Khwahish  
Producer: Vivek Nayak
Director: Govind Menon
Starring: Himanshu Malik, Shivaji Satam and Mallika Sherawat (Introducing)
Music: Milind Sagar
Lyrics: Faaiz Anwar
Reviewed by: Planet Bollywood Staff


Scheduled for Release in: March, 2003

It is not uncommon for low budget low-key starrers to strike the chord amongst audiences, hence from nowhere arises Govind Menon’s unique titled Khwahish. Already, a contemporary look has given the film its required intrigue. A unique score by Milind Sagar, which has served to idolize the legend Asha Bhosle, is amongst another quality that makes Khwahish a viable product for the audience.

 Though featuring a new heroine, Khwahish will complete the post-Tum Bin status for Himanshu Malik. He is the only actor who has not had a release after the successful launch. Though the film features newcomers, its story is by far aimed at those looking for mature romance.

 Amar Ranawat (Himanshu Malik) and Lekha (Mallika Sherawat) are the couple recently embracing love. After their first encounter many followed and paved the way for their impeding marriage. Amar, however, has decided to go against his father’s wishes and marry Lekha. His father is quite aware that their relationship has no strong foundation and has not ruled out that it is pure infatuation.

 As the couple face marriage, Amar decides to continue his education. To do this, Lekha must sacrifice her dream of a life in classical music, only so she can help support Amar financially. This sacrifice helps Amar complete his education. Now that Amar has become successful, Lekha and Amar decide they will enjoy their lives with the extra money that Amar is bringing in from his illustrious job.

 Is life worth the hassle? Amar and Lekha soon realize that their lives are in a routine and that there time for each other is quite limited. Amar and Lekha are quite aware of the redundancy in their relationship and the lack of communication that could prove detrimental to their marriage. In an attempt to bring them together they soon try to have a child. Is a child an answer to their dilemma and can they work out the situation which is ideally known as real life?