Darr (1993) User Reviews

My First Bollywood Film!!

[clairus99 · 8/10 · 27 October 2006]

I've never seen a Bollywood film before but I caught the first ten minutes of this, laughed myself silly and hit the R button on Sky+. I'm glad I did!! I hope I don't insult anybody (because basically, the BF and I loved it!) but we couldn't take it half as seriously as the actors did - especially the obsessed one (who, I understand, is a huge Bollywood star because we've seen him on the cover of lots of dvds since and i even saw a doll of him today in Hamleys!! The BF keeps on about this bloke - I am beginning to think HE'S obsessed! He keeps saying that it's strange for the traditionally good looking one to be the anti-hero of a film! But then we do like films that aren't your stock predictable Hollywood fare).

It was completely over the top but really good fun. If all Bollywood films are like this then we're watching more. I have had that bloomin' song in my head all week and I can't speak a word of Hindi! PS any recommendations would be appreciated!

I love this m-m-m-movie!

[malaewa · 9/10 · 23 April 2006]

I generally love SRK as a villain (how can you not?) and I believe that SRK and Juhi are a perfect match on screen as they both are actually more nice than pretty.

This movie is great to watch, although it has some major flaws:

1) the good guy (Sunny) - not only he's so much less attractive than Shahrukh(what in my opinion is soooooo important in Bollyfilms) but his role lacks character - it would be much better if there was a conflict between two strong personalities, instead we have a conflict between a personality and an average soldier

2) Kiran's and Sunil's reactions for Rahul's actions are unbelievably silly and naive even for a Bollywood production

But all this is not that important in comparison with the wonderful melodramatic atmosphere, great songs (really truly great)and (let's say it again) Shahrukh as a villain, I just love him when he's so pagal

A must-see (along with Anjaam, Baazigar and Duplicate)

Shahrukh as Villain=Masti every Time

[houghtonconnor17 · 8/10 · 16 January 2013]

Sure, it "borrows" ideas from Psycho fairly liberally, and by now it's effects are fairly cheesy, but still, Darr is a great film to watch by any standard.

Darr is one of those rare Yash Chopra films (and the beginning of the great association of Shahrukh Khan with Yash Raj films) that brings violence and the more obsessive type of love into the picture of your typical Bollywood romance. The action scenes are few and far between, and yet this is one of the darkest and bloodiest Hindi films of the early 90's.

Shahrukh Khan assays the role of stuttering stalker Rahul Mehra pursuing the lovely Kiran (Juhi Chawla), who is already engaged to the dull as dishwater, but very sane and predictable Sunil Malhotra (Sunny Deol). All of this feels very basic on paper, but on reality the combination of these three characters is dynamite on screen.

Unintentionally I am sure (no one would intentionally portray themselves as a bore when they are supposed to be the hero of the film), Sunny Deol is in great part to thank for the magic that is Darr. While Shahrukh takes to the obsessive and yet very sympathetic victim with aplomb, Deol's performance as the tired and somewhat old (even back then) Sunil is one that really drives you into Shahrukh's arms right from the first frame.

In an odd twist of logic the character played by Sunny (Deol has been a fine actor in other films so this is not an attack on his character) almost forces the viewer to take Shahrukh Khan's point of view when it comes to Kiran. What exactly does she see in her husband-to-be? Other than fiscal stability, it does not seem that Sunil brings much to the table. In consequence, despite the admittedly awful things that Rahul does throughout the film, in a very eerie and disconcerting way, one begins to cheer for Shahrukh's character to not only win the girl, but also to triumph over Sunil in every way possible.

Such a powerful emotional impulse is bound to be given credit, and I have to give it where it is due. Just to make sure that Juhi Chawla is not left out, I do have to mention that, as in her previous work such as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Juhi gives a star performance as the cute if somewhat vapid college student and object of Rahul's desire.

I strongly recommend anyone to watch this film, even if they are not entirely familiar with Bollywood. It is definitely worth a viewing if only to test and see if you can manage to completely hate the villain in this piece. It is a challenge I admittedly failed at miserably.

C...c...c...cool!

[rajivgill · 10/10 · 24 August 2001]

So many times, Bollywood has tried to remake Hollywood hits, only to produce total duds. Mercifully, Yash Chopra's interpretation of "Sleeping with the Enemy" is an extremely stylish and well-made films.

Shah Rukh Khan is obsessed with Juhi Chawla (who's looking her very best in here!). When he realizes that Juhi has a fiance in Sunny Deol, he stops at nothing to make sure she becomes his.

Every frame of this film is a delight to watch. Whether it's Shah Rukh chanting his trademark "I love you, K...k...k...kiran!" or the feel-good mushy scenes between Sunny and Juhi (who make a perfect match), you won't feel like leaving your eat in boredom.

Each and every song on the soundtrack is ear pleasing, especially Jaadu Teri Nazar and Tu Mere Samne. Like I said, Juhi looks like a Goddess in this film. Darr may not be SRK's best film (that honor goes to Baazigar), but it definitely figures as one of his most flawless performances! Sunny is OK. He's done similar roles before, but he's good.

Overall, Darr is g...g...g...great! ;)

Absolutely BRILLIANT

[bareka-2 · 10/10 · 23 July 2007]

this movie is such a good movie shah ruck khan does a great job as the crazy mad villain who is totally obsessed with

the girl the story is fantastic the acting by all

characters like the girl and shah ruck and Sunny are all fabulous and i really love the first song especially how it comes back at the end oh and its so emotional if your a true shah ruck khan fan you have gotta watch this movie because its the best shah ruck khan movie ever he plays an excellent role and i wish he done more crazy man roles but u have to watch this what so ever this is a really good movie this is a really good movie you have to watch it it is truly amazing you have to watch it it is fabulous i can go on and on about this movie because it is a fun funny scary cool and totally fantastic movie in the world

One of Yash Chopra's best

[silvan-desouza · 21 August 2011]

Yash Chopra is the filmmaker who is instrumental in the success of Amitabh who gave him several great films like DEEWAAR, TRISHUL, KABHIE KABHIE, KAALA PATTHAR and SILSILA and then he made some craps till CHANDNI(1989) and LAMHE(1991) which were good films

DARR was the first film starring Shahrukh Khan in a Yashraj film

The film released in 1993 when Shahrukh Khan also starred in a negative role in BAAZIGAR and Sanjay Dutt played a villain in KHALNAYAK in the same year

DARR is an obsessive love story, The film sort of made the track famous Amitabh had played an obsessive lover in PARWANA(1971) which was a flop DARR brought it back with a bang

The film keeps you on the edge throughout, Sunny-Juhi portions are sweet but the best part is Srk's character which is brilliantly handled Though at times the film does get sort of clichéd/filmy and some scenes do seem filmy but yet the film is well handled

On the flipside, there are times when the film tends to veer towards scenes that look far-fetched, like the climax when a stabbed Sunny suddenly appears in the middle of the sea and bashes SRK Also the film tends to drag in some places

Yash Chopra does a brilliant job Music by Shiv Hari is fab, be it TU HAI MERI KIRAN, TU MERE SAAMNE which became a rage and made Udit Srk's voice Or the romantic DARWAZA BAND KARLO

Amongst actors Sunny plays the typical hero and is refreshingly low-key but his role lacks the meat which resulted in him being angry on Yash Chopra He felt he was cheated by the director Surprisingly in the same year Sunny stole the show in a DAMINI from Rishi Kapoor though having a guest role Juhi looks ravishing and does a good job Shahrukh Khan steals the show with a brilliant portrayal, be it his stammer, or his cold expressions he is superb In fact he was raw those days but that made him much more identifiable then today Amongst rest Anupam Kher is hilarious, like in LAMHE while Tanvi Azmi is likable too Anu Kapoor is good in a cameo

Interesting

[CriticGirl91 · 7/10 · 22 June 2015]

Yash Chopra's films did manage to be sensible once in a while, though impounded by unnecessary songs. This movie is one of those, and fortunately, it skipped on unnecessary bollywood drama.

The acting is above average in this one with a rare, excellent performance by SRK. The character sketch here is excellent. He is not an in-your-face hero disguised as villain. He is very real, a manipulative and coward man. That really increased the appeal of the film tremendously for me. His twisted thinking is apparent when Annu Kapoor's death scene is played out. He calls his mother incessantly which made me expect some sympathy provoking melodrama, which fortunately did not occur.

So, to summarize, on the upside of the film: -It is quick paced except for the songs -SRK's tactics are smart and believable -SRK's characterization is excellent -There is no unnecessary melodrama -Juhi plays the victim really well -The locales and actors look gorgeous

On the downside: -Anupam Kher's humour is forced and unnecessary -The songs are too many and too long -The ending scene was disgusting

A word on the ending scene now, the pathetic joke about a stalker was completely uncalled for. The movie could have really done without it. It was like a mockery of a very real and serious issue.

As for the controversial climax, I did not feel any sympathy for SRK in the end. So what if he had KIRAN on his chest? That was expected! Does that make him any good? I think the climax was good, especially when Juhi asks Sunny to kill him. Well- deserved!

One of Shahrukh Khan's BEST movies

[babykiller30 · 10/10 · 1 November 2002]

This movie is just brilliant, SRK's acting is just amazing, the end is so incredibly sad, I cry every time I see this film, it's the kind you never get sick of, and can see again and again, an absolutely amazingly brilliant movie.

Beautifully shot, but a little predictable

[Peter_Young · 7/10 · 7 March 2021]

Somehow Yash Chopra was so good at making romantic, colourful films, that even this film, which is a thriller, ends up having many of the elements used in his previous films, starting with Silsila and culminating in Lamhe and Chandni. Back in his early days, he made very good thrillers such as Ittefaq. Darr is certainly not on that level of tension, but it is an entertaining film overall. While it's quite mysterious, it doesn't really manage to be completely chilling, although it's fun and tense. The film is beautifully filmed, with wonderful locales and a lot of colour. The story is a little predictable, but so are probably most films of the genre. The film has Sunny Deol in a rather ordinary role, and he's good because he is most of the time. Juhi Chawla is a perfect film heroine, and that she is the cynosure here makes perfect sense because she's gorgeous. It is Shah Rukh Khan, of course, who gives the film its tense atmosphere, and he is clearly the most memorable of the case, with his iconic "K... K... K... Kiran" working to good effect. The film has nice songs as well, including "Tu Mere Saamne", although again, they do not fit the dark tone required by the film's genre. But who knows, maybe that's what makes it such an effective project, which balances it all. Darr is worth a watch after all, for its entertainment value, the performances, and it's just a good Yash Chopra film which is pretty to look at, so I recommend.

Really cool movie!

[crystalbloo92 · 9/10 · 10 December 2005]

Darr is a great movie! Shahrukh plays an obsessed lover who will do almost anything to win over his lady which in this case is Juhi Chawla. Little does Juhi know in the film that Shahrukh has a MAJOR crush on her and is constantly stalking her. I have to admit, some of the things he did in this movie were pretty creepy... like the threatening phone calls. Never in my life will I forget the line, "I love you K..k..k..Kiran!"

It's just too bad that Shahrukh and Juhi weren't exactly "together" in the film. But Juhi and Sunny do make a fairly good couple in the movie. Though Shahrukh's role was pretty psychotic, I still think he did a great job of playing it and can't possibly imagine anyone else doing that role. No wonder he got an award for Darr in 94'!

Juhi... what can I say??? She looks especially amazing in this film! It's not that she doesn't always look amazing in her other films, but Darr did give the public a wonderful image of her!

As for the music... it was excellent! Especially "Jaadu Teri Nazar," one of my all time favorite songs. I also thought "Tu Mere Samne" was quite nice also.

A must see for everyone! Overall Darr deserves a 9/10!

Haunting and Powerful

[elysiriar21 · 7/10 · 20 May 2005]

I have seen many of Shahrukh's movies and this is a very good role for him. He has such versatility, but he mainly stays in positive roles. As Rahul, he is very dark and disturbing, yet I found myself sympathizing with him much of the movie. If for nothing else, watch this movie for Shahrukh. He plays a very complex and real character very convincingly. The story is very typical and has been done before, but the character development is very strong and entertaining. The opening is a little confusing, but by the end, it doesn't matter. The songs I found very likable and give insight to what characters are thinking. Very clever. I think this movie was very good and recommend it to all Shahrukh Khan fans. It is a must see!

Shahrukh at his best....A nice psychological thriller

[Ansango · 8/10 · 16 December 2014]

Darr is not a mere psychopathic movie it is actually a real portrayal of obsession.The movie is about a boy who is obsessed for a girl.The story was unique as this topic has never been explored in Indian cinema.It was not a copy of any Hollywood flick,it was just inspired from it.The screenplay was good and its flow was smooth.The film could have been shorter.1st half of the movie was lousy but 2nd half was good.The movie also memorable for Shahrukh's performance.He was great.This is among the best performances of his career.His body language,expressions,vibration of his sound everything was superb.This movie proves why he is called the king khan.Sunny was usual doing what he does.He was average.The way in which he carries out the rescue mission in the beginning of the movie was too bad.Juhi was good and acted well.Anupam was nice and provided the much needed comic relief.Music was good especially the title song was so charming.But placement of songs in the movie was bad.Locations are good.The movie needs a serious editing and could have been shorter.Yash ji was a great director and this movie proves it yet again.It is a must watch for cinema lovers. 8.1 out of 10 is my final rating.

One of the best movie of 1990's

[Harshithnagraj · 7/10 · 15 December 2020]

It is one of the best story of 1990's and srk's acting so powerful and direction is one of the strong point and finally it's a good movie

shadow of the queen bee

[gindwani · 5/10 · 27 February 2008]

this new attempt of Yash Chopra of making villains out of heroes is satisfactory.Both heroes of the movie, Shah Rukh and Sunny Deol benefited tremendously from this film that will decide their career in the future. Sunny will make more movies where he'll play heroes with intense action like in Jo Bhole So Nihaal while Shah Rukh will use a lot of stuttering in his next films. but it is the choice of the heroine that raises the question. Darr was made after the debacle of Yash's Lamhe. it it obvious that the failure of the movie is blamed upon solely on the shoulders reigning queen Sridevi,as when you are on top everyone wants you down.Instead of repeating the queen,Yash has used Juhi Chawla, who despite of being a talented actress, cannot match even a hair strand with the queen bee Sridevi.Even if Sridevi not being in the movie, the shadow of the queen still hangs around in Yash's mind as he clothes Juhi and makes her dance like Sridevi in a white sari, which Juhi fails miserably.

Darr - Yash Chopra's last classic

[Ibuk · 8/10 · 16 November 2007]

This was Bollywood's answer to Fatal attraction and this is a classic film in its own right. Juhi Chawla was good and so was Sunny Deol but it was Shah Rukh Khan who shot to fame as the stalker. Since then he has become a favourite of the Chopra's (Dilwale Dulhaniya le Jayenge, Mohhabatein, Dil to pagal hai, Veer Zaara and Chak De India). Shah Rukh at first appears to be a villain but then towards the end you start to sympathize with him. The scripting was superb and the songs were chartbusters. My favourites are Too mere samne and Jaadu teri nazar.

After the dismal failure of the underrated Lamhe Yash Chopra fought back with Darr. The dialogues were memorable, the k..k..Kiran dialogue is often repeated. Since Darr Yash Chopra has slipped bit. Dil to pagal hai was bad but he redeemed himself slightly with Veer Zaara, which was far far better. This was Yash Chopra's last masterpiece.

Sanity of Love

[BiswajitSince2005 · 9/10 · 14 March 2007]

Pertty Kiran comes back to home after completing her college. She has got a nice charisma which always drawn men to her. Sunil Malhotra a dare devil navy employee is one such guy. He loves her deeply and even engaged to marry her. Rahul is another person who is insane and he also loves Kirrrran.

Sunil is very close to her family and is adored by everyone in his home. Kiran has never met Rahul, but then Rahul would kill anyone who comes between him and Kiran. So when Rahul comes to know that Kiran is in love with Sunil, what will he do ? Will he kill him or he himself will be punished for his devil acts.

One of Shah Rukh's better films

[wajeehkhan01 · 7/10 · 3 October 2015]

I myself am not a huge fan of SRK. Mainly the romantic SRK. But I do know he's made some good films here and there. Darr is one of them.

I'll start off with the acting. This film was early on in Shah Rukh's career, this is when he was in his villainous phase. Back then he was not what he is today, an overacting romantic. He was actually pretty good when he started off. In Darr he impressed me. Even though he did tend to overact in regular scenes and ham at some points, most of the time he was excellent. His portrayal of the obsessive man creeped you out and kept you hooked, and in the intense scenes his intensity, emotional displays and just his overall nature made you feel for the character. I really liked his performance in Darr. It wasn't really the usual SRK. Besides that Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla were good, they had good chemistry. But really besides them, it was all bout SRK.

However, besides the leading actors doing well, the rest of the film was average. It still had cheesy classic Yash Chopra love, good music, some clichés, some cheesy scenes, and other things like that. But really SRK helps you to forget about that.

Overall, I think this is a pretty good film to watch, especially if you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan. Even if you're not, like me, you can still enjoy pre-romantic phase SRK. Overall this is a good 7.4-7.5ish out of 10.

Violent classic

[shivakumarvishwa · 10/10 · 3 July 2008]

The movie is a very good movie.one of the best from Yash raj films.The direction is incredible.The screenplay is brilliant.The story is excellent.It tells about Rahul who is obssed of Kiran his college friend.He is a full blown psycho doing things like talking to his mother on a phone(anyway she died 15 years back) etc.Kiran is engaged to Sunil.Rahul does everything so he can get her.He even trys to kill Sunil but he survives it.He even goes to the place where they are going to their honeymoon.The movie is every nes delight.Shahrukh is superb,Juhi is fairly good,Sunny is average,Anupham is okay and so is Tanvi,Dalip did good.The movie belongs to Srk.The dialogues are brilliant(Shahrukh ones and a lot if not the overacting and comedy)."Jaadu Teri Nazar" and "Tu Mere Samne" are absolutely melodious tracks.

Nowadays, Girls enjoy prank calls..Quite a fun film anyway

[Li_85 · 7/10 · 14 June 2006]

Darr was a Super Hit film, which was loved by many peoples. It tells the story of Shahrukh Khans innocent obsession for Juhi, who loves Sunny Deol. Honestly it was a entertaining movie, but if you look carefully its not too realistic. Shahrukh Khan keeps phoning Juhi and tells her that he loves her too bits. He gives an announcement in college that he Loves her, and gives her some nice surprises like beautiful photos of her. Unfortunately, instead of being flattered that a guy loves her too bits, she gets very very scared. I personally know 100s of people that get pranked by someone, and these people enjoy it, cos they play a long. Yash Chopra gives us a good film that does entertain, widely because of Shah Rukh Khan's character. Sunny Deol is suppose to be the main actor, but Darr belongs to Shah Rukh Khan delivering a Superb performance. Shah rukh Khan is literally the villain of the movie, but i would of been happy if he got the girl, because he loves her so dearly. Sunny Deol gives a decent performance, but he beats up all those guys on his own, and survives a brutal knife attack. Juhi Chawla is cute as ever in a fairly good performance. Some good songs including Tu mere samne being the best.

Powerful acting by SRK

[fakhri-45688 · 10/10 · 24 December 2020]

Sometimes, Just Sometimes Villain Acted Better Than Hero And Stole The Whole Credit. Despite Having Sunny Deol In The Lead Role In Darr Movie SRK Stole All The Limelight And Became A Star. Power Of Srk Acting

Violence at its glorious best

[onkardeep · 24 May 2001]

This is one movie that I can watch anytime, any number of times. Darr is probably the best movie that the great combo of ShahRukh and Yash Chopra stable has provided. (I even rate it better than Dil To Paagal Hai). Shahrukh is not good, he is amazing. Though Sunny Deol was supposed to be the lead role, and the Shah plays the baddie, by the end of movie, it is only Shahrukh who steals all the limelight. He is just superb.

I rate it not only Shahrukh's best movies, but also one of Bollywood's best movies of all times.

Dont miss this movie for anything.

Watching the movie for the first time in 2020.

[sefatmbs · 7/10 · 1 September 2020]

Though i am a huge fan of srk but it was missed by me. I gave it 7 star only because of srk acting and theme of this movie.acting of other actors was dull and some of the guff was really embarrassing.

Pretty Creepy yet good.

[tigerstar154 · 8/10 · 4 March 2012]

Darr (1993)

Sunny Deol and SRK are my two favorite Bollywood actors and I was excited to learn that they did a film together called Darr. However, after the release of this film SRK took all the credit and left Sunny standing in the dark alone, and thus started a rivalry with him. When I saw this film, I was excited to see them on the same screen space.

The Pluses: the main cast, (especially Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla), nice songs, Anupam Kher and his wacky Cricket interest, and the reference of Imran Khan in a positive light. Great quality picture.

The Minuses: This is a 90's movie, so expect some corny dialogues, unexpected events in the film and songs that appear out of nowhere. Not for the sensitive hearted due to some scary scenes. SRK appears to be what we call in modern times, as a stalker.

Overall, Darr is a great film. Watch it and you will be blown away. it' sad that SRK and Sunny Deol don't make films together anymore

Still a Classic Nearly 30 Years Later / 7 Stars

[nairtejas · 7/10 · 4 July 2020]

Even after nearly 30 years, Darr (Fear) remains a classic Bollywood film because of its powerful depiction of obsession as well as Shah Rukh Khan's otherworldly performance as the evil man Friday cum loverboy who refuses to let go. The plot does feel a bit convoluted through the modern lens and even though there are glaring issues with the film - the biggest being glorification of stalking and casual sexism (also, Deol is top-billed and listed before Chawla) - it does not disappoint. There is not a dull frame in this 3-hour long tour de force of a film that is essential viewing for both Bollywood lovers and SRK fans. TN.

a good film

[Hargo17 · 9/10 · 6 June 2005]

Darr, although a copy of some Hollywood flick, is one of the best films I have seen. It is not only beautifully portrayed but also has great songs and beautiful scenery. Shahrukh is his usual self. His expressions and voice matches his character. I was pleasantly surprised by Sunny Deol's portrayal in the film. He is a bit romantic and lovable in the film, unlike his other characters in his other films.At times you feel like Justice hasn't been done to his character. Sunny was intended to be portrayed as the good guy in the film but ends up looking like the villain at the end. Juhi Chawla is beautiful and bubbly. She is her usual self. In short, A great love story with passion.