Judwaa

Judwaa

Year: 1997

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: David Dhawan

RomanceComedyAction

Twin brothers separated at birth, meet in adulthood and join forces to defeat their common enemy, a notorious criminal.

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Timeline & Setting – Judwaa (1997)

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Location

India, United States

The story largely unfolds in India, where the twins grow up in different circumstances, driving much of the film's comedy and drama. The United States appears as a treatment destination for Geeta Malhotra, adding a cross-border element to the plot. The showbiz and urban Indian backdrop, contrasted with the US medical journey, create a dynamic setting for the twins' adventures and family drama.

🇮🇳 Indian setting 🌍 Cross-border elements

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:22

Main Characters – Judwaa (1997)

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Raja / Prem Malhotra (Salman Khan)

Two twins separated at birth grow up under starkly different circumstances: Raja becomes a street-smart thief in India, while Prem is raised in the US as a charismatic rock star. They discover their connection through shared reflexes and mistaken appearances, setting off a series of comic yet heartfelt events. Their bond and desire to protect family pull them back together to confront danger from Tiger and to reclaim their parents' peace.

🎭 Dual identities 💖 Romance 🧠 Quick wits 🛡️ Family bonds

Rangeela Prakash (Shakti Kapoor)

A loyal friend from Raja’s world, Rangeela is street-smart and resourceful, often providing comic relief while helping the brothers navigate trouble. He shares a strong bond with Raja and supports their schemes, adding to the film’s teamwork and dynamic humor.

🎤 Showman 🤝 Loyal friend 🧠 Street-smart

Roopa (Rambha)

Roopa is Prem’s love interest and the daughter of Sundari Batwani. Her relationships and ambitions intertwine with Prem’s show business life, creating romantic tension amid the movie’s cut-and-paste misunderstandings with Raja.

💘 Love interest 🎭 Mistaken identity complications

Mala Sharma (Karisma Kapoor)

Mala is Raja’s love interest, whose affections are tangled with Prem due to their identical appearance. Her jealousy and confusion fuel key scenes in which the brothers’ identities collide with romantic expectations.

💌 Love interest 🧭 Complicated romance

Tiger (Ratanlal Tiger) (Mukesh Rishi)

A ruthless gangster and the vengeful foil who targets Raja and Neelam after a courtroom murder. He embodies the film’s danger element, driving a web of threats that tests the brothers’ loyalty and courage.

🗡️ Villain ⚖️ Revenge seeker

Sundari Batwani (Bindu Desai)

Sundari is a powerful organizer of Prem’s public shows and the social circle that connects Roopa and her world. Her influence adds an edge of showbiz power and scheming to the plot.

🎪 Organizer 💼 Social influence

Geeta Malhotra (Reema Lagoo)

Geeta is the mother who loses her memory and is paralyzed after Ratanlal’s attack. Her journey to healing and reunion with her sons underlines the film’s emotional core and maternal concern.

👩 Family matriarch 💚 Parental resilience

Sharma

Sharma is Kishan Sharma, a friend of Raja and Prem’s father who provides a bridge to their family’s past and supports their efforts to confront Tiger and protect their mother.

🤝 Family ally 🧭 Guidance

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Major Themes – Judwaa (1997)

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🎭 Identity

A central thread follows two twin brothers who are indistinguishable yet lead separate lives, exploring how identity is shaped by upbringing, choice, and circumstance. The shared reflex adds a literal and figurative mirror between them, driving confusion and humor while ultimately guiding loyalty to family.

💥 Conflict

The film pits the brothers against organized crime and the vengeful Tiger, weaving action with comedy. Family protection becomes a motive to confront danger, and mistaken loyalties create chaotic but entertaining confrontations. The clashes drive the narrative forward toward a climactic rescue and reunion.

💘 Romance

Raja and Prem both navigate romantic interests across distinct social circles, including Mala and Roopa, leading to misunderstandings due to their identical appearance. The plot uses love as a catalyst for bonding and conflict, while the brothers’ bond ultimately transcends romantic mix-ups. The result is a blend of heartfelt moments and comedic romance.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:22

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