: Jai Verma, the "precocious" brother who falls into a life of crime. Somy Ali : Shashi, the love interest.

A: No, it is an original story, although the "twin brothers" trope was common in many 90s films following the success of Seeta Aur Geeta and Khalnayak .

: Despite its star-studded cast, the film struggled at the box office and was ultimately declared a flop .

Style & tone

Shanker is the quintessential "stronger" brother—protective and principled—while Jai represents the younger, more spirited sibling. The conflict arises when Jai finds himself entangled in a world of crime and deception, leading to a "traitor" (Gaddar) scenario that gives the film its title. The tension builds as Shanker must choose between his duty to the law and his love for his brother. The Star Power: Mithun and Saif The casting was one of the film's biggest draws in 1994: