Agnipankh(2004)
Agnipankh (The Wings of Fire) is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language action film written and directed by Sanjiv Puri. The lead cast includes Jimmy Shergill, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Rahul Dev, Shamita Shetty, and Divya Dutta. The story follows three Indian Air Force pilots stationed in Srinagar, Kashmir, who face enemy militants and internal betrayal. The film is based on the true experiences of Air Force personnel operating in the region. It was produced by Sanjiv Puri and released in 2004. The movie is available for streaming on YouTube via Shemaroo Movies.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Sanjeev Puri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Three Indian Air Force pilots — Vishal, Sameer, and Siddharth — are stationed in Srinagar, Kashmir. They fly dangerous missions against hidden militants. When a planned airstrike goes wrong and one pilot is killed, Vishal must find the traitor who leaked the mission. He leads a second attack to complete the mission and honor his fallen friend.
“Wings of fire, hearts of steel”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Agnipankh
Cast reunions in this film: Jimmy Shergill & Divya Dutta (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Agnipankh' translates to 'Wings of Fire', but the story is a family drama set during India's independence era.
- It was directed by Aruna Raje, who is known for making films with strong female characters and social themes.
- The movie was shot in Rajasthan to capture the look of a 1940s zamindar (landlord) household.
- Actress Madhuri Dixit was initially considered for the lead role before it went to the film's eventual star.
- The film's release was delayed multiple times, finally coming out over a year after its planned date.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Uttam Singh, who also worked on the music for 'Dil To Pagal Hai'.
- The story uses the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi as a key historical event that impacts the family's fate.