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Darr(1993)

5.9/10
Hindi176 mins

Darr (1993) is a 176-minute Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra. Starring Dalip Tahil, Manmohan Singh and Piloo J. Wadia. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Darr stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1993.

Director:Yash Chopra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Netflix
Theatrical Release
1 January 1993
Director
Yash Chopra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 56m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A woman is in love with a kind man. But another man becomes dangerously obsessed with her. She must choose between her true love and her own safety.

Love or obsession: a choice that could kill.

Film Details

5.9Rating
176Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleडर
Also Known Asไฟรักซาตาน

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveobsessionidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally offered to Aamir Khan, who turned it down because he did not want to play a negative role.
  • The iconic line 'I love you, K-K-K-Kiran' was improvised by Shah Rukh Khan during filming.
  • The movie's working title was 'Anjaam', which later became the title of another Shah Rukh Khan film in 1994.
  • It was one of the first major Bollywood films to extensively shoot in Switzerland, starting a trend for Yash Chopra.
  • Juhi Chawla was initially hesitant to play the female lead because her character was less prominent than the male roles.
  • The film's success helped establish Shah Rukh Khan's image as an 'anti-hero' early in his career.
  • Composer Shiv-Hari used a distinct leitmotif (a recurring musical theme) for Shah Rukh Khan's obsessive character.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Darr

Vijay Awasti-Captain Mehra13 films
Vijay Awasti-Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi10 films
Vijay Awasti-Director of Photography6 films
Vijay Awasti-Director5 films
Actor-Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi5 films
Vijay Awasti-Poonam Awasthi3 films
Vijay Awasti-The Psychiatrist3 films
Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi-Captain Mehra3 films
Director-The Psychiatrist3 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions