Ankur Arora Murder Case(2013)
Ankur Arora Murder Case is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language medical thriller film directed by Sohail Tatari. The film stars Kay Kay Menon as Dr. Asthana, Tisca Chopra as Nandita Arora, Arjun Mathur as Dr. Romesh, and Paoli Dam as Advocate Kajori Sen. The story follows an eight-year-old boy who dies due to a surgeon's negligence during a routine appendix surgery. His mother fights a legal battle against the powerful hospital and its star doctor. The film is written and produced by Vikram Bhatt, known for horror and thriller films. It was released on June 14, 2013, and received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised Kay Kay Menon's performance and the film's bold subject. The movie earned approximately ₹10 crore at the worldwide box office, which coincidentally matched the compensation amount in the story.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 June 2013
- Director
- Sohail Tatari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A single mother's world shatters when her young son dies during a simple surgery. She suspects medical negligence and files a case against the famous surgeon. The hospital uses its power and money to hide the truth. One honest intern must choose between his career and his conscience.
“One mistake. One life. One fight for justice.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by real-life medical negligence cases in India, though it is not based on one specific incident.
- Director Sohail Tatari had primarily worked in television before making this his feature film debut.
- Actor Arjun Mathur prepared for his role by spending time with medical interns to understand their routines and pressures.
- The movie's title refers to a child's death, which was considered a bold choice for a mainstream Hindi film in 2013.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai, with the hospital scenes filmed in a real hospital to add authenticity.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through word-of-mouth and later digital platforms.
- Kay Kay Menon's character was written to explore the moral complexities of a respected professional making a fatal error.