Gangaajal
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Gangaajal was 2003 Hindi film, directed by Prakash Jha
, and was the brain child of Mr. Mahendra Lalka, starring Ajay Devgan
, Gracy Singh, and Mukesh Tiwari. The movie as a sidetrack also mentions the blinding incident
at Bhagalpur
.
is SP Amit Kumar, who is given charge of the Tejpur District in Bihar
. The area is full of crime, including those committed by the local police. Gradually Amit realises that the local politician Sadhu Yadav is the one who benefits the most out of it.
Amit arrests Sunder Yadav, Sadhu's son. While Sunder is released soon, some police officers, get frustrated with the system, and pour acid into the eyes of two of Yadav's men, blinding them. A hue and cry is raised by the media, crime almost comes to a standstill, and the police are regarded with respect.
The film contains the picture of a typical police and political cum criminal systems in India. The film contains many derogatory phrases (abusive language) which are typical to hear from police and criminals alike in most of the north Indian state. Notwithstanding with the negative picture depicted in the movie, this is probably the best screen performance by actor Ajay Devgan
as Superintendent
of police of Tejpur.
The feature-film depicts the life of typical Indian men, women, teenagers, press, policemen, businessmen and politicians who very often are linked to criminals.
It is an inspirational movie for those who would like to deal with difficult situations courageously but with good acumen and sharpness for bringing a positive change.
Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha is an Indian film producer-director-screenwriter, who is most known for his political and socio-political films such as Damul , Mrityudand , Gangaajal , Apaharan and multistarrer hit movie Raajneeti...
, and was the brain child of Mr. Mahendra Lalka, starring Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
, Gracy Singh, and Mukesh Tiwari. The movie as a sidetrack also mentions the blinding incident
1980 Bhagalpur blindings
The Bhagalpur blindings refers to an incident in 1979 and 1980 in Bhagalpur in the state of Bihar, India when police blinded 31 undertrials , by pouring acid into their eyes...
at Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur
Bhagdattpuram was one of the most influential towns in "Aryavarta" . It is supposed to have been concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram finds its mention in the Vedas and Ramayana as well. It is supposed to be the kingdom of Daanvir Karna, the son of Kunti and the Sun God...
.
Plot
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
is SP Amit Kumar, who is given charge of the Tejpur District in Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
. The area is full of crime, including those committed by the local police. Gradually Amit realises that the local politician Sadhu Yadav is the one who benefits the most out of it.
Amit arrests Sunder Yadav, Sadhu's son. While Sunder is released soon, some police officers, get frustrated with the system, and pour acid into the eyes of two of Yadav's men, blinding them. A hue and cry is raised by the media, crime almost comes to a standstill, and the police are regarded with respect.
The film contains the picture of a typical police and political cum criminal systems in India. The film contains many derogatory phrases (abusive language) which are typical to hear from police and criminals alike in most of the north Indian state. Notwithstanding with the negative picture depicted in the movie, this is probably the best screen performance by actor Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
as Superintendent
Superintendent (police)
Superintendent , often shortened to "super", is a rank in British police services and in most English-speaking Commonwealth nations. In many Commonwealth countries the full version is superintendent of police...
of police of Tejpur.
The feature-film depicts the life of typical Indian men, women, teenagers, press, policemen, businessmen and politicians who very often are linked to criminals.
It is an inspirational movie for those who would like to deal with difficult situations courageously but with good acumen and sharpness for bringing a positive change.
Cast
- Ajay Devgn as Amit Kumar
- Gracy SinghGracy SinghGracy Singh , is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role as Gauri in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. She began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets" and her first acting role was in the television soap, Amanat...
as Anuradha - Mohan AgasheMohan AgasheMohan Agashe is an Indian theatre and film actor. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996.-Biography:...
as DIG Verma - Mukesh TiwariMukesh TiwariMukesh Tiwari is an Indian actor who has appeared in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu language films as a character role. He belongs To Sagar. His first appearance was as a bandit "Jagira" in China Gate in 1998...
as Bachcha Yadav - Akhilendra MishraAkhilendra MishraAkhilendra Mishra is an Indian film and television character actor. He hails from Magadh, Bihar. He generally plays negative roles and is famous for his work as Kroor Singh in the 1990s Doordarshan fantasy television series Chandrakanta, and Mirchi Seth in the 1999 Bollywood film Sarfarosh.He...
as DSP Bhurelal - Mohan Joshi as Sadhu Yadav
- Yashpal SharmaYashpal Sharma (actor)Yashpal Sharma is an Indian actor. He is best known for his role as Randhir Singh in Sudhir Mishra's 2003 Hindi movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, apart from Lagaan , Gangaajal , Ab Tak Chhappan , Apaharan and Singh is Kinng and his role as Kuwar Singh in Zee's Mera Naam Karegi Roshan.-Early life...
as Sunder Yadav - Ayub KhanAyub Khan (actor)Ayub Khan is an Indian actor. He is the son of Nasir Khan and Begum Para. His father is the brother of actor Dilip Kumar Mohammed Yusuf Khan , Ehsan Khan and Aslam Khan. His mother was the sister of Amrita Singh's mother Rukhsana Sultana...
as Inspector Shaheed Khan - Anoop Soni as Inspector Neelkanth Tiwari
- Daya Shanker Pandey
- Anita KanwarAnita KanwarAnita Kanwar is an Indian film and television actor who is best known for her role as Lajjo ji in the 1980s Doordarshan mega soap opera Buniyaad....
- Master Yash Pathak as Ravi
- Chetan Pandit as ASI Bholanath Pandey
- Raj Khan
- Manyata (Dilnawaz Sheikh) as Special Appearance in a item song
Awards
- 2004:National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesNational Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesThe National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
- 2004 Filmfare Best Background Score Award: Wayne Sharpe