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n Hindi-language film directed by Shashi Ranjan on his debut. It stars Jackie Shroff,

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. The film is an unlicensed remake of the film '' Forever Lulu''.

Plot

Ranbir and Anjali Saigal, a happily married couple, find themselves in trouble when visited by an escapee from a mental asylum, Ria Deshmukh.

Cast

* Jackie Shroff ... Ranbir Sehgal *

... Ria *

... Dr. Anjali Sehgal *

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... Truck driver *

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... Mrs. Devika Mehta *

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Music

#"Tum Abhi The" - Alka Yagnik #"Humnasheen" -

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Reception

The film received a mixed reception by critics.

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praised the performances of the main actors and the music by

such as 'Humnasheen' and 'Mujhse Kyon Roothe Ho?' but said "the sluggish pace of its narrative and classy treatment act as barricades. And the pre-climax portions, involving the child and the conclusion to the triangle, take the graph of the film downhill."

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criticised the script and remarked that "there were too many holes in it" and questioned the choice of film for a debut by the director.

References

External links

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