Daraar (1996): Cast & Plot
Daraar is a 1996 romantic thriller directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, starring Rishi Kapoor as Raj Malhotra, Sushma Seth and Juhi Chawla Mehta. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Directors
- Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Shree Shiv Bhakti Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daraar About?
The premise of Daraar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raj Malhotra lives with his mother, and comes from a very wealthy family. He meets Priya Bhatia, who works with a real estate agency, and instantly falls in love with her.
Daraar Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- faked death
- domestic violence
- train track
- man slaps a woman
- villain turns good
- obsession
- love triangle
- hit by a train
- suicide
- remake
Daraar Cast & Characters
Rishi Kapoor leads the cast as Raj Malhotra, with Sushma Seth as Mrs. Malhotra and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Priya Bhatia. Directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
- Co-director Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla
- Rishi Kapoor as Raj Malhotra
- Sushma Seth as Mrs. Malhotra
- Juhi Chawla Mehta as Priya Bhatia
- Sulabha Arya as Nirmala Bhatia
Also Starring in Daraar
· 14 more- Arbaaz Khan Vikram
- Dinyar Tirandaz Manager in real estate agency
- Johnny Lever Hari
- Dinesh Hingoo Maulana
- Tiku Talsania Police inspector
- Razak Khan Berang Lucknowi
- Shiva Rindani Stranger (uncredited)
- Sheela Sharma Asha
- Amrit Patel Bus Conductor
- Dinyar Contractor Manager of Hill View Estate Agent
- Prithvi Vazir Dr. Sen
- Rajni Bala Mrs. Maulana
- Nakul Khullar
- Hari Shukla
More from Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla
More films directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, best-rated first: Race 2, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, Players and Naqaab.
Daraar Plot Summary
What happens in Daraar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vikram is an intensely suspicious and abusive husband who cannot control his anger, and his violence colors every moment of his marriage. He repeatedly attacks his wife, Priya Bhatia, striking the woman she becomes after their wedding and even resorting to murder when a doctor who tended to Priya and cared for her blind mother tries to help. The film opens with this toxic dynamic, laying out a chilling at-home menace that shadows Priya’s every move.
Full summary
The whole story of Daraar, scene by scene
Daraar Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Daraar.
How Well Do You Know Daraar?
9 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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Who plays the abusive husband Vikram in *Daraar*?
Daraar Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Трещина” and “Çatırtı / Daraar”.
- Also known as
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- Трещина
- Çatırtı / Daraar
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Daraar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Daraar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daraar?
Daraar runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Daraar released?
Daraar was released on July 5, 1996.
Who directed Daraar?
Daraar was directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla.
More films by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla Who is in the cast of Daraar?
Daraar stars Rishi Kapoor as Raj Malhotra, Sushma Seth as Mrs. Malhotra and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Priya Bhatia, among 18 credited actors.
Does Daraar have a post-credit scene?
No. Daraar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Daraar in?
The original language of Daraar is Hindi.
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