and audiences. The film was released in 1997 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, JioTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Kirti Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A poor mechanic named Krishna falls in love with a rich girl named Pooja. But his pride stops him from accepting help. He leaves to build his fortune, but a lost letter makes Pooja think he abandoned her. She marries another man. When Krishna returns wealthy, his jealousy and revenge tear everyone apart.
“Love can build or destroy.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naseeb
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), Kader Khan & Saeed Jaffrey (10 films together), Govinda & Kirti Kumar (7 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Saeed Jaffrey (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Naseeb' was also used for a 1981 blockbuster starring Amitabh Bachchan, but the two movies are unrelated.
- Kirti Kumar, the director, is the brother of veteran actor Anupam Kher, and both have often collaborated in films.
- The movie features a cameo by popular comedian Johnny Lever, who was a major draw for comedy films in the 1990s.
- Parts of the film were shot in scenic locations in Mauritius, a common choice for romantic Hindi movies of that era.
- The soundtrack includes a song composed by Anand-Milind, a popular music duo known for many 90s hits.
- This was one of the early leading roles for actor Chandrachur Singh, who rose to fame in the mid-1990s.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well at the box office compared to other romantic dramas of the time.