Majhdhaar(1996)
Majhdhaar is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Esmayeel Shroff. The film stars Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Rahul Roy in lead roles. The story follows three childhood friends—Gopal, Radha, and Krishna—caught in a painful love triangle. Gopal, an orphan, loves Radha, but Radha loves Krishna. When Gopal leaves to earn money, Krishna and Radha become intimate, leading to Radha's pregnancy. Gopal returns, marries Radha, and raises the child as his own. Years later, the truth emerges, leading to Gopal's ultimate sacrifice. The film was a critical and commercial failure, with critics noting its melodramatic tone. The music was composed by Nadeem-Shravan, with the song "Ae Mere Dost Dosti Ki Kasam" being notable. The film was released on 29 March 1996 and has a runtime of 145 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Voot, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Esmayeel Shroff
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Three childhood friends—Gopal, Radha, and Krishna—grow up together. Gopal loves Radha, but Radha loves Krishna. When Gopal leaves to earn money, Krishna and Radha get intimate, and Radha becomes pregnant. Gopal returns and marries Radha, unaware of the truth. Years later, the secret threatens to destroy everyone.
“Love demands the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Majhdhaar
Cast reunions in this film: Manisha Koirala & Salman Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Majhdhaar' means midstream, symbolizing the characters caught between love and duty.
- This was one of the few films where actor Milind Gunaji played a romantic lead role.
- Director Esmayeel Shroff often explored social themes, and this film focused on class conflict in romance.
- The movie was not a major commercial success upon its release in 1996.
- Actress Madhoo, known for 'Roja', starred in this as the female lead opposite Milind Gunaji.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in many 90s Bollywood films.
- The story's setting contrasts rural traditions with the pressures of modern societal expectations.