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Ekk Deewana Tha
Sachin is an engineering graduate from a middle class Mumbai family, but his passion is for the world of cinema. He is dreaming and planning for a future as a director, when he sees Jessie. It is love at first sight for Sachin. However, Jessie is from a strict Malayali Christian family, and her parents would never approve of their romance. The other problem is Jessie insists that she doesn't want a romantic relationship, but wants only to be friends. Of all the girls in the world why did Sachin have to fall for Jessie?
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Plot Summary
Sachin, a young engineer, recounts his passionate yet turbulent love story with Jessie, an educated Christian girl. Their relationship faces numerous obstacles, including parental disapproval and geographical separation, testing the depth of their feelings and commitment.
Critical Reception
Ekk Deewana Tha received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the romantic storyline and Prateik Babbar's performance, many found the film to be slow-paced, melodramatic, and lacking the emotional impact of similar romantic dramas.
What Reviewers Say
The film's slow pacing and melodrama were frequently criticized.
Prateik Babbar's earnest performance was often highlighted as a positive aspect.
Many reviewers felt the romantic chemistry between the leads was underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reception appears to be divided, with some appreciating the romantic theme and performances, while others found the narrative to be lengthy and lacking in emotional depth.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of Gautham Menon's own Tamil film 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa' (2010) and its Telugu version 'Ye Maaya Chesave' (2010).
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