Drishti(1990)
Drishti is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Govind Nihalani. The cast includes Dimple Kapadia, Shekhar Kapur, Irrfan Khan, and Mita Vasisht. The story follows Sandhya and Nikhil, an upper-class Mumbai couple whose eight-year marriage unravels after both engage in extramarital affairs. The film is notable for its departure from Nihalani's usual socio-political themes, focusing instead on intimate marital dynamics. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi at the 38th National Film Awards. The music was composed by classical singer Kishori Amonkar, her only film score. The film was restored by the Film Heritage Foundation in 2018.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Govind Nihalani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Sandhya and Nikhil have been married for eight years. They have a good life, a daughter, and successful careers. But both feel something missing. Sandhya starts an affair with a young singer. Nikhil falls for his lab assistant. Their marriage falls apart. Years later, they must face the truth about what they did.
“When love is not enough.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days, a very tight schedule for a serious drama.
- It was the first and only time actors Dimple Kapadia and Shekhar Kapur worked together as on-screen spouses.
- The movie's original script was written in English before being translated to Hindi.
- A key scene was filmed at the real-life Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, a famous cultural hub.
- The film's title 'Drishti' means 'vision' or 'point of view' in Hindi, reflecting its themes.
- It was entered into the 1990 Moscow International Film Festival but did not win a prize.
- The director, Govind Nihalani, is also known for his work as a cinematographer on other classic films.