Anjaam (1994)(1994)
Anjaam is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Rahul Rawail. The film stars Madhuri Dixit as Shivani Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan as Vijay Agnihotri. The story follows Shivani, an air hostess whose life is destroyed by Vijay, a wealthy businessman who becomes obsessively fixated on her after she rejects his advances. Vijay kills her husband, frames her for murder, and has her sent to a brutal prison where she suffers further abuse. The film is notable for its dark tone and Dixit's performance as a woman who transforms from a victim into a vengeful fighter. It received one award and one nomination. Anjaam was released in India on April 22, 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Shivani is a kind air hostess who rejects the advances of a rich, spoiled man named Vijay. He cannot accept her rejection. He kills her husband and frames her for the murder. She is sent to a brutal prison where she loses her unborn child. She survives and escapes to take her revenge.
“Love can be a dangerous obsession.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Anjaam (1994)
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Madhuri Dixit (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Inteqam' but was changed to 'Anjaam' to avoid confusion with another movie.
- Madhuri Dixit's character was named Shivani, which she later used as her screen name in 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' the same year.
- Shah Rukh Khan played a negative role for the first time here, after his villainous part in 'Darr' the previous year.
- The film's climax was shot in a real chemical factory to create a more authentic and gritty atmosphere.
- Anjaam was not a major box office success but earned Shah Rukh Khan his first Filmfare Award for Best Villain.
- Director Rahul Rawail said he cast Shah Rukh because he wanted an actor who could portray obsession with a charming face.
- The song 'Barso Ke Baad' was filmed in Ooty, a popular hill station for romantic songs in Hindi films at the time.