The film's soundtrack (composed by Anu Malik) includes romantic numbers that define the mood:
If Bombay was about love torn apart by society, was about love torn apart by the human psyche. This film remains the zenith of Koirala’s ability to play damaged romance.
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When the woman discovers his obsession, she decides to teach him a harsh lesson about the reality of physical desire versus his naive "love". The Major Controversy
The film cleverly uses visuals to differentiate the two romances:
(1994) - This film marked Manisha Koirala's debut in Bollywood, and she played the lead role of Nisha opposite Rajinikanth. The movie is a romantic drama set during the Quit India Movement, and the love story between Nisha and Rajinikanth's character, Shankar, is intense and poignant.