Aaina (1993 film)

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Aaina (transl. Mirror) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Deepak Sareen and produced by Yash Chopra and Pamela Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, and Juhi Chawla in lead roles, with Deepak Tijori in a supporting role. The narrative centers on two sisters—an ambitious aspiring actress and a modest, soft-spoken woman—whose lives are upended when they both fall in love with the same man, leading to a complex love triangle that tests familial bonds.

Aaina
Release poster
Directed by	Deepak Sareen
Written by	Honey Irani Shanker Iyer Rahi Masoom Reza
Produced by	Yash Chopra Pamela Chopra
Starring	Jackie Shroff Amrita Singh Juhi Chawla
Cinematography	Romesh Bhalla Nazir Khan
Edited by	Keshav Naidu
Music by	Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen
Production company	Yash Raj Films
Release date	18 June 1993 (1993-06-18)[1]
Running time	149 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Principal photography took place in Mumbai, with music composed by Dilip Sen–Sameer Sen and lyrics by Sameer. The film was released theatrically in India on 18 June 1993. Upon release, Aaina received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the performances of cast. The film emerged as a commercial success.

At the 39th Filmfare Awards, Singh won Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Roma, a role that is widely regarded as one of the most significant of her career.^[2][3] Over the years, Aaina has garnered a cult following and has been remade in several languages: Telugu as Aayanaki Iddaru (1995), Tamil as Kalyana Vaibhogam (1997), Dhivehi as Dhauvaa (1998), and Kannada as Yare Nee Abhimani (2000).

Plot

Rajnesh Mathur, a wealthy businessman, has two daughters with contrasting personalities. Roma, the elder, is ambitious and assertive, often used to getting her way, while Reema, the younger, is reserved and self-effacing, allowing her sister to take the spotlight. Reema secretly falls in love with Ravi Saxena, a successful author, after encountering him at a bookstore. Unaware of her feelings, Ravi meets Roma at an art gallery and is immediately attracted to her. A series of lighthearted interactions culminates in a budding romance, and Ravi eventually proposes marriage to Roma.

While the Mathur family is initially pleased, Rajnesh is concerned, knowing of Reema's unspoken affection for Ravi. Reema suppresses her emotions and supports the engagement. As Roma begins to receive offers for modeling, tension grows between the couple. Ravi disapproves of her pursuing a public career, but Roma continues in secret. Their relationship becomes strained, especially after she prioritizes her modeling commitments over spending time with him. On the eve of their wedding, Roma receives a film offer and abruptly leaves, leaving only a letter behind.

Shocked by her departure, the family reels from the scandal. Ravi, disillusioned, proposes marriage to Reema, recognizing her steadfastness and quiet support. Though hesitant, Reema consents, and they begin their marriage as friends. Over time, their relationship blossoms into genuine love. However, Roma's unexpected return disrupts their peace. She accuses Reema of betrayal and attempts to rekindle her relationship with Ravi, despite his firm rejection. After feigning a suicide attempt, Roma manipulates the situation to gain sympathy, further complicating matters.

Ravi becomes increasingly distant, focusing his attention on Roma's recovery, leaving Reema emotionally isolated. Roma intensifies her advances, culminating in a confrontation where Reema demands clarity. Ravi's silence leads Reema to believe he still harbors feelings for Roma, and she decides to leave. During a tense car journey, Roma leaps out of the moving vehicle, and Ravi takes Reema to a secluded cottage to explain everything.

There, he reveals that Roma's suicide attempts were staged and that he pretended to entertain her affections to expose her intentions. He reaffirms his love for Reema, emphasizing that true beauty lies within. A confrontation ensues, and Roma, overwhelmed with guilt, breaks down. She apologizes and reconciles with Reema. The film concludes with Ravi and Reema remarrying and Roma being welcomed back into the family by her father.

Cast

• Jackie Shroff as Ravi Saxena: Reema's husband
• Amrita Singh as Roma Mathur: Reema's sister and Ravi's ex-fiancée
• Juhi Chawla as Reema Mathur Saxena: Roma's sister and Ravi's wife
• Deepak Tijori as Vinay Saxena: Ravi's brother and Reema's brother-in-law
• Saeed Jaffrey as Rajnesh Mathur: Roma and Reema's father
• Dina Pathak as Rajnesh's mother: Roma and Reema's grandmother
• Maya Alagh as Mohini Mathur: Rajnesh's wife and Roma and Reema's mother
• Rajesh Khattar as Sunil Bhatnagar: A photographer
• Vikas Anand as Bhatia
• Yunus Parvez as Auctioneer
• Virendra Saxena as Pradeep

Soundtrack

All songs in the film were composed by Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen, with lyrics written by Sameer.

#	Song	Singer
1.	"Goriya Re Goriya"	Lata Mangeshkar, Jolly Mukherjee
2.	"Banno Ki Aayegi Baraat"-1	Pamela Chopra
3.	"Dil Ne Dil Se Kya Kahan"	Lata Mangeshkar, Nitin Mukesh
4.	"Banno Ki Aayegi Baraat"-2	Pamela Chopra
5.	"Meri Saanson Mein Tum"	Asha Bhosle, Kumar Sanu
6.	"Yeh Raat Khushnaseeb Hai"	Lata Mangeshkar
7.	"Aaina Hai Mera Chehra"	Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar
8.	"Saansen Behki"	Asha Bhosle

Accolades

Amrita Singh's performance earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 39th Filmfare Awards.