Mukul S. Anand's directorial action crime film Agneepath completed 35 years. The film was produced and distributed by Yash Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions.
The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, Neelam Kothari, and Danny Denzongpa in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 16th February 1990.
The film marked 3rd collaboration between Mithun Chakraborty and Amitabh Bachchan after Do Anjaane and Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati.
Rohini Hattangadi, Archana Puran Singh, Goga Kapoor, Alok Nath, Sharat Saxena, Tinnu Anand, Vikram Gokhale, Sudhir Pandey, Pradeep Rawat appeared in crucial roles in this film.
The film marked director Mukul S. Anand's 2nd collaboration with Mithun Chakraborty after Main Balwaan in 1986. Agneepath marked Mukul S. Anand’s 7th directorial venture in Bollywood since his debut with the suspense thriller Kanoon Kya Karega in 1984.
The film marked the maiden collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and director Mukul S. Anand. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the music for this film marking their 2nd collaboration with director Mukul S. Anand after Insaaf in 1987.
The film marked 2nd collaboration between Mithun Chakraborty and Neelam Kothari after Waqt Ki Awaz in 1988. Pravin Bhatt handled the cinematography of this film marking his 3rd collaboration with director Mukul S. Anand after Aitbaar, Sultanat.
Drawing from real-life crime history, the film is influenced by the rise and impact of Mumbai don Sathuvachari Varadarajan Mudaliar and gangster Manohar Arjun Manya Surve.
At the 38th National Film Awards, Amitabh Bachchan received his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in Agneepath (1990). Mithun Chakraborty and Rohini Hattangadi were honored with Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, at the 36th Filmfare Awards.
The film marked 4th collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and Madhavi after Andhaa Kaanoon, Geraftaar, Shanakht. The film was adapted under the same title, marking the directorial debut of Karan Malhotra. Hrithik Roshan stepped into Amitabh Bachchan’s role, while Sanjay Dutt reprised the character originally played by Danny Denzongpa.
The film was also modified and remade in Tamil as Sivasakthi, directed by Suresh Krissna, featuring Sathyaraj, Prabhu, and Rambha in key roles.
Vijay Deenanath Chauhan (Amitabh Bachchan) is at the heart of this film, embarking on a mission to avenge the death of his father, Master Deenanath Chauhan (Alok Nath), who was killed by the villainous Kaancha Cheena (Danny Denzongpa). The latter tricked the villagers by offering lucrative returns from a salt factory, while his real plan was to manufacture cocaine.
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