Anjaam
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Anjaam is an Indian
Bollywood
movie released on 22 April 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Madhuri Dixit
and Shahrukh Khan
in pivotal roles. Actors Deepak Tijori
, Himani Shivpuri
, Tinnu Anand, Kalpana Iyer
and Kiran Kumar appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Anand-Milind
with lyrics written by Sameer
.
This was the first time that Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit were paired together. The film was a box office failure, but the lead stars got favourable reviews. Madhuri Dixit earned a Filmfare
Best Actress nomination for her role but won the award for her performance in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!. Shahrukh Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for his performance. He was nominated for the same award the previous year for his performance in Yash Chopra
's Darr
.
Four years later, Vijay still cannot forget Shivani and repeatedly turns down marriage proposals brought by his mother. He again comes across Shivani and Ashok who have a daughter named Pinky and are now expecting another child and befriends Ashok with the hope of getting closer to Shivani. One day, Ashok kicks Shivani out of her house after they have an argument. Vijay witnesses this and severely beats Ashok, leaving him unconscious. When Ashok is being treated in the hospital, Vijay removes the oxygen mask keeping Ashok alive, thereby killing him. Shivani attempts to convince the police that Vijay was responsible for Ashok’s death. However, Vijay bribes his friend Inspector Arjun Singh to provide an alibi, meaning Shivani is not believed and Vijay is reeased without charge. Vijay then approaches Shivani's house and begs her to say she loves him. When she refuses, he frames Shivani for his attempted murder and she is sentenced to three years in prison whilst Pinky is placed under the care of Shivani's sister and brother-in-law. He treats Pinky extremely badly which eventually causes her to run away with the help of her aunt. Vijay then kills Shivani’s sister and daughter by running them over. Shivani hears about their deaths and instantly realises Vijay is responsible and will now go any lengths to seek revenge against him. In an attempt to escape, she makes a complaint about the brutality of her prison guard. Again her plea is ignored. When the prison guard learns that Shivani tried to complain, she gives her a severe beating which causes her to lose her child. Shivani kills the prison guard and escapes.
First, she goes to her house and kills her brother-in-law for the ill treatment he gave her family. She then goes to work at a hospital for the mentally ill and finds Vijay, who has become paralysed by the car accident. She volunteers to look after him. When cured, Vijay begs Shivani to say she loves him. She opens her arms to him but whilst they embrace, she stabs him and then starts attacking him for everything he did. Eventually, they both hang from a cliff (with Vijay holding onto Shivani’s foot). Shivani lets go and they both die.
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Bollywood
Bollywood
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movie released on 22 April 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
and Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
in pivotal roles. Actors Deepak Tijori
Deepak Tijori
Born on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty...
, Himani Shivpuri
Himani Shivpuri
Himani Shivpuri, is Indian, film, theatre and television actress, who is most known for her role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's film Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! , and as 'Devki Bhojai' in TV serial Humrahi .- Biography :...
, Tinnu Anand, Kalpana Iyer
Kalpana Iyer
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and Kiran Kumar appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Anand-Milind
Anand-Milind
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with lyrics written by Sameer
Sameer (lyricist)
Sameer is an Indian lyricist,the main form of work undertaken by Sameer is for Indian songs in Hindi language films. His father is the famed Hindi lyricist, Anjaan . Since the beginning of his career, Sameer has penned around 4,000 songs in over 500 Hindi films and more than 130 songs in 23...
.
This was the first time that Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit were paired together. The film was a box office failure, but the lead stars got favourable reviews. Madhuri Dixit earned a Filmfare
Filmfare Awards
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Best Actress nomination for her role but won the award for her performance in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!. Shahrukh Khan received the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for his performance. He was nominated for the same award the previous year for his performance in Yash Chopra
Yash Chopra
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's Darr
Darr
Darr: A Violent Love Story is a 1993 Bollywood psychological thriller film directed by Yash Chopra. It is the story of an obsessed lover and the lengths he goes to get his girl who is already happily married to Sunil Malhotra . It is the second film in which Shahrukh Khan played the role of a...
.
Synopsis
The film is about the consequence/result (Anjaam) of the slightest mistake and how it can ruin your whole life. It also focuses on the atrocities committed on women.Plot
Vijay Agnihotri comes from a wealthy family and is very spoilt. He meets Shivani whom he instantly falls in love with but she shows no interest in him – this does not stop Vijay and he continues to pursue her, only to be rejected every time. Vijay informs his mother that he intends to marry Shivani. When they approach Shivani’s family with a proposal, they witness Shivani marry another man named Ashok. Vijay is now heartbroken. Shivani and Ashok decide to move to America.Four years later, Vijay still cannot forget Shivani and repeatedly turns down marriage proposals brought by his mother. He again comes across Shivani and Ashok who have a daughter named Pinky and are now expecting another child and befriends Ashok with the hope of getting closer to Shivani. One day, Ashok kicks Shivani out of her house after they have an argument. Vijay witnesses this and severely beats Ashok, leaving him unconscious. When Ashok is being treated in the hospital, Vijay removes the oxygen mask keeping Ashok alive, thereby killing him. Shivani attempts to convince the police that Vijay was responsible for Ashok’s death. However, Vijay bribes his friend Inspector Arjun Singh to provide an alibi, meaning Shivani is not believed and Vijay is reeased without charge. Vijay then approaches Shivani's house and begs her to say she loves him. When she refuses, he frames Shivani for his attempted murder and she is sentenced to three years in prison whilst Pinky is placed under the care of Shivani's sister and brother-in-law. He treats Pinky extremely badly which eventually causes her to run away with the help of her aunt. Vijay then kills Shivani’s sister and daughter by running them over. Shivani hears about their deaths and instantly realises Vijay is responsible and will now go any lengths to seek revenge against him. In an attempt to escape, she makes a complaint about the brutality of her prison guard. Again her plea is ignored. When the prison guard learns that Shivani tried to complain, she gives her a severe beating which causes her to lose her child. Shivani kills the prison guard and escapes.
First, she goes to her house and kills her brother-in-law for the ill treatment he gave her family. She then goes to work at a hospital for the mentally ill and finds Vijay, who has become paralysed by the car accident. She volunteers to look after him. When cured, Vijay begs Shivani to say she loves him. She opens her arms to him but whilst they embrace, she stabs him and then starts attacking him for everything he did. Eventually, they both hang from a cliff (with Vijay holding onto Shivani’s foot). Shivani lets go and they both die.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh Khan Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films.... |
Vijay Agnihotri |
| Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of... |
Shivani Chopra |
| Deepak Tijori Deepak Tijori Born on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty... |
Ashok Chopra |
| Johnny Lever Johnny Lever John Prakasa Rao Janumala famously known as Johnny Lever is an Indian film actor and comedian. He was born to Prakash Rao Janumala and Karunamma Janumala and brought up in Mumbai. He started his career in 1984 and has acted in over 350 Bollywood films... |
Champa Chameli |
| Himani Shivpuri Himani Shivpuri Himani Shivpuri, is Indian, film, theatre and television actress, who is most known for her role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's film Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! , and as 'Devki Bhojai' in TV serial Humrahi .- Biography :... |
Nisha |
| Sudha Chandran Sudha Chandran Sudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Indian film and television actress, who turned to acting following the loss of a leg in an accident in May 1981 near Trichy, Tamil Nadu.-Early life and education:... |
Shivani's sister |
| Beena | Padma Agnihotri |
| Kiran Kumar | Arjun Singh |
| Baby Gazala | Pinky Chopra |
| Tinnu Anand | Mohanlal |
Soundtrack
Rakesh Budhu of Planet Bollywood gave the album 7.5 stars stating, "Anjaam’s tunes are overall a mix fare but the songs that were sweet and melodious were enough to project the soundtrack to higher standards".| # | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Badi Mushkil Hai" | Abhijeet | 05:30 |
| 2 | "Chane Ke Khet Mein" | Poornima Sushma Shrestha Sushma Shrestha also known as Poornima, is a noted Nepali singer who has sung many Nepali, Hindi and Marathi songs in the Nepali and Indian music industry. Sushma started her career as a child singer in the Ramesh Sippy directed, 1971 film Andaz... |
05:50 |
| 3 | "Tu Samne Jab Aata Hai" | Udit Narayan Udit Narayan -Career:King of melody, Udit Narayan Jha was born on 1 December, 1955 in a village called Bhardaha in the Saptari district , Nepal. His father was Hare Krishna Jha and his mother was Bhuwaneshwari Devi.Narayan studied at P.B... , Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik is an Indian singer who is ranked among the best Hindi playback singers of all time. She is a seven-time winner of the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award as well as a two-time recipient of the prestigious National Film Awards... |
05:55 |
| 4 | "Barson Ke Baad" | Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik is an Indian singer who is ranked among the best Hindi playback singers of all time. She is a seven-time winner of the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award as well as a two-time recipient of the prestigious National Film Awards... |
04:13 |
| 5 | "Sun Meri Bano" | Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik Alka Yagnik is an Indian singer who is ranked among the best Hindi playback singers of all time. She is a seven-time winner of the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award as well as a two-time recipient of the prestigious National Film Awards... |
05:56 |
| 6 | "Kolhapur Se Aaye Jhumke" | Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam is an acclaimed Indian playback singer. She is a recipient of the prestigious National Film Award and Filmfare Awards.Sargam has sung in many Indian languages for films, television serials and music albums. She is well known for her 90s Hindi songs and recent South Indian songs. She... |
05:04 |
| 7 | "Partighat Ki Jwala" | Sapna Awasthi | 01:49 |