Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- frantic
- nostalgic movie night
- bollywood comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics found the film formulaic and burdened by mediocre music, but considered its unpretentious comic energy and Govinda’s performance enjoyable.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Raja and Bunnu both pursue Dr. Neha while each tries to undermine the other.
The protagonists pose as patients, policemen, and an American-returned gentleman amid increasingly absurd complications.
Raja hides his railway-ticket scam and robbery history while presenting himself to Neha as Raj Kumar, recently returned from the United States.
The film mixes a criminal loot plot, romantic competition, comic action, songs, and family-centered marriage resolution.
Films like Deewana Mastana, and why
Coolie No. 1
Shared 1990s hindi masala comedy, romantic rivalry, mistaken identities, and broad slapstick performance style.
Hero No. 1
Shared David Dhawan sensibility, frantic comic misunderstandings, romance, and larger-than-life Govinda-centered humor.
Saajan Chale Sasural
Shared Bollywood romantic farce, competing suitors, impersonation, and high-energy ensemble comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Release Date
- 1997-10-24
- Runtime
- 142 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (26)
Cast
- Anil Kapoor
- Govinda
- Juhi Chawla Mehta
- Reema Lagoo
- Saeed Jaffrey
- Upasna Singh
- Himani Shivpuri
- Avtar Gill
- Shiva Rindani
- Guddi Maruti
Common questions
- What is Deewana Mastana about?
- Two scheming rivals turn a psychiatrist’s love life into a riotous contest of disguises, criminal escapades, and romantic one-upmanship.
- What is Deewana Mastana like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Deewana Mastana as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Deewana Mastana violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Deewana Mastana as moderate.
- What did critics think of Deewana Mastana?
- Critics found the film formulaic and burdened by mediocre music, but considered its unpretentious comic energy and Govinda’s performance enjoyable.
- Which films are like Deewana Mastana?
- Films with a similar feel include Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, and Saajan Chale Sasural.
- How long is Deewana Mastana?
- Deewana Mastana runs 142 minutes.
