Yash Chopra's films did manage to be sensible once in a while, though impounded by unnecessary songs. This movie is one of those, and fortunately, it skipped on unnecessary bollywood drama.The acting is above average in this one with a rare, excellent performance by SRK. The character sketch here is excellent. He is not an in-your-face hero disguised as villain. He is very real, a manipulative and coward man. That really increased the appeal of the film tremendously for me. His twisted thinking is apparent when Annu Kapoor's death scene is played out. He calls his mother incessantly which made me expect some sympathy provoking melodrama, which fortunately did not occur.So, to summarize, on the upside of the film: -It is quick paced except for the songs -SRK's tactics are smart and believable -SRK's characterization is excellent -There is no unnecessary melodrama -Juhi plays the victim really well -The locales and actors look gorgeousOn the downside: -Anupam Kher's humour is forced and unnecessary -The songs are too many and too long -The ending scene was disgustingA word on the ending scene now, the pathetic joke about a stalker was completely uncalled for. The movie could have really done without it. It was like a mockery of a very real and serious issue.As for the controversial climax, I did not feel any sympathy for SRK in the end. So what if he had KIRAN on his chest? That was expected! Does that make him any good? I think the climax was good, especially when Juhi asks Sunny to kill him. Well- deserved!

This film is worth seeing primarily for its historical significance. Hindi films generally have very limited story lines, so a new addition, that of the obsessive lover, is noteworthy. Currently however, the film is clearly overlong and Sunny Deol is too stiff. Juhi is stunningly beautiful and her effervescence is a joy to watch. Shahrukh's intensity still works although he overacts towards the end in an overblown climax. While some songs should have been cut, the song "Tu mere Saamne" remains a treat. The film is worth a watch at least on television/DVD.Overall 6/10

This was Bollywood's answer to Fatal attraction and this is a classic film in its own right. Juhi Chawla was good and so was Sunny Deol but it was Shah Rukh Khan who shot to fame as the stalker. Since then he has become a favourite of the Chopra's (Dilwale Dulhaniya le Jayenge, Mohhabatein, Dil to pagal hai, Veer Zaara and Chak De India). Shah Rukh at first appears to be a villain but then towards the end you start to sympathize with him. The scripting was superb and the songs were chartbusters. My favourites are Too mere samne and Jaadu teri nazar.After the dismal failure of the underrated Lamhe Yash Chopra fought back with Darr. The dialogues were memorable, the k..k..Kiran dialogue is often repeated. Since Darr Yash Chopra has slipped bit. Dil to pagal hai was bad but he redeemed himself slightly with Veer Zaara, which was far far better. This was Yash Chopra's last masterpiece.

Darr, although a copy of some Hollywood flick, is one of the best films I have seen. It is not only beautifully portrayed but also has great songs and beautiful scenery. Shahrukh is his usual self. His expressions and voice matches his character. I was pleasantly surprised by Sunny Deol's portrayal in the film. He is a bit romantic and lovable in the film, unlike his other characters in his other films.At times you feel like Justice hasn't been done to his character. Sunny was intended to be portrayed as the good guy in the film but ends up looking like the villain at the end. Juhi Chawla is beautiful and bubbly. She is her usual self. In short, A great love story with passion.