No. The Bollywood hit movie Deewangee (2002) is not based on real events. Though It is an amazing adaptation of Hollywood movie Primal Fear (1996).
In an enterprise that boasts of two powerful performers-Ajay and Akshaye, comparisons are inevitable.
But, to be honest, it's difficult to gauge who's better. Both have belted out powerful smacking performances.
Akshaye Khanna, Bollywood’s very own Charlie Sheen, enacts a suave character with terrific understanding, proving yet again that he's amongst the best in the business till date (as he proved himself in Dhurandar again in 2025).
Urmila Matondkar makes her presence felt in a male-dominated film.
Ajay Devgan essays a complex role with utmost ease, alternating between a simpleton and the shrewd (as part of the split personality!).
The movie reminded me of the recent Ketan, Siya and Chetan triangle and the Ketan Murder