Duplicate

Duplicate

Year: 1998

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

ComedyAction

Double Dhamaka Seeking vengeance on those who double-crossed him, an escaped prisoner impersonates an unsuspecting chef.

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Timeline & Setting – Duplicate (1998)

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Mumbai, India

Mumbai serves as the bustling backdrop for Bablu's hotel world and Manu's criminal underworld. The city frames glamorous hotel interiors, crowded streets, and a tense chase that threads through both leisure and danger. It blends urban energy with crime-driven scenes that drive the comedy and conflict.

🎬 City Life 🏨 Hotel Setting 🕵️ Police Pursuit

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Main Characters – Duplicate (1998)

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Bablu Chaudhary (Shah Rukh Khan)

A bubbly, childish young man and aspiring chef who wins Sonia's heart. His life becomes complicated when Manu impersonates him, forcing him to navigate danger while upholding his values and protecting loved ones.

🎯 Gentle 💡 Ambitious

Manu Dada / Bablu (Shah Rukh Khan)

A big gangster who is the exact duplicate of Bablu. He uses the resemblance to manipulate Sonia and the world around him, thrives on control, and poses a constant threat until Lily ends his reign.

🕶️ Villain 🧨 Criminal

Sonia Kapoor (Juhi Chawla Mehta)

A charming hotel catering manager who falls for Bablu and resists the confusion caused by the impersonation. She remains central to the romance and to the plan that resolves the crisis.

💖 Love Interest 🧭 Loyal

Lily (Sonali Bendre)

Manu's girlfriend who ultimately falls for the real Bablu after being drawn into the deception. She chooses morality over crime and shoots Manu to save Bablu and Sonia.

💘 Conflicted 🗡️ Savior

Mrs. Chaudhary (Farida Jalal)

Bablu's protective mother who probes the truth during the identity crisis. Her reactions reflect family loyalty and the importance of recognizing the genuine son.

👩‍👦 Family 💬 Moral Compass

Inspector R.K Thakur (Tiku Talsania)

A police inspector who chases Manu but becomes entangled in mistaken identity as the cases unfold. He remains a mediator of law and order through the film's chaotic events.

👮 Law 🕵️ Investigation

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Major Themes – Duplicate (1998)

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🪪 Identity

Two men who look alike drive the plot, forcing characters to question who the real Bablu is. The film explores what makes a person genuine beyond appearances, as impersonation creates trust and danger. The consequence of mistaken identity tests loyalty and moral choices.

💖 Love and Morality

Bablu's love for Sonia anchors the story while Manu's impersonation tests that love. Deception is used to manipulate relationships, but characters learn to act with integrity rather than expedience. Lily's unexpected switch shows that love and ethics can prevail over treachery.

🎭 Dual Lives

The coexistence of two personas creates humor, tension, and danger as Bablu and Manu swap roles. The narrative uses this duality to examine loyalty, risk, and the limits of disguise. Ultimately, authenticity and courage redefine who wins.

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