Agneekaal(1990)
Agneekaal is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language political action film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The lead cast includes Madhavi, Raj Babbar, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Kiran Kumar, and Jeetendra in a special appearance. The story is set in the fictional city of Bharat Nagar, where a corrupt politician and a gangster terrorize the public. An activist named Asha fights back after her fiancé is murdered. The film is based on a real incident in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was the directorial debut of Abbas-Mustan in Hindi cinema. The film received mixed reviews and performed poorly at the box office. It is remembered for its over-the-top performances and the song 'Pankhida O Pankhida'. The film was released on Diwali 1990.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
In the city of Bharat Nagar, a corrupt politician and a brutal gangster control everything. Asha, a social activist, wants justice. Her fiancé Vijay is killed by the politician's son. Asha kills the son in revenge and goes to jail. She fights an election from prison and wins. But her enemies are not done with her yet.
“When the system fails, the people rise.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Agneekaal
Cast reunions in this film: Raj Babbar & Jeetendra (7 films together), Sadashiv Amrapurkar & Jeetendra (4 films together), Tinnu Anand & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (3 films together), Tinnu Anand & Raj Babbar (3 films together), Madhavi & Jeetendra (3 films together), and Sadashiv Amrapurkar & Raj Babbar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Agneekaal' translates to 'Ring of Fire' in English, referencing the hero's struggle.
- It was one of the earliest films directed by Abbas of the famous director duo Abbas-Mustan, known for thrillers.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, the lead, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when this action film released.
- The movie features veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, adding to its ensemble cast.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was a dominant music director in the 1980s and early 1990s.
- The film's plot of a cop fighting systemic corruption was a common theme in Hindi cinema of that era.
- Despite its action genre, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other Mithun films of the time.