Woh Lamhe (2006)

In the sparkling limelight of Bollywood, Woh Lamhe unfolds the captivating yet tumultuous journey of Sana Azim (Kangana Ranaut), a dazzling superstar. While she shines as a beacon of success and independence to her adoring fans, her private life reveals a more vulnerable portrait. Dominated by her ambitious boyfriend Nikhil (Shaad Randhawa), who relentlessly controls her career, Sana is, in reality, a marionette trapped in a gilded cage, ensnared by loneliness and despair. Emerging from this backdrop of desolation is Aditya Garewal (Shiney Ahuja), an aspiring director brimming with dreams and determination. Intent on casting Sana for his debut film, he devises a strategy that preys on her insecurities and her turbulent relationship with Nikhil. His plan takes flight as Sana becomes the star of his super-hit film. Yet, in the whirlwind of success, Aditya loses sight of his original intentions as he falls irrevocably in love with Sana. As their relationship deepens, Aditya finds himself drawn into the labyrinth of Sana's life, where he discovers her struggle with acute schizophrenia, manifested in her haunting encounters with the imaginary Rani, who convinces Sana that her life is in peril. Despite the efforts of Sana's mother and Nikhil who resort to hospitalization and shock treatment to restore her mental balance, Aditya remains steadfast in his belief that he can liberate Sana from her psychological torment. In an act of selfless love, Aditya sacrifices his burgeoning career, vowing to liberate Sana from the ruthless clutches of the industry. But Sana, unable to break free from her illness, tragically leaves Aditya, unwilling to let her personal demons disrupt his life. Their paths cross again three years later in a hospital, following Sana's desperate attempt on her own life. Woh Lamhe is a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice, set against the glittering yet ruthless backdrop of the film industry. It is a heartrending tale of a tortured actress and a man whose love for her transcends the boundaries of her mental disarray. A story of passion and pain, it is a haunting reflection of the ephemeral nature of fame and the enduring power of love.

Woh Lamhe is a drama movie featuring Kangana Ranaut and directed by Mohit Suri.

Woh Lamhe is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.