Duplicate (1998): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Bablu Chaudhary / Manu Dada, Shah Rukh Khan, is a buoyant and almost childlike young man who dreams of becoming a chef. He moves through life with a simple, hopeful faith, always ready to bow his head in prayer when a small miracle seems possible. In the same bustling city, though, a much darker reflection exists: Manu, a ruthless gangster who is Bablu’s exact double, is constantly on the run from the law. Manu’s life is a sharp contrast to Bablu’s lighthearted warmth, and the two live in uneasy proximity, connected by a face that can deceive and a fate that can collide at any moment. As the day-to-day rhythms of Mumbai carry on—taxis, markets, and crowded rooms—two entwined destinies begin a delicate, dangerous dance around identity, loyalty, and love.