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Dil Ki Baazi (1993): Cast & Plot

Dil Ki Baazi (1993) movie poster

Dil Ki Baazi is a 1993 film directed by Anil Ganguly, starring Avinash Wadhavan as Ajay V. Kashyap, Farheen and Akshay Kumar. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Dil Ki Baazi (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Anil Ganguly
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Dil Ki Baazi About?

The premise of Dil Ki Baazi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An unemployed youth faces challenges after he secures employment.

Dil Ki Baazi Themes & Keywords

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  • illegitimate son
  • father son relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • single mother
  • class differences
  • half brother half brother relationship
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • eavesdropping
  • remorse
  • fight
  • police station
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  • flirting
  • husband wife relationship
  • murder of a police officer
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • rain
  • alcohol
  • taxi
  • policeman
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • new identity
  • bald man
  • spoiled brat
  • asphyxiation
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Cast & crew

Dil Ki Baazi Cast & Characters

Avinash Wadhavan leads the cast as Ajay V. Kashyap, with Farheen as Asha and Akshay Kumar as Vijay. Directed by Anil Ganguly; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dil Ki Baazi

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From the director

More from Anil Ganguly

More films directed by Anil Ganguly: Saaheb and Kora Kagaz.

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Plot

Dil Ki Baazi Plot Summary

What happens in Dil Ki Baazi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ajay is a rich, spoiled young man who pursues Asha, a woman who shoulders all the heavy responsibilities of her family. In contrast, Vijay is a stubborn, middle-class job seeker who loves Aarti and hopes for a simpler, steadier life. The film sets these two very different paths on a collision course, weaving romance with ambition, privilege with duty, and expectation with secrecy. As the story unfolds, the two men inhabit sharply different worlds, yet their paths cross in ways that challenge and change them both.

Full summary

The whole story of Dil Ki Baazi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dil Ki Baazi?

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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Which actor plays Vijay, the stubborn, middle-class job seeker?

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Dil Ki Baazi Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “心不了情” and “Сводные братья”.

Also known as
  • 心不了情
  • Сводные братья

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Dil Ki Baazi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dil Ki Baazi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dil Ki Baazi?

Dil Ki Baazi runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Dil Ki Baazi released?

Dil Ki Baazi was released on May 6, 1993.

Who directed Dil Ki Baazi?

Dil Ki Baazi was directed by Anil Ganguly.

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Who is in the cast of Dil Ki Baazi?

Dil Ki Baazi stars Avinash Wadhavan as Ajay V. Kashyap, Farheen as Asha and Akshay Kumar as Vijay, among 13 credited actors.

Does Dil Ki Baazi have a post-credit scene?

No. Dil Ki Baazi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dil Ki Baazi in?

The original language of Dil Ki Baazi is Hindi.

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