
The mother of Amar (Rajiv Kapoor) has long believed that water will be the cause of her son's death, so when she meets Rinku (Dimple Kapadia), the girl he is in love with, she tells her to keep Amar away from anything that could drown him. But a short time later, he is involved in an accident that sweeps him down a waterfall. He manages to survive but is lost for six months, during which time his mother mourns for him. When Amar does finally return, he discovers Rinku has married another man.
Directed by Ravindra Peepat, Lava leans on a strong ensemble — Raj Babbar, Dimple Kapadia, Asha Parekh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1985.
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