For every 90s kid who ever played antakshari, the moment the letter ‘Y’ came up, one song was almost always sung: “Yeh Teri Aankhon Jhuki Jhuki”. A hauntingly beautiful melody that found a place in everyone’s memory, even if not everyone remembered the name of the film it came from.

Now, 29 years later, it’s time to revisit that hidden gem — Fareb. Released on 27 June 1996, Fareb was a psychological thriller that quietly made waves at the box office despite having no major stars.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Fareb featured Faraaz Khan, Milind Gunaji, and Suman Ranganathan in lead roles. The music by Jatin-Lalit played a crucial role in the film’s popularity, especially the timeless Yeh Teri Aankhon Jhuki Jhuki.

While the film was made on a modest budget of ₹1.25 crore, it went on to earn ₹6.20 crore worldwide — nearly five times its cost. Its India box office alone stood at ₹6.10 crore, making it a certified box office hit.

The film’s gripping story revolved around Dr. Rohit Verma (Faraaz Khan) and his wife Suman Verma (Suman Ranganathan), who find themselves entangled in a dangerous triangle when Inspector Indrajit Saxena (Milind Gunaji) becomes obsessed with Suman. The blend of suspense, emotion, and obsession made Fareb a captivating watch — a rarity in the 90s without the backing of big-budget stardom.

Besides the cult classic Yeh Teri Aankhon Jhuki Jhuki, the film boasted other melodious tracks like Pyar Ka Pehla Pehla, O Hum Safar, and Pyar Ka Milna, which resonated with listeners at the time.

If you're feeling nostalgic or curious, you can stream Fareb:

• On Amazon Prime Video (with subscription)

• For free on YouTube

This underrated gem may not have had the glitz of mainstream blockbusters, but it left behind a legacy of music, thrill, and quietly powerful storytelling that’s still remembered decades later.