Dariya Dil
Dariya Dil

Dariya Dil

1988Movie146 minHindi

Chided by his family for being the absolute miser, wealthy industrialist Dhaniram (Kader Khan) loves his money as a mother loves a child. This does not auger well with his two sons, Ajay and Vijay (Shashi Kiran and Raj Kiran respectively). The two sons despise their father and find various ways to entrap him, but in vain. Dhaniram gets in the bad books of Income Tax Officer, D.O. Gogi (Shakti Kapoor), and as a result Gogi is arrested and imprisoned. His sister, Dolly (Roshini) and brother, Gulu (Gulshan Grover) both scheme a devious plot that will ensure the death of Dhaniram, and the control of his wealth will rest with them and Gogi.

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Director: Ravindra PeepatGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This film tells the story of a young woman from a poor background who falls in love with a wealthy young man. Their relationship faces numerous challenges due to societal differences and family opposition. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the triumph of the human spirit against adversity.

Critical Reception

Dariya Dil was a moderately received film, appreciated for its melodramatic storyline and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kamal Haasan. While it catered to the typical Bollywood audience of the late 80s with its blend of romance and drama, it didn't achieve significant critical acclaim for originality or groundbreaking direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a conventional but engaging romantic drama.
  • Performances, especially Kamal Haasan's, are a highlight.
  • The plot relies on familiar tropes of rich-poor romance and societal obstacles.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dariya Dil is generally mixed, with viewers appreciating the emotional core of the story and the chemistry between the leads. Some found the plot predictable and the pacing a bit slow, while others enjoyed the classic Bollywood melodrama.

Fun Fact

Although Divya Bharti was a prominent actress, her role in Dariya Dil was relatively minor, with Asha Parekh playing the motherly figure and a significant supporting role.

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