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Mr. Bechara (1996): Cast & Plot

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Mr. Bechara is a 1996 film directed by K. Bhagyaraj, starring Anil Kapoor as Anand Verma, Heera Rajgopal and Anupam Kher. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Mr. Bechara (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
K. Bhagyaraj
Original language
Hindi
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The story

What Is Mr. Bechara About?

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

A shy printer named Mr Bechara has devoted himself to raising his infant son alone after his wife's death. His quiet, routine life is upended when Dr Dayanand arrives with unorthodox techniques, pushing him into unfamiliar challenges and reshaping his simple existence.

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Cast & crew

Mr. Bechara Cast & Characters

Anil Kapoor leads the cast as Anand Verma, with Heera Rajgopal as Mrs. Asha Verma and Anupam Kher as Dr. Dayanand. Directed by K. Bhagyaraj; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from K. Bhagyaraj

More films directed by K. Bhagyaraj: Parijatham and Aakhree Raasta.

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Plot

Mr. Bechara Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Bechara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anand Verma, a widower and devoted father, faces a medical mystery when a woman who has lost her memory is admitted to the hospital. The attending doctor, Dr. Dayanand, asks him to take her home and care for her until she can recover. To anchor her identity, the doctor names her Asha, a name that echoes Anand’s late wife and hints at a shared past. He also makes Asha believe she is married to Anand and the mother of his child.

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The whole story of Mr. Bechara, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Mr. Bechara?

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 given to the amnesiac woman when she is first taken to Anand's home?

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Mr. Bechara Also Known As

Also known as “Потерять себя”.

Also known as
  • Потерять себя

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FAQ

Mr. Bechara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Bechara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Bechara?

Mr. Bechara runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Mr. Bechara released?

Mr. Bechara was released on August 29, 1996.

Who directed Mr. Bechara?

Mr. Bechara was directed by K. Bhagyaraj.

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Who is in the cast of Mr. Bechara?

Mr. Bechara stars Anil Kapoor as Anand Verma, Heera Rajgopal as Mrs. Asha Verma and Anupam Kher as Dr. Dayanand, among 11 credited actors.

Does Mr. Bechara have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Bechara has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mr. Bechara in?

The original language of Mr. Bechara is Hindi.

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