Aksar(2006)
Aksar is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan. It stars Dino Morea, Emraan Hashmi, and Udita Goswami in lead roles. The story follows a billionaire who hires a photographer to seduce his wife as part of a scheme to avoid paying alimony. The plot involves hidden cameras, false rape accusations, and a murder that is caught on tape. The film was a box office success, driven largely by its hit soundtrack composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The song 'Jhalak Dikhlaja' became a chartbuster and sparked a bizarre controversy in Gujarat where locals claimed it summoned ghosts. Released on 3 February 2006, Aksar remains known for its twisted ending and erotic themes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Ananth Narayan Mahadevan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A billionaire wants to leave his wife without losing his money. He hires a handsome photographer to seduce her. The plan is to make her want a divorce. But the seduction goes too far, and a murder changes everything.
“Seduction. Scandal. Suspense.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aksar
Cast reunions in this film: Himesh Reshammiya & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), Himesh Reshammiya & Dino Morea (2 films together), and Emraan Hashmi & Udita Goswami (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aksar' means 'often' or 'frequently' in Hindi, hinting at recurring themes of betrayal and deception.
- Director Ananth Mahadevan is also a well-known actor and television host, with this being one of his early directorial thrillers.
- The movie features a cameo by actor Sharad Kapoor, who had previously starred in the director's earlier film.
- It was shot extensively in South Africa, using locations to create a glamorous, international backdrop for the dramatic plot.
- The soundtrack included a remix of the classic song 'Aaj Ki Raat' from the 1975 film 'Anari', adding a nostalgic touch.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film performed modestly at the box office and did not become a major commercial success.
- The plot's complex love triangle and murder mystery drew comparisons to earlier Hindi thrillers from the 1990s.