Anokha Andaaz(1995)
Anokha Andaaz is a 1995 Hindi romance film directed by Lawrence D'Souza. The cast includes Manish Kumar, Manisha Koirala, Kader Khan, Asrani, and Dalip Tahil. The story follows college lovers Manish and Reema who face opposition from Reema's wealthy mother. The mother's hatred stems from a past romantic relationship with Manish's father. The couple runs away and seeks shelter with a man named Charlie, who is later murdered. This event leads to Manish being framed for the crime. The film explores themes of forbidden love, family secrets, and forgiveness. It received a low IMDb rating of 3.8/10 and was not a commercial success. The film was released in India on May 12, 1995.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Lawrence D'Souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 2.6/10
Storyline
Manish and Reema fall in love in college. But Reema's mother hates Manish because of an old romance with his father. The lovers run away to escape her anger. They hide at Charlie's house, but goons attack and kill Charlie. Manish is framed for the murder. He must prove his innocence and win Reema's hand.
“Love that defies all odds”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anokha Andaaz
Cast reunions in this film: Asrani & Kader Khan (41 films together), Kader Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (16 films together), Asrani & Dinesh Hingoo (10 films together), Kader Khan & Tej Sapru (10 films together), Manisha Koirala & Dalip Tahil (5 films together), and Asrani & Dalip Tahil (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Anokha Andaaz' translates to 'Unique Style', reflecting its blend of romance and crime.
- Director Lawrence D'Souza was known for musical hits and this film featured music by composer Anand-Milind.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, known for villain roles, played a character named Charlie who is central to the plot.
- The movie was released during a peak period for romantic thrillers in mid-90s Bollywood.
- It is one of the lesser-known films from its lead actors compared to their other works from that era.
- The soundtrack included a song filmed in scenic outdoor locations, common for films of that time.
- The plot's murder mystery element was an attempt to mix genres popular in earlier decades.