Banjaran(1991)
Banjaran (1991) is a Hindi-language Bollywood romance film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. It stars Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi in dual roles as present-day lovers and their past-life counterparts. The story follows Reshma, a nomad girl haunted by a recurring nightmare, and Kumar, a landowner's son who falls in love with her. Their union is opposed by both families due to class differences and a pre-arranged engagement. A reincarnation twist revealed by an old caretaker resolves the conflict. The film is known for its emotional narrative and the popular song 'Teri Banjaran'. It was released on 8 November 1991.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
A nomad girl named Reshma is tormented by a nightmare where she dies every new moon. She meets Kumar, a wealthy landowner's son, and the nightmares stop. But their love is forbidden by both families. A shocking revelation about a past life forces everyone to confront a tragic history.
“Love that death could not end”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Banjaran
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Rakesh Bedi (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Raza Murad (9 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anjana Mumtaz (8 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Raza Murad (8 films together), Gulshan Grover & Sharat Saxena (7 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Neelam Kothari (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Harmesh Malhotra was primarily known for his work as a film editor before directing this movie.
- The song 'Mera Dil Tere Liye' became popular and was later reused in the 1995 film 'Hathkadi'.
- Actress Neelam, who played Reshma, was a popular teen star in the late 80s and early 90s.
- The movie's plot of past-life romance was a recurring theme in many early 90s Bollywood films.
- The film was shot in scenic outdoor locations to depict the gypsy community's nomadic life.
- It was one of the several collaborations between actors Mithun Chakraborty and Neelam during that period.
- The film did not perform well at the box office despite its popular music.