Lamhe: The Cult Classic That Ruined a Promising Career 34 Years Ago

• Yash Chopra's 1991 film 'Lamhe', starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, was considered ahead of its time for its bold storyline.
• The film's plot, featuring a young woman falling for a much older man, was not well-received by audiences upon its initial release.
• Despite its box office failure, 'Lamhe' is now celebrated as a cult classic and a masterpiece of Hindi cinema 34 years later.
• Model Deepak Malhotra's acting in a pivotal scene, particularly his "Pallo... Pallo..." dialogue, was so heavily criticized it ended his promising Bollywood career.
• Malhotra had secured roles in major films like 'Darr' and 'Junoon' before 'Lamhe's release, but the film's reception led to his complete disappearance from the industry.