Angithee(2021)
A free spirited woman named Firdous is married off in a house where even watching TV seems like a crime. Her husband Hameed is nice to her but has no guts to stand infront of his conservative father. Hameed's old friend Shahid comes back from Punjab where he was a labour contracter and has evolved a lot by travelling outside. Shahid and Firdous get close to each other and end up falling in love and living their desires together. Firdous has a different life whenever she is with Shahid, things change big time when Hameed gets to know about the fact that his wife is sleeping with his friend
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 9 January 2021
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A free-spirited woman is trapped in a strict, conservative marriage. She finds freedom and falls in love with her husband's old friend. Their secret affair is discovered, creating a major crisis.
“A secret love ignites in a house of rules.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 17 days on a very tight budget.
- It was director Rajesh Babu's first Hindi film after working in the South Indian film industry.
- The movie's title 'Angithee' translates to 'Bonfire' in English, symbolising repressed desires.
- Much of the film was shot in real locations in and around Mumbai to maintain a raw, realistic feel.
- The script was developed from a short story, focusing on the complexities of rural marital life.
- Actor Anshuman Jha, who plays Shahid, also co-produced the film.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and primarily gained attention through streaming platforms.