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A singer (Rishi Kapoor) marries his biggest fan, but his uncle (Amrish Puri) plans to kill him in order to gain his money.A singer (Rishi Kapoor) marries his biggest fan, but his uncle (Amrish Puri) plans to kill him in order to gain his money.A singer (Rishi Kapoor) marries his biggest fan, but his uncle (Amrish Puri) plans to kill him in order to gain his money.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 2 nominations total
Deven Verma
- Devdas Sabrangi
- (as Deven Varma)
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Ok, Deewana was a typical 90s movie-maybe an amazing movie for that time- but SRK shone like a star.. For a debutante, He did a more than an outstanding job.. a rich spoilt brat to an obsessed lover, a loving husband to a good hearted man..That's Raja Sahai (SRK) for you in deewana...
It was a really good movie. Has a good story with a good screenplay. Performances of the cast are good. Good songs. A big plot twist as well. Definitely a must watch.
I did not really want to watch this one. It seemed to be an old Raj Kanwar movie which tired me even before I started watching it because I don't consider him even close to being mediocre as a filmmaker. The only reason I took this one is obviously the Shahrukh Khan appearance in the film. I had not even known what the film was all about because I was sure it would be just an ordinary fairy tale. So I just imagined a love story between Shahrukh Khan and Divya Bharti with a substantial supporting role by Rishi Kapoor who I thought would be playing her father or uncle. And to my complete surprise, Rishi Kapoor is actually the hero of the film, who romances the young Divya! It was slightly disappointing that Shahrukh had a small part of no substance and that too, only in the second part of this really poor film.
Just let me repeat the question: why would a 17 year-old lovely Divya have fallen for a 40-plus Rishi Kapoor? The producers must have been really sleepwalking through the process, as the only thing they did is having Kapoor ridicule himself. He romanced a girl who could logically be younger than his own daughter and to make things worse -- acts like a teenager at his forties. On top of that, just to make himself even less credible, he plays a pop-star. More than anything, the story is playing as though this pairing couldn't be more natural and as if the age gap didn't exist to begin with, which really comes to show the poor production and casting values of this film.
Personally, I have no problems with actors romancing ladies half their age as long as they make a convincing couple. In fact, leading actors have always been cast opposite young girls (Amitabh Bachchan-Sridevi, Mithun Chakraborty-Madhuri Dixit, Shahrukh Khan-Deepika, Salman Khan-Sneha Ullal) and made the pairing pretty well. Also, I have nothing against Rishi Kapoor, I think he is a good actor, and his act in Bobby is still incredibly memorable, but he really looks like Divya's father.
That was such a disappointment. Oh, and as for the reason most people would actually watch this film today, Khan made a good debut. He excelled in the very little his part allowed him to do. The late Divya Bharti made a promising debut as well. If you want to watch this film, go for the second half only. Personally, I would not do even that.
Just let me repeat the question: why would a 17 year-old lovely Divya have fallen for a 40-plus Rishi Kapoor? The producers must have been really sleepwalking through the process, as the only thing they did is having Kapoor ridicule himself. He romanced a girl who could logically be younger than his own daughter and to make things worse -- acts like a teenager at his forties. On top of that, just to make himself even less credible, he plays a pop-star. More than anything, the story is playing as though this pairing couldn't be more natural and as if the age gap didn't exist to begin with, which really comes to show the poor production and casting values of this film.
Personally, I have no problems with actors romancing ladies half their age as long as they make a convincing couple. In fact, leading actors have always been cast opposite young girls (Amitabh Bachchan-Sridevi, Mithun Chakraborty-Madhuri Dixit, Shahrukh Khan-Deepika, Salman Khan-Sneha Ullal) and made the pairing pretty well. Also, I have nothing against Rishi Kapoor, I think he is a good actor, and his act in Bobby is still incredibly memorable, but he really looks like Divya's father.
That was such a disappointment. Oh, and as for the reason most people would actually watch this film today, Khan made a good debut. He excelled in the very little his part allowed him to do. The late Divya Bharti made a promising debut as well. If you want to watch this film, go for the second half only. Personally, I would not do even that.
First, before one watches this film, one must remember it was one of Shah Rukh Khans first films, filmed in 1992. Therefore, it may seem a bit dated. The clothes, hairstyles (all but SRKs, as his hair is classic and timeless...lol), and dance routines may all seem a bit odd at first, but you soon get use to it, as one would watching a Hollywood film from the sixties.
The viewer must also remember that Shah Rukh Khan is not the star of the film, Kapoor is the star, all be it, an ageing one. Which does make it a bit difficult to believe he could be the love interest and object of desire of young girls. You will have to wait a while before Shah Rukh finally appears on screen, but trust me, it will be well worth the wait.
Although at times one must suspend disbelief through must of the film,this is a very sweet film.
The viewer must also remember that Shah Rukh Khan is not the star of the film, Kapoor is the star, all be it, an ageing one. Which does make it a bit difficult to believe he could be the love interest and object of desire of young girls. You will have to wait a while before Shah Rukh finally appears on screen, but trust me, it will be well worth the wait.
Although at times one must suspend disbelief through must of the film,this is a very sweet film.
Typical Bollywood love triangle, goes good with the dialogue, full of innocence. One of my all time faves Divya Bharti looks beautiful especially in the Aisi Deewangi song. A film with the 90s touch of innocence in Bollywood, with music that's still a phenomenan.
Did you know
- TriviaShah Rukh Khan has said that he hasn't seen the film yet as he doesnt want to watch his first and last films.
- GoofsIn start of the song, ''Koi na Koi chahiyay, Pyaar kerne Wala'', Shahrukh Khan was driving a motor bike on a straight road, accompanied by his friends. In one shot where he was doing acrobats on motor bike, bike handle was shown moving towards left, while motor bike was going straight on the road.
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