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
Angithee is streaming on ShemarooMe and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch: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.