Deedar
Anand Malhotra, the only son of a very wealthy industrialist, Kailanshnath Malhotra is in love with the only daughter of a widowed schoolteacher, Gayetri Saxena, whose name is Sapna Saxena. His mom and dad find out about his romance, and decide to get him married to her. On the day of the engagement, Gayetri and Sapna lock their door and spend the week elsewhere. Kailashnath and his wife are outraged by this humiliation and swear never to marry their son to Sapna. Anand is perplexed at this, and attempts to find from Gayetri, as to her refusal, but Gayetri refuses to tell him anything. Anand knows that Sapna loves him, and is determined to find out why their marriage is not possible. Little does he know that by doing so, he could be challenging Gayetri's widowhood, as well as putting his dad and his business in jeopardy.
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Plot Summary
Anand falls deeply in love with Laila, a spirited young woman, but their romance is threatened by a tragic accident that leaves Anand with amnesia. As Laila tries to help him regain his memory and their love, Anand's past and a mistaken identity create further complications. The film explores themes of love, memory, and destiny as they navigate these challenges.
Critical Reception
Deedar was a commercial film that received mixed to negative reviews from critics, primarily focusing on its predictable storyline and melodrama. While the performances of the lead actors, particularly Sridevi, were often noted, the film's overall execution and narrative depth were largely criticized. It performed moderately at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a convoluted and melodramatic plot.
- Performances, especially Sridevi's, are a highlight but cannot salvage the weak narrative.
- An average romantic drama with predictable twists and turns.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but generally, it is seen as a typical 90s Bollywood romantic drama with an engaging, albeit somewhat predictable, storyline and strong lead performances.
Fun Fact
The film marked the first time Govinda and Sridevi were paired together on screen.
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