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Aanch(2003)

6.3/10
Hindi•159 mins•theatrical•

Aanch is a 2003 Hindi-language drama film directed by Rajesh Kumar Singh. The lead cast includes Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Suchindra Bali, and Sharbani Mukherjee. The story is set in two rival villages, Mandaur and Amirpur, where the village heads have a bitter, long-standing feud. A young couple, Diwakar and Vidya, are forced into an arranged marriage without their knowledge. They later meet in college and fall in love, but their families' hatred threatens to tear them apart. The film is noted for its intense performances and violent depiction of rural feuds. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its honest storytelling. The film was released on 26 November 2003.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2003
Director
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 39m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

Diwakar and Vidya are married without knowing each other. They meet in college and fall in love. But their families are from rival villages led by two men who hate each other. Now Diwakar must fight both villages to bring his wife home.

“Love against the fire of hatred”

Film Details

6.3Rating
159Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleAanch

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
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SuchindraDiwakar
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Paresh Rawal, Actor in Aanch
Paresh RawalActor
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Nana Patekar, Actor in Aanch
Nana PatekarActor
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Akhilendra MishraDiwakar's dad
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Poonam JhawerLata K. Thakur
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Arun BakshiShambhu
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Nirmal PandeyKirti Thakur
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Vishwajeet PradhanJawahar's Son
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#9
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Sharbani MukherjiVidya
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#10
Ayesha Jhulka, Actor in Aanch
Ayesha JhulkaDevangi M. Thakur
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Rajesh Kumar SinghDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aanch

Cast reunions in this film: Nana Patekar & Paresh Rawal (7 films together), Ayesha Jhulka & Paresh Rawal (3 films together), Paresh Rawal & Akhilendra Mishra (3 films together), Nana Patekar & Arun Bakshi (2 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Nirmal Pandey (2 films together).

Nana Patekar
Nana PatekarActor
7th time
Paresh Rawal
Paresh RawalActor
Nana Patekar × Paresh Rawal — 7 films together →
Ayesha Jhulka
Ayesha JhulkaActor
3rd time
Paresh Rawal
Paresh RawalActor
Ayesha Jhulka × Paresh Rawal — 3 films together →
Paresh Rawal
Paresh RawalActor
3rd time
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Akhilendra MishraActor
Paresh Rawal × Akhilendra Mishra — 3 films together →
Nana Patekar
Nana PatekarActor
2nd time
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Arun BakshiActor
Nana Patekar × Arun Bakshi — 2 films together →
Paresh Rawal
Paresh RawalActor
2nd time
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Nirmal PandeyActor
Paresh Rawal × Nirmal Pandey — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aanch' translates to 'spark' or 'heat', symbolising the simmering tensions in the story.
  • This was the only feature film directed by Rajesh Kumar Singh, who primarily worked as an assistant director on other projects.
  • Actor Ravi Kishan, known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, played a key supporting role as Shiva.
  • The movie was shot on location in rural Uttar Pradesh to authentically depict its lawless small-town setting.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered today.
  • The soundtrack featured music by Anand Raj Anand, a composer known for his work in 1990s and early 2000s Bollywood.
  • The story highlights the practice of arranged marriage and family pressure, common themes in early 2000s Indian cinema.

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