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Daraar(1996)

4.3/10
Hindi145 mins

Daraar (1996) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Abbas-Mustan. Starring Razak Khan, Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla and Johny Lever. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Daraar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.

Director:Abbas-Mustan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Abbas-Mustan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

A wealthy man named Raj falls in love with Priya, a real estate agent. He lives a comfortable life with his mother. The story follows their developing relationship.

Wealthy heir falls for a stranger with a dangerous secret.

Film Details

4.3Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDaraar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loverevengecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1992 Hollywood thriller 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' but adapted into a Hindi romantic thriller setting.
  • Juhi Chawla's character was originally offered to another actress but she took the role and performed her own stunts in some scenes.
  • The movie marked one of the earliest pairings of Rishi Kapoor and Juhi Chawla as lead actors in a suspense-driven story.
  • It was shot extensively in scenic locations in Ooty and Coonoor to create a contrasting peaceful backdrop for the thriller plot.
  • The film's climax sequence required special effects that were considered advanced for mid-1990s Bollywood technical standards.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the soundtrack by music director Anand-Milind became popular, especially the song 'Tu Meri Zindagi Hai'.
  • Director Mustan Burmawalla later said the film was an experiment in blending family drama with psychological thriller elements.

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