This is one of the most thought-provoking and educational Indian movies.

One of the reasons is that this film was ahead of its time, it was harder in the 1990s and 2000s to put a critical judgment on our own country.

Unlike 3 idiots and Like Stars on Earth, this movie doesn't show education as entertainment. Instead of telling us already admitted concepts, it provokes the viewer by showing hard realities.

In short, this movie is hard, realistic. It is obvious to me that the audience at the film's release wasn't ready to see Shah Rukh Khan playing all the shades of tragedy.

You should see this along with My Name is Khan.