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Suhaag
Collegian Ajay Sharma was born on 2nd April 1968 and lives in Bombay with his widowed mom, Asha. He is friendly with fellow-collegian, the wealthy Raj Sinha, and both often end up getting beat-up by goons and Madhu (Raj's girlfriend) respectively. After they graduate from college, Raj's maternal uncle asks Ajay to bring his birth certificate so that he could make his passport and find work for him in a department store in Canada. Ajay goes home to look for his birth certificate, but is unable to locate. His mother makes a show of helping him, but instead tears a document and tosses it outside. Ajay puts the document together and finds out that his real name is Ajay Malhotra, his father, Dr. Ravi Malhotra, is still alive, serving a life sentence in prison for killing and stealing a patient's organs. Ajay questions his mother and finds out that his dad was framed by the hospital owner, Rai Bahadur. He and Asha meet Ravi in prison and swear to avenge his humiliation.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of two friends, Ajay and Kishan, who are inseparable and live together. Their lives take a turn when Ajay falls in love with a woman who is already married. Complications arise as Ajay tries to win her over, leading to a dramatic confrontation with her husband and the revelation of hidden truths about family and loyalty. The narrative explores themes of friendship, love, betrayal, and the complexities of relationships within a traditional Indian setting.
Critical Reception
Suhaag was a commercial success at the box office, praised for its star-studded cast, action sequences, and dramatic plot. While some critics noted the film's reliance on common Bollywood tropes, its entertainment value and the performances of its lead actors were generally well-received by audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its star power and masala entertainment.
Action sequences and dramatic moments were highlighted.
Familiar plot elements, but engaging for its target audience.
Google audience: Audience reception data on Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film marked the last on-screen pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, two of Bollywood's most iconic stars.
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