Darr (1993)
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A woman's life is thrown into turmoil when she becomes the target of an obsessive stalker's dangerous fixation.
The story
Kiran Awasthi, a college student, is in love with Lieutenant Sunil Malhotra, a Marine Commando. However, her life is disrupted by Rahul Mehra, a former classmate who is obsessively in love with her and relentlessly stalks her. Despite her fears and attempts to distance herself from him, Rahul's presence becomes a constant threat. When Kiran and Sunil decide to get engaged, Rahul's behavior escalates into a dangerous obsession, forcing the couple to take drastic measures to ensure their safety while navigating the escalating danger posed by their stalker.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Kiran Awasthi is stalked by Rahul Mehra, a man obsessed with her. After she becomes engaged to Sunil Malhotra, a Marine Commando, Rahul's behavior turns violent. To escape him, the couple goes on a honeymoon to Switzerland under a false location. Rahul eventually finds them at a hotel and is confronted by them. During a confrontation in a forest, Sunil realizes Rahul's identity and fights him. Rahul stabs Sunil and leaves him for dead, then tells Kiran that Sunil is dead. He tries to force her to marry him. However, Sunil survives and arrives at a boat where Kiran is hiding. He defeats Rahul and shoots him three times. Rahul dies, and the couple returns home safely.
- First release year
- 1993
- Runtime (minutes)
- 177
- Production countries
- India
- Original languages
- Hindi
- Directors
- Yash Chopra
- Writers
- Honey Irani · screenplay; Honey Irani · story; Javed Siddiqui · Dialogues
- Cast and characters
- Sunny Deol · Lieutenant Sunil Malhotra; Juhi Chawla · Kiran Malhotra; Shah Rukh Khan · Rahul Mehra; Anupam Kher · Vijay Awasthi; Tanvi Azmi · Poonam Awasthi; Dalip Tahil · Captain Avinash Mehra; Annu Kapoor · Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi; Piloo J. Wadia · the hotel manager; Vikas Anand · the psychiatrist
- Genres
- psychological thriller; chase; romantic thriller
- Themes
- obsession; stalking; fear
- Tone and mood
- tense; suspenseful
- Premise and plot tags
- stalking; romance; action
- Source material / true-story basis
- Cape Fear (1991)
- Reception
- The film was a major commercial success, declared a blockbuster, and received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, story, screenplay, soundtrack, cinematography, costumes, and performances.
- Reported review scores
- Planet Bollywood · score: 8.5 · scale: 10
- Awards and nominations
- Best Comedian · Filmfare Awards · 39th · won; Best Cinematography · Filmfare Awards · 39th · won; Best Director · Filmfare Awards · 39th · nominated; Best Villain · Filmfare Awards · 39th · nominated; Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment · National Film Awards · 41st · won
- Production trivia
- The film was inspired by the Hollywood film Cape Fear (1991).; The title Darr was suggested by Uday Chopra and Hrithik Roshan.; The soundtrack was the second best-selling Bollywood soundtrack album of the year.
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