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Aaina (1993): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Aaina is a 1993 romantic drama directed by Deepak Sareen, starring Jackie Shroff as Ravi Saxena, Amrita Singh and Juhi Chawla Mehta. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes. Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Aaina (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Deepak Sareen
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aaina About?

The premise of Aaina without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Roma (Amrita Singh) abandons her husband Ravi (Jackie Shroff) at the altar to chase greater ambitions. Her sister Reema (Juhi Chawla), who has loved Ravi secretly all her life, steps in to protect the family. The newlyweds begin building a life together until Roma returns, intent on reclaiming what she believes Reema has taken from her.

Aaina Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • sister sister relationship
  • love triangle
  • love
  • marriage
  • wedding
  • ambition
  • jealousy
  • manipulation
  • rivalry
Where to watch

Where to Watch Aaina

Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Aaina Cast & Characters

Jackie Shroff leads the cast as Ravi Saxena, with Amrita Singh as Roma Mathur and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Reema Mathur. Directed by Deepak Sareen; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Aaina

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Plot

Aaina Plot Summary

What happens in Aaina from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rajnesh Mathur Rajnesh Mathur is a wealthy, respected businessman who presides over a household with two very different daughters. The elder, Roma Mathur, is ambitious, outspoken, and accustomed to getting her way, while the younger, Reema Mathur, is quieter, self-effacing, and content to stay in the shadows as her sister shines. As the family dynamics unfold, Reema quietly nurses a crush on a man she meets by chance at a bookstore: the successful author Ravi Saxena. Unbeknownst to her, Ravi’s attention shifts when he meets Roma at an art gallery, and he is instantly drawn to her vivacious presence.

Full summary

The whole story of Aaina, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aaina?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the wealthy businessman who is father to Roma and Reema?

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FAQ

Aaina FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Aaina, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aaina?

Aaina runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Aaina released?

Aaina was released on June 18, 1993.

Who directed Aaina?

Aaina was directed by Deepak Sareen.

More films by Deepak Sareen

Who is in the cast of Aaina?

Aaina stars Jackie Shroff as Ravi Saxena, Amrita Singh as Roma Mathur and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Reema Mathur, among 5 credited actors.

Where can I watch Aaina?

In the US, Aaina is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

Does Aaina have a post-credit scene?

No. Aaina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aaina in?

The original language of Aaina is Hindi.

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