Awarapan(2007)
Awarapan is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language crime action film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt under Vishesh Films. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana. Set in Hong Kong, the story follows Shivam Pandit, a gangster ordered to watch over his boss's mistress. The film is an uncredited remake of the South Korean film A Bittersweet Life. It received positive reviews from critics but was a commercial failure at the box office. Over time, Awarapan gained a cult following and is now regarded as one of Hashmi and Suri's best works. The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, was highly popular and featured the hit song 'Toh Phir Aao'.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Shivam Pandit is a heartbroken gangster working for a crime lord in Hong Kong. When his boss asks him to watch over a trafficked young woman, Shivam discovers she wants to escape. His past trauma and her faith force him to choose between loyalty and doing what is right.
“One man's sacrifice can change everything.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Awarapan
Cast reunions in this film: Emraan Hashmi & Mukesh Bhatt (12 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Mukesh Bhatt (11 films together), Emraan Hashmi & Pritam Chakraborty (8 films together), Mohit Suri & Emraan Hashmi (6 films together), Mohit Suri & Shaad Randhawa (6 films together), and Mohit Suri & Mukesh Bhatt (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's plot was inspired by the Korean movie 'A Bittersweet Life' (2005), but with changes to fit an Indian setting.
- Emraan Hashmi performed most of his own stunts in the action scenes, including a fight sequence in a moving train.
- The song 'Toh Phir Aao' became a hit and is still remembered for its melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics.
- Shriya Saran was initially hesitant to play the mistress role but was convinced by the director's vision for her character.
- The film was shot extensively in Malaysia, with Kuala Lumpur's cityscapes featuring prominently in many scenes.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie developed a cult following over the years for its emotional depth and intense performances.
- Director Mohit Suri wanted the film to explore themes of redemption and loyalty, which became central to the story.