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Zid
Jay is the only child and has been brought up with his grandmother, who pampers him, and never refuses him anything. When Jay wants a horse, she gets one, and he names it "Didaara". But Jay's love for the horse becomes a obsession, he becomes an ardent though inexperienced rider, and suffers an injury. His grandmother decides that it is time that she gave away Dildaara. When Jay finds that his horse is missing, he confronts his grandmother, and is shocked to learn that she has given away his horse. His grandmother does not know that by giving away his horse, she has changed her's and his lives forever - for Jay leaves and never returns. But how can Jay, a young man, without any skills, survive any single day without his grandmother's support?
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Plot Summary
Ranjeet, a young man, is deeply in love with his wife, Geeta. However, his world is shattered when he learns that Geeta has been having an affair with his friend, Vikram. This revelation plunges Ranjeet into a vortex of suspicion, jealousy, and revenge, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Zid (1994) is a Hindi thriller that explores the dark themes of jealousy and betrayal. While it aimed for a suspenseful narrative, its execution and performances were met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film struggled to leave a lasting impact on audiences or gain significant critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to delve into psychological turmoil but often resorts to melodrama.
Performances are generally considered unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.
The plot, while having potential for suspense, becomes predictable and lacks depth.
Google audience: Audience reception for Zid (1994) is not widely documented through aggregated platforms like Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was released during a period when Bollywood was exploring more complex psychological thrillers, though 'Zid' did not achieve the same level of recognition as some of its contemporaries.
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