Character Relationships in Aarzoo

Amar (played by Saif Ali Khan) is a protagonist in Aarzoo. Surrogate son of Dayashankar and childhood friend of Pooja. Initially hopes to marry Pooja but selflessly steps aside for her love, Vijay. After Vijay's presumed death, Amar marries the pregnant Pooja to protect her and give their unborn son a legitimate name. Later reconciles with the returned Vijay to protect their son, ultimately sacrificing his life as a shield against Kailashnath's bullets. Vijay (played by Akshay Kumar) is a protagonist in Aarzoo. Pooja's pilot husband who is presumed dead in a plane crash (actually murdered by Dayashankar). He survives, returns years later, and mistakenly believes Amar orchestrated the tragedy to marry Pooja. He allies with Kailashnath to kidnap Pooja's son, unaware it is his own child. Eventually learns the truth, reconciles with Pooja, and honors Amar's sacrifice. Pooja (played by Madhuri Dixit) appears in Aarzoo. Daughter of Dayashankar and childhood friend of Amar. She chooses pilot Vijay over Amar for marriage. After Vijay's presumed death leaves her pregnant and depressed, she reluctantly agrees to marry Amar to give their unborn son a name. She gradually reciprocates Amar's genuine love. After Vijay's return and the truth about Amar's sacrifice, she reconciles with Vijay and honors Amar. Dayashankar (played by Amrish Puri) appears in Aarzoo. Wealthy NRI and Pooja's father who raised Amar as a surrogate son. He initially opposed Pooja's marriage to Vijay and secretly plotted the aviation accident to eliminate him. Years later, he confesses his crime, helps formulate a rescue plan against Kailashnath, and ultimately saves Amar and the boy by shooting Kailashnath dead. Vijay's mother (played by Aruna Irani) appears in Aarzoo. Parvati (played by Reema Lagoo) appears in Aarzoo. Dayashankar's wife who supports Pooja's decision to marry Vijay. She helps convince Dayashankar to accept his daughter's choice and initially supports the idea of Amar marrying Pooja, though they ultimately step aside for her happiness.

Character Relationship Map: Aarzoo

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Story Analysis

A story of love, sacrifice, and misunderstanding where a surrogate brother steps in to protect his sister-in-law and child.

Plot Progression

  1. London Reunion & Romantic Clash
  2. Tragedy Strikes & Sacrificial Union
  3. Vijay's Return & Misunderstanding
  4. Final Stand & Legacy

Directed by Lawrence D'Souza

Aarzoo (1999) · 5.6/10 · action, drama, music

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4662666), public domain (CC0).