Zid(1994)

Storyline

Jay is a spoiled only child raised by his grandmother, who always gives him whatever he wants. When he becomes dangerously obsessed with his new horse, his grandmother gives it away to protect him. Devastated by this betrayal, Jay leaves home forever, facing an uncertain future without her support.

“A boy's love for a horse tears his world apart.”

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Zid' translates to 'Stubbornness' in English, reflecting the protagonist's single-minded obsession.
• This was one of the few films where actor Mohnish Bahl played a romantic lead, not a supporting or villainous role.
• The horse, named Didaara in the film, was a central character, which is rare for a mainstream Hindi movie of that era.
• Director Esmayeel Shroff was known for thrillers and social dramas, making this a departure into a more personal, emotional story.
• The film's soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular song 'Dil Mein Sanam Ki Soorat' sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
• It was released during a period when big-budget action films were dominant, so it struggled to find a wide audience.
• Actress Somy Ali, who played the female lead, was primarily known at the time for her relationship with superstar Salman Khan.