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Duplicate
Directed by Mahesh Bhatt
Produced by Yash Johar
Written by Robin Bhatt
Akash Khurana
Javed Siddiqui
Starring Shahrukh Khan
Juhi Chawla
Sonali Bendre
Farida Jalal
Music by Anu Malik
Cinematography Sameer Arya
Editing by Waman Bhonsle
Distributed by Dharma Productions
Release date(s) May 8, 1998
Running time 166 mins
Country India
Language Hindi

Duplicate is an Indian Bollywood movie released on May 8, 1998. The movie was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and stars Shahrukh Khan in a double role opposite Juhi Chawla and Sonali Bendre. It was produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and marks Shahrukh Khans first of five collaboration with the production company. The film is partly a parody of Chandra Bharot's Don (1978) starring Amitabh Bachchan.

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Movie synopsis

Bablu Chaudhary (Shahrukh Khan) is an aspiring cook in search for a job. He applies for an open position in a hotel, where he meets Sonia Kapoor (Juhi Chawla), who is the Banquet Manager. They are soon attracted to each other and Bablu falls in love with her. However, one day, the police arrive at his doorstep, arresting him - Bablu is the exact duplicate of Manudada, an infamous criminal, who is in search for money which was stolen from him. When Manu learns of his duplicate, he decides to switch roles with him and kill him in order to start his own life from anew. However, when Manu kidnaps Mrs. Chaudhary, Bablu's mother (Farida Jalal), Bablu accepts the identity of Manu in order to rescue both his mother and Sonia, who has gotten involved, too. With the help of the police and Manu's girlfriend Lily (Sonali Bendre), who has fallen out of love with Manu and back again with Bablu, the cook is able to rescue his dear ones and all ends well.

Cast and characters

Character's name Played by
Bablu Chaudhary/Manudada Shahrukh Khan
Sonia Kapoor Juhi Chawla
Lily Sonali Bendre
Mrs. Chaudhary Farida Jalal
Ravi Lamba Mohnish Behl
Inspector R.K Thakur Tiku Talsania
Dhingra Sharat Saxena
Gappa Rana Jung Bahadur
Shalaku Gulshan Grover
Special Appearance Viswajeet Pradhan
Girl on railway station Kajol

Music

Songs
  1. Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam (Udit Narayan & Alka Yagnik)
  2. Kathai Ankhonwali (Kumar Sanu)
  3. Ladna Jhagadna (Abhijeet & Kavita Krishnamurthy)
  4. Theme Music (Instrumental)
  5. Tum Nahin Jana (Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan)
  6. Wah Ji Wah (Kumar Sanu)
  7. Ek Shararat Hone Ko Hai (Kumar Sanu & Kavita Krishnamurthy)

Trivia

  • This is one of the two movies in which Shah Rukh Khan has a double role, the other being Don
  • This is also one of 9 films that Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla have worked with each other on. They are good friends with each other and have set up a production company named Dreamz Unlimited.
  • The movie was a semi-hit in India.

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Films and television series by Mahesh Bhatt
1970s

Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain (1974)  • Vishwasghaat (1977)  • Naya Daur (1978)  • Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)  •
1980s

Abhimanyu (1980)  • Arth (1982)  • Saaransh (1984)  • Janam (1985)  • Aashiana (1986)  • Naam (1986)  • Aaj (1987)  • Kaash (1987)  • Thikana (1987)  • Siyasat (1988)  • Kabzaa (1988)  • Daddy (1989)
1990s

Awaargi (1990)  • Jurm (1990)  • Aashiqui (1990)  • Swayam (1991)  • Saathi (1991)  • Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)  • Sadak (1991)  • Saatwan Aasman (1992)  • Junoon (1992)  • Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993)  • Gunaah (1993)  • Sir (1993)  • Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)  • Gumrah (1993)  • Tadipaar (1993)  • The Gentleman (1994)  • Naaraaz (1994)  • Swabhimaan (1995)  • A Mouthful of Sky (1995)  • Milan (1995)  • Naajayaz (1995)  • Criminal (1995)  • Papa Kahte Hain (1996)  • Chaahat (1996)  • Dastak (1996)  • Tamanna (1997)  • Kabhie Kabhie (1997)  • Duplicate (1998)  • Angaaray (1998)  • Zakhm (1998)  • Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (1999)  • Kartoos (1999)
Karan Johar
Film directed
Films produced
Duplicate  (1998) • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai  (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham  (2001) • Kal Ho Naa Ho  (2003) • Kaal  (2005) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna  (2006) • Dostana  (2008) • Wake Up Sid  (2009) • Kurbaan  (2009) • My Name Is Khan  (2010)• Koochie Koochie Hota Hain  (2010)
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Key Individuals
Nikhil Advani
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai  (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham  (2001) • Kal Ho Naa Ho  (2003) 
Mukul S. Anand
Agneepath  (1990) 
Mahesh Bhatt
Duplicate  (1998) 
Rensil D'Silva
Kurbaan  (2009) 
Raj Khosla
Dostana  (1980) 
Karan Johar
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai  (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham   (2001) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • My Name Is Khan  (2010)
Tarun Mansukhani
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai  (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham   (2001) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • Dostana  (2008) • Koochie Koochie Hota Hain  (2010) 
Prakash Mehra
Muqaddar Ka Faisla  (1987) 
Ayan Mukerji
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) •Wake Up Sid  (2009) 
Ramesh Talwar
Duniya  (1984) 







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