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Apaharan

  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4.8K
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Nana Patekar and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
Story of a tumultuous and complex relationship between a father (Mohan Agashe) and son (Ajay Devgan), set against the backdrop of a thriving kidnapping industry in the Hindi heartland of Bihar.
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Story of a tumultuous and complex relationship between a father (Mohan Agashe) and son (Ajay Devgan), set against the backdrop of a thriving kidnapping industry in the Hindi heartland of Bih... Read allStory of a tumultuous and complex relationship between a father (Mohan Agashe) and son (Ajay Devgan), set against the backdrop of a thriving kidnapping industry in the Hindi heartland of Bihar.Story of a tumultuous and complex relationship between a father (Mohan Agashe) and son (Ajay Devgan), set against the backdrop of a thriving kidnapping industry in the Hindi heartland of Bihar.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Prakash Jha
  • Writers
    • Prakash Jha(dialogue)
    • Shridhar Raghavan(screenplay)
    • Manoj Tyagi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ajay Devgn
    • Nana Patekar
    • Bipasha Basu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Prakash Jha
  • Writers
    • Prakash Jha(dialogue)
    • Shridhar Raghavan(screenplay)
    • Manoj Tyagi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ajay Devgn
    • Nana Patekar
    • Bipasha Basu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    Apaharan (2005) Trailer
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    Photos17

    Bipasha Basu and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Prakash Jais and Deepika Padukone in Apaharan (2005)
    Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Nana Patekar in Apaharan (2005)
    Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Bipasha Basu and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Nana Patekar and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Bipasha Basu and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Bipasha Basu and Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)
    Ajay Devgn in Apaharan (2005)

    Top cast

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    Ajay Devgn
    Ajay Devgn
    • Ajay Shastrias Ajay Shastri
    Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar
    • Tabrez Alamas Tabrez Alam
    Bipasha Basu
    Bipasha Basu
    • Megha Basuas Megha Basu
    Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan
    • Kashinathas Kashinath
    Mohan Agashe
    Mohan Agashe
    • Professor Raghuvansh Shastrias Professor Raghuvansh Shastri
    Mukesh Tiwari
    Mukesh Tiwari
    • Anwar Khanas Anwar Khan
    Yashpal Sharma
    Yashpal Sharma
    • Gaya Singhas Gaya Singh
    Anup Soni
    Anup Soni
    • Akash Ranjanas Akash Ranjan
    • (as Anoop Soni)
    Chetan Pandit
    Chetan Pandit
    • Dinkar Pandeyas Dinkar Pandey
    Akhilendra Mishra
    Akhilendra Mishra
    • Brijnath Mishraas Brijnath Mishra
    Dayashankar Pandey
    Dayashankar Pandey
    • Daya Shankaras Daya Shankar
    Murli Sharma
    Murli Sharma
    • Murlidharas Murlidhar
    Ehsan Khan
    • DSP Shuklaas DSP Shukla
    Mukul Nag
    • Usmanas Usman
    Radhakrishna Dutta
    • Seth Soorajmalas Seth Soorajmal
    Brij Gopal
    Brij Gopal
    • Jagannath Mandalas Jagannath Mandal
    Jahangir Khan
    Jahangir Khan
    • Salim Khanas Salim Khan
    • (as Jehangir Khan)
    Ashwini Kalsekar
    Ashwini Kalsekar
    • Mrs. Khanas Mrs. Khan
    • Director
      • Prakash Jha
    • Writers
      • Prakash Jha(dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
      • Shridhar Raghavan(screenplay)
      • Manoj Tyagi(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nana Patekar got praised for his role and won accolades for his role as Tabrez Alam.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited (2007)

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good movie
    Prakash Jha after the memorable GANGAAJAL made APARAHAN

    The film is a nice take on kidnapping which hasn't been seen before on screen in such a way

    The best part being the film keeps you involved throughout Ajay's characterization is well handled the problems he faces are so real to life

    The first half is a bit slow but manages to keep your interest alive Nana's scenes are pure magic and Ajay-Nana's first scene together is nothing short of great

    The second half focuses on how Ajay changes and becomes a person of Nana's group, this part is too filmy though but yet it's believably handled

    Even the climax though clichéd is well handled

    Direction by Prakash Jha is awesome Music(only 1 song) suits the theme Background music is apt

    Amongst actors Nana proves yet again why he is one of the best actors, he acts the character so perfectly and gives an understated performance Ajay Devgan too excels in his part, people may say that it's the same kinda acting but i don't agree with that He suits the role and is a complete natural In fact I would like to see Ajay in such a role more Bipasha in a small role is okay Amongst rest Mukesh Tiwari another person who is doing nonsense nowdays is excellent in this film, In fact Ajay and Tiwari in ZAMEEN, GANGAAJAL played opp roles then in this(in Gangaajal and ZAMEEN Ajay played the good guy and Mukesh the grey shaded guy here it's the opposite) Dr. Mohan Agashe excels in his role while Anup Soni is adequate Yashpal Sharma repeats his goon act
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    • silvan-desouza
    • Nov 4, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 2005 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Watch apaharan on Disney+ Hotstar
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Abduction
    • Filming locations
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Entertainment One India Ltd.
      • Holy Cow Pictures
      • Prakash Jha Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,133
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,168
      • Dec 4, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,133
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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