Darr (1993): Cast & Plot
Darr is a 1993 romantic thriller directed by Yash Chopra, starring Juhi Chawla Mehta as Kiran Awasti, Anupam Kher and Tanvi Azmi. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 59m (179 min)
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Yash Raj Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Darr About?
The premise of Darr without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tense love triangle pits a tender suitor against a dangerously obsessive admirer. The woman, torn between genuine affection and a threatening fixation, fears both men—one offering love, the other threatening her very existence. She must decide which path to follow.
Darr Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- obsession
- stalker
- holi
- obsessive love
- switzerland
- stalking
- sympathetic villain
- insanity
- apartment
- sports fan
- cricket the sport
- guitarist
+35 more Show fewer
- stutter
- guitar
- man slaps a woman
- psychopath
- one word title
- love
- naval officer
- fear
- fight
- woman in jeopardy
- shot to death
- foot chase
- love triangle
- stabbing
- forest
- boat
- beating
- rain
- newlywed
- father son relationship
- rescue
- car accident
- stalking victim
- male female relationship
- telephone call
- knife
- singing
- song
- jealousy
- gun
- singer
- blood
- husband wife relationship
- murder
- local blockbuster
Darr Cast & Characters
Juhi Chawla Mehta leads the cast as Kiran Awasti, with Anupam Kher as Vijay Awasti and Tanvi Azmi as Poonam Awasthi. Directed by Yash Chopra; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yash Chopra
- Juhi Chawla Mehta as Kiran Awasti
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Anupam Kher as Vijay Awasti -
Tanvi Azmi as Poonam Awasthi - Shah Rukh Khan as Rahul Mehra
Also Starring in Darr
· 5 more- Sunny Deol Sunil Malhotra
- Dalip Tahil Captain Mehra
- Annu Kapoor Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi
- Vikas Anand The Psychiatrist
- Piloo J. Wadia Irritated Hotel Manager
More from Yash Chopra
More films directed by Yash Chopra, best-rated first: Veer-Zaara, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Dil To Pagal Hai and Lamhe.
Darr Plot Summary
What happens in Darr from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kiran Awasti, a striking college student, returns home to visit her older brother Vijay Awasti and his wife Poonam Awasthi. Her life takes a tense turn as her classmate, Rahul Mehra, who is quietly in love with her, begins to shadow her every move. At the same time, Kiran’s boyfriend, Sunil Malhotra, an officer in the Indian Navy, anchors her world in a different, steadier current. Sunil’s commanding officer, Captain Avinash Mehra, happens to be Rahul’s father, a connection that adds complexity to the web of relationships surrounding Kiran.
Full summary
The whole story of Darr, scene by scene
Darr Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Darr Reloaded | Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Tanvi Azmi | Yash Chopra
How Well Do You Know Darr?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrayed the obsessive lover Rahul Mehra?
Darr Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “ไฟรักซาตาน, darr” and “恐惧, ცხოვრება შიშის ქვეშ”.
- Also known as
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- ไฟรักซาตาน, darr
- 恐惧, ცხოვრება შიშის ქვეშ
- Жизнь под страхом
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Darr FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Darr, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Darr?
Darr runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).
When was Darr released?
Darr was released on December 23, 1993.
Who directed Darr?
Darr was directed by Yash Chopra.
More films by Yash Chopra Who is in the cast of Darr?
Darr stars Juhi Chawla Mehta as Kiran Awasti, Anupam Kher as Vijay Awasti and Tanvi Azmi as Poonam Awasthi, among 9 credited actors.
Does Darr have a post-credit scene?
No. Darr has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Darr in?
The original language of Darr is Hindi.
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