- Duplicate (1998 film)
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Duplicate Directed by Mahesh Bhatt Produced by Yash Johar Written by Robin Bhatt
Akash Khurana
Javed SiddiquiStarring Shahrukh Khan
Juhi Chawla
Sonali Bendre
Farida JalalMusic by Anu Malik Cinematography Sameer Arya Editing by Waman Bhonsle Distributed by Dharma Productions Release date(s) May 8, 1998 Running time 166 minutes Country India Language Hindi Duplicate is an Indian Bollywood film released on May 8, 1998. The movie was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and stars Shahrukh Khan in a double role opposite Juhi Chawla and Sonali Bendre. It was produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and marks Shahrukh's first of five collaborations with the production company.
It didn't perform to well at the box office and was rated as a below average performer by boxoffice-india. [1]
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Plot
Bablu Chaudhary (Shahrukh Khan) is an aspiring cook in search of a job. He applies for an open position at a hotel, where he meets Sonia Kapoor (Juhi Chawla), who is the Banquet Manager. They are soon attracted to each other and Bablu falls in love with her. However, one day, the police arrive at his doorstep, arresting him thinking he is Manu Dada (Shahrukh Khan). When Manu learns of his duplicate, he decides to switch roles with him and kill him in order to start afresh. However, when Manu kidnaps Bablu's mother (Farida Jalal), Bablu accepts the identity of Manu in order to rescue both his mother and Sonia, who has gotten involved, too. With the help of police and Manu's girlfriend Lily (Sonali Bendre), the cook is able to rescue his dear ones and all ends well.
Cast
- Shahrukh Khan as Bablu Chaudhary / Manu Dada
- Juhi Chawla as Sonia Kapoor
- Sonali Bendre as Lily
- Farida Jalal as Bablu's mother
- Mohnish Behl as Ravi Lamba
- Tiku Talsania as Inspector R.K Thakur
- Sharat Saxena as Dhingra
- Gulshan Grover as Shalaku
- Kajol as Girl on the railway (special appearance)
- Vishwajeet Pradhan as Tony (special appearance)
- Kunal Vijaykar
Soundtrack
# Title Singer(s) Length 1 "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam" Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik 06:59 2 "Kathai Aankhon Wali" Kumar Sanu 07:13 3 "Ladna Jhagadna" Abhijeet, Kavita Krishnamurthy 06:28 4 "Tum Nahin Jaana" Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik 06:48 5 "Wah Ji Wah" Kumar Sanu 06:04 6 "Ek Shararat Hone Ko Hai" Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy 05:54 7 "Theme Music" (Instrumental) 00:34 References
External links
- Duplicate at the Internet Movie Database
Films and television series by Mahesh Bhatt 1970s Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974) • Vishwasghaat (1977) • Naya Daur (1978) • Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) •
1980s 1990s Awaargi (1990) • Jurm (1990) • Aashiqui (1990) • Swayam (1991) • Saathi (1991) • Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) • Sadak (1991) • Saatwan Aasman (1992) • Junoon (1992) • Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993) • Gunaah (1993) • Sir (1993) • Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) • Gumrah (1993) • Tadipaar (1993) • The Gentleman (1994) • Naaraaz (1994) • Swabhimaan (1995) • A Mouthful of Sky (1995) • Milan (1995) • Naajayaz (1995) • Criminal (1995) • Papa Kehte Hai (1996) • Chaahat (1996) • Dastak (1996) • Tamanna (1997) • Kabhie Kabhie (TV Series) (1997) • Duplicate (1998) • Angaaray (1998) • Zakhm (1998) • Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (1999) • Kartoos (1999)
Karan Johar Film directed Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • My Name Is Khan (2010)Films produced Duplicate (1998) • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) • Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) • Kaal (2005) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • Dostana (2008) • Wake Up Sid (2009) • Kurbaan (2009) • My Name Is Khan (2010) • I Hate Luv Storys (2010) • We Are Family (2010) • Koochie Koochie Hota Hain (2011)Dharma Productions Key Individuals Nikhil Advani Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)Mukul S. Anand Agneepath (1990)Shakun Batra Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)Mahesh Bhatt Gumrah (1993) • Duplicate (1998)Rensil D'Silva Kurbaan (2009)Raj Khosla Dostana (1980)Karan Johar Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • My Name Is Khan (2010)Punit Malhotra I Hate Luv Storys (2010)Siddharth Malhotra We Are Family (2010)Tarun Mansukhani Dostana (2008) • Koochie Koochie Hota Hain (2011)Prakash Mehra Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)Ayan Mukerji Wake Up Sid (2009)Ramesh Talwar Duniya (1984)Categories:- 1998 films
- Indian films
- Hindi-language films
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