Divine Lovers is a 1997

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film directed by

Babbar Subhash Babbar Subhash is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Hindi films. He is known for his film collaborations with actor Mithun Chakraborty including ''Disco Dancer'' (1982), ''Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki'' (1984), ...

. The film's cast includes

Maxwell Caulfield Maxwell Caulfield (né Maxwell P.J. Newby; born 23 November 1959) is a British-American film, stage, and television actor and singer. He has appeared in ''Grease 2'' (1982), '' Electric Dreams'' (1984), '' The Boys Next Door'' (1985), ''The Su ...

Hemant Birje Hemant Birje (born 19 August 1965) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi language films. In 1985, he debuted as Tarzan in Babbar Subhash's ''Adventures of Tarzan'', also starring Kimi Katkar. He has had mixed success in later films. ...

, and Shannon McLeod.

Plot

The story is about lovers from previous lives meeting in India. The narrative unfolds with a young village girl, Urvashi, and a man named Chandra, captured by a local sculptor, Gregory. Forced to pose in compromising positions, they fall in love, but tragedy strikes when Chandra is fatally injured by Gregory. In the modern era of the 1990s, in India, a local prince marries Reeta, a girl revealed to be Urvashi's reincarnation. Simultaneously, Jeff, an architect in the US and Chandra's reincarnation, experiences nightmares of a sculptor's threat. Jeff visits India for an archaeological site trip, discovering the same cave where the tragic events unfolded in their past lives. Unaware of their shared history, Jeff and Reeta bond, and they eventually realize their past connection. The narrative takes a dramatic turn as the prince, embodying the sculptor's essence, poses a threat. In a climactic confrontation, the prince is defeated, leading to the lovers' reunion. Tragically, an earthquake seals the cave entrance, trapping the lovers inside. Accepting their fate, they express the enduring nature of their love, reminiscent of Chandra and Urvashi. The film concludes with the implication that their love transcends lifetimes.

Production and Cast

Directed by Babbar Subhash, "Divine Lovers" features a notable cast, including

as Jeff Thompson, Shannon McLeod as Reeta/Urvashi,

Marc Zuber Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi (5 May 1944 – 28 May 2003), better known as Marc Zuber, was an actor who appeared in many British and Hindi films and television dramas. Marc Zuber was born Zubair Ahmed Siddiqi on 5 May 1944 in Lucknow, India. He ca ...

as Prince Kabir, Kim Sill as Gisela,

Richard Lynch Richard Lynch (February 12, 1940 – June 19, 2012) was an American actor best known for portraying villains in films and television. His film credits included ''The Sword and the Sorcerer'', '' Invasion USA'', ''The Seven-Ups'', ''Scarecr ...

as Gregory,

as Chandra, and others.

Reception

While the film's plot centers on reincarnation and enduring love, critical reception and audience feedback can provide valuable insights into its impact and cultural significance.

Legacy

Explore any lasting impact the film may have had on Bollywood or within the context of its release, considering factors like box office performance, awards, or cultural influence.

Cast

as Jeff Thompson * Shannon McLeod as Reeta / Urvashi *

as Prince Kabir * Kim Sill as Gisela (as Kimberly Dawson) *

as Gregory *

as Chandra *

Tom Alter Thomas Beach Alter (22 June 1950 – 29 September 2017) was an Indian actor. He was best known for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian theatre. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. Early life Born in Mussoorie i ...

as Dr. Taubman * Girja Shankar as Dr. Pran * Anil Nagrath as Heinz *

Viju Khote Viju Khote (17 December 1941 – 30 September 2019) was an Indian actor who was known for his work in more than 440 films in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was famous as the dacoit ''Kaalia'' in the film ''Sholay'' and the dialogue, "Sardar m ...

as Mukerjee

References

External links

* Indian drama films English-language Indian films 1997 films Indian films set in New York City Films about reincarnation 1997 drama films Films directed by Babbar Subhash 1990s English-language films {{1990s-drama-film-stub