Angaaray(1986)
Angaaray is a 1986 Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Rajesh Sethi. It stars Raj Babbar and Smita Patil in lead roles, with Rajesh Khanna in a special appearance. The story follows Aarti Verma, an educated woman who becomes the secretary to a wealthy man named Jolly. After Jolly rapes her, Aarti faces rejection from society and her fiancé's family. She descends into a life as a tawaif. Her brother is killed while trying to avenge her. Aarti ultimately murders Jolly and faces trial. The film is notable for its bold treatment of rape and victim-blaming. The screenplay was written by Salim Khan. The film earned Rs. 8.79 crores at the box office. It received three and a half stars in Bollywood Guide Collections.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1986
- Director
- Rajesh Seth
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
Aarti Verma is a young woman with a bright future. She takes a job working for a wealthy man named Jolly. Jolly is a monster who rapes her. Society blames Aarti for the crime. Her fiancé abandons her. Her brother dies trying to get revenge. Aarti must decide: accept her fate or take justice into her own hands.
“When justice burns, revenge ignites.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Angaaray
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Raj Babbar (17 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), Raj Babbar & Smita Patil (14 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Satyendra Kapoor (7 films together), Satyendra Kapoor & Iftekhar (7 films together), and Rajesh Khanna & Smita Patil (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Jolly' after the main villain, but was later renamed 'Angaaray'.
- It was the only film directed by Rajesh Sethi, who was primarily a film editor.
- The movie was shot in the mid-1980s but faced delays and was released in 1986.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, known for comic roles, played the serious villain Jolly.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included the popular song 'Tumse Milkar Na Jaane Kyon'.
- The film's plot of a sister seeking revenge was a recurring theme in 1980s action cinema.
- It was one of several films from the era to directly address the subject of sexual assault and revenge.