Kajol's Screams Shook Theaters in 1998 Flop 'Dushman', Sanjay Dutt's Stardom Fell Short

• The 1998 film 'Dushman', despite being a box office flop, left a lasting impression due to Kajol's intense performance.
• Directed by Tanuja Chandra, the thriller starred Kajol, Sanjay Dutt, and Ashutosh Rana as the terrifying villain 'Gokul Pandit'.
• Kajol played a double role, portraying an innocent sister and a revenge-seeker, with her screams and intensity being a highlight.
• Ashutosh Rana's debut as a villain earned him the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his chilling portrayal.
• The film, with a budget of 4 crore rupees, was declared a 'flop' by Box Office India, failing to recover costs despite critical acclaim for performances.