The narrative shifts from a romantic rivalry to a serious political thriller when a common man, Mohan Joshi (played by the late Shri Vallabh Vyas), attempts to expose a corrupt builder who is protected by a scheming industrialist (Dalip Tahil) and a power-hungry politician (Shakti Kapoor). The media war becomes a real war when the reporters must choose between saving their ratings or saving the truth.
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Upon its theatrical release in January 2000, the film was considered a commercial disappointment relative to its high expectations Facebook. Audiences at the turn of the millennium were unaccustomed to sharp political satire blended with traditional Bollywood elements.
Today, it is hailed as "ahead of its time." Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes and film blogs praise its critique of TRP-hungry news cycles.