Apaharan(2005)
Apaharan is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Prakash Jha. The lead cast includes Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Bipasha Basu, and Mohan Agashe. The story follows a young man who becomes entangled in a kidnapping network run by a powerful gangster. Set in Bihar, the film explores the conflict between a father and son against a backdrop of organized crime. The film is noted for its raw depiction of the kidnapping industry and strong performances. It received positive reviews from critics for its storytelling and social commentary. Apaharan was released in theatres on 2 December 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Ajay Shastri is a young man tired of his honest father's poverty. He joins a ruthless gangster named Tabrez Alam. Ajay rises quickly in the kidnapping business. But when he is forced to kidnap his own fiancée's father, his world collapses. He must choose between his criminal life and his conscience.
“Kidnapping is just another business.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Apaharan
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay Devgan & Mukesh Tiwari (9 films together), Bipasha Basu & Ajay Devgan (5 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Mukesh Tiwari (5 films together), Ajay Devgan & Prakash Jha (4 films together), Bipasha Basu & Mukesh Tiwari (3 films together), and Nana Patekar & Ajay Devgan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Apaharan' means 'kidnapping' in Hindi, reflecting its core theme.
- Director Prakash Jha is from Bihar and often sets his films in the region to highlight social issues.
- Actor Ajay Devgan performed many of his own stunts, including intense chase sequences, without a body double.
- The movie was partly inspired by real-life kidnapping cases reported in Bihar during the 1990s and early 2000s.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Nana Patekar in a powerful supporting role as a politician.
- The soundtrack includes folk-inspired songs to authentically capture the cultural setting of rural Bihar.
- The film was shot on location in Patna and other parts of Bihar to add realism to the story.