Agni Sakshi(1996)
'Agni Sakshi' is a 1996 Hindi-language thriller drama film directed by Partho Ghosh. It stars Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The story follows a wealthy man named Suraj Kapoor who marries Shivangi, only to discover she is fleeing an abusive husband named Vishwanath. Vishwanath tracks them down and terrorizes their new life. The film is an adaptation of the Hollywood film 'Sleeping with the Enemy'. Nana Patekar won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. The film was a commercial super-hit, grossing ₹31 crore worldwide. Its soundtrack, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, was also a top seller in 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Partho Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Suraj Kapoor marries the love of his life, Shivangi. But a stranger named Vishwanath claims Shivangi is actually his wife, Madhu. Suraj must protect his wife from a violent man who refuses to let her go. The past comes back with a vengeance.
“Love tested by fire.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Agni Sakshi
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Manisha Koirala (12 films together), Jackie Shroff & Alok Nath (8 films together), Jackie Shroff & Nana Patekar (5 films together), Jackie Shroff & Divya Dutta (5 films together), Jackie Shroff & Avtar Gill (4 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Divya Dutta (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1993 Telugu movie 'Gaayam', which itself was inspired by Hollywood's 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'.
- Actor Nana Patekar, who plays Vishwanath, was not the first choice; the role was reportedly offered to another major actor initially.
- The movie's title 'Agni Sakshi' translates to 'Fire Witness', symbolizing a trial by fire for the main characters.
- This was one of the few films where actress Manisha Koirala played a dual role, portraying both Shubangi and Madhu.
- Director Partho Ghosh and composer Anu Malik collaborated frequently, with this film's soundtrack including the hit song 'Mujhe Pyaar Hua'.
- The film's climax and courtroom drama were noted for being unusually intense for a mainstream Hindi movie of that era.
- Despite its thriller elements, the movie underperformed at the box office upon its initial release.