In ‘Fida,’ released on August 20th twenty-one years ago, director Ken Ghosh presented a fast-paced thriller that was significantly different from the movies of its time. The film’s tight runtime, the catchy songs by Anu Malik, the star cast including Kareena Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, and eye-catching locales gave it commercial appeal. The movie dared to be different, breaking away from traditional filmmaking.
Ghosh’s film, focusing on characters driven by ambition and self-interest, presented a story with contemporary themes. Despite the occasional narrative flaws, the movie keeps the viewers engrossed with its fast-paced plot and talented cast. Kareena Kapoor delivered a compelling performance, transitioning through various emotions. The film’s failure, according to Kareena Kapoor, may be attributed to the audience’s inability to accept her and Shahid Kapoor in opposing roles, which was affected by their off-screen relationship during that time.