Khilaaf(1991)
Khilaaf is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Rajeev Nagpal and produced by Anil Tarika. The lead cast includes Chunky Pandey and Madhuri Dixit in central roles. The story follows a poor young man named Vicky who falls in love with Shweta, a wealthy and arrogant girl. Her father opposes the relationship due to class differences and takes extreme measures to separate them. The film is known for its tragic ending and strong emotional impact. It features a soundtrack composed by the duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The movie was released in 1991 and runs for 150 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- WatchO, Zee5, Prime Video, Vodafone Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Rajeev Nagpaul
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A poor but honest young man named Vicky falls in love with Shweta, a rich and spoiled girl. Her wealthy father hates poor people and refuses to accept their relationship. He attacks Vicky and forces Shweta to marry another man. Their love faces a tragic end.
“Love that defies everything, even death”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Khilaaf' translates to 'Against' or 'Opposite', hinting at the class conflict central to its plot.
- It was one of the few early 90s films where veteran actor Shammi Kapoor played a negative role as the villainous Rana Ranjit Singh.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by comedian Asrani in a song sequence, adding a brief touch of his signature humor.
- Music director Bappi Lahiri composed the soundtrack, which included the popular romantic song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai'.
- The film was shot extensively in picturesque outdoor locations, including palaces and gardens, to emphasize the wealth of Shweta's family.
- Despite its dramatic storyline, the film did not perform well commercially during its theatrical release.
- Actor Puneet Issar, often known for playing villains, played the supportive friend to the hero Vikram in this film.