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Baaghi(2000)

4.0/10
Hindi162 minstheatrical

Baaghi is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Rajesh Kumar Singh. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala, and Aditya Pancholi in lead roles. The story follows Raja, a security guard who becomes a professional killer after his lover Rani commits suicide to escape a wealthy predator. Raja joins the gang of crime boss Vikram and later protects a young couple from Vikram's possessive rage. The film is a remake of the 1993 American film A Bronx Tale. It received mixed reviews for its blend of gangster, romance, and family drama. The film was a commercial failure, earning ₹64.8 million against a ₹57.5 million budget. It was released on 7 April 2000.

Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2000
Director
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 42m
Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

Raja loves Rani, a nightclub dancer. When a rich man forces Rani to choose between dishonour and death, she kills herself. Heartbroken, Raja becomes a killer for gangster Vikram. Years later, a young boy named Soorya idolises Raja and falls in love with Vikram's sister. Raja must choose between his loyalty to Vikram and protecting the young couple's love.

Love made him a rebel.

Film Details

4.0Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleबाग़ी
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionloveidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Baaghi

Cast reunions in this film: Manisha Koirala & Sanjay Dutt (8 films together), Shivaji & Sanjay Dutt (4 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Aditya Pancholi (4 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Aditya Pancholi (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Baaghi: A Rebel for Love' but was shortened for release.
  • This was one of the earliest films for actor Dino Morea, who played the lead role of Surya.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik and included a popular song, 'Kasam Khake Kaho'.
  • It was shot extensively in Mumbai, using real locations in the city's chawls and streets.
  • The film performed poorly at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.
  • Director Rajesh Kumar Singh was primarily known for television before making this film.
  • A key action sequence involved a dramatic chase on the local Mumbai train system.

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