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Year: 2010
Runtime: 130 min
Language: English
Director: Anurag Basu
In the scorching Mexican desert, J, a former carefree thrill-seeker, fights for survival after a near-fatal shooting. Haunted by memories of his true love, Natasha, he embarks on a perilous quest to find her, despite being wanted by authorities and caught in a web of deceit. Will their forbidden love conquer all, or will the danger that surrounds them tear them apart?
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Jay Ray, played by Hrithik Roshan, is a dance instructor based in the lively city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Unbeknownst to many, he has a side business where he marries immigrant women for cash, assisting them in obtaining green cards. However, everything changes when he encounters Gina, the affluent daughter of the powerful Mexican-American casino mogul Bob Grover, portrayed by Kabir Bedi. Gina, played by Kangana Ranaut, falls head over heels for Jay, who, seeing the opportunity for a financially secure future, plays along with her affection despite her obsessive tendencies. Although initially repulsed by her, Jay quickly reassesses his strategy upon realizing Gina’s wealth.
As they partner for an upcoming dance competition, the situation becomes more complicated. Jamal, Bob’s loyal driver, played by Yuri Suri, uncovers troubling secrets about Gina’s family and Jay’s past relationships. Jay learns that his impending brother-in-law, Tony, embodied by Nicholas Brown, is set to marry Natasha, known to Jay as Linda, a reflection of his previous immigrant wives. It becomes apparent that Linda is uncomfortable with Tony’s overbearing and provocative behavior.
With Gina at his side, Jay feels invincible, wielding money, excitement, and influence within the vibrant ecosystem of Las Vegas. On the eve of Natasha and Tony’s wedding, a surprising connection rekindles between Jay and Linda, leading to a beautiful yet innocent night filled with dance and shared secrets. Their romantic chemistry culminates in a poignant kiss, igniting jealousy in Tony, who arrives at Linda’s apartment with a gun.
Linda instinctively defends herself and Jay, knocking out Tony with a hefty object. The duo then embarks on a thrilling escape toward Mexico, chased by Tony and the law. In a daring moment, they evade capture in a hot-air balloon, only to face more challenges when Tony freezes Linda’s bank accounts. Desperate, they concoct a plan to rob a bank for a meager $200, humorously engaging in a philosophical debate over the consequences of theft no matter the amount.
With their freedom at stake, Jay and Linda find themselves in a series of hair-raising encounters, including a standoff with bounty hunters who mistakenly believe they possess a fortune. Jay introduces Linda to his friend Robin, who provides them with escape routes, but not before Linda boldly asserts her love for Jay.
After a hasty wedding in Mexico, tragedy unfolds when the couple is ambushed by Tony, resulting in Robin’s death and Jay taking a bullet. In a dramatic turn, Linda manages to save Jay only to have him taken back to the States, where he fights against all odds to reunite with her.
As Jay trails down the dangerous path of vengeance against Tony and his gang, he learns of Linda’s heartbreaking fate. After she sends him a gut-wrenching farewell message, Jay is left distraught. In his anguish, he leaps off a cliff, yearning to be with Linda once more. The story concludes with the couple united beneath the ocean, symbolizing an eternal embrace through their shared demise.
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