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Anjaam
Wealthy Dinanath is the new owner of a mansion, which is looked after by Totaram and his wife, Maina. He soon discovers that there is a room kept under lock under key, and no one has ever been inside. He is in for more surprises when the previous owner's wife, Vidya, decides to come and live there, and shares the story of her life - how she loses her husband, Thakur, and how her son, Sunil, became a fugitive from justice - but has little explanation to offer for the ghostly female figure that haunts this mansion.
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Plot Summary
A flight attendant, Shivani, falls in love with a pilot, Ashok. Her life takes a dark turn when she rejects the advances of a gangster, Vijay. Vijay frames Shivani for a crime, leading to her imprisonment. Upon her release, she is driven by revenge against Vijay and his associates who destroyed her life.
Critical Reception
Anjaam was a commercial success and is considered a significant film in Madhuri Dixit's career, showcasing her versatility. While Shah Rukh Khan's antagonist role was praised, the film received mixed reviews for its predictable plot and excessive violence, though its songs and Dixit's performance were generally well-received.
What Reviewers Say
Madhuri Dixit delivers a powerful performance as a woman seeking vengeance.
Shah Rukh Khan is memorable as a chilling antagonist.
The film's plot is often seen as formulaic and overly violent.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Anjaam on Google is not readily available.
Awards & Accolades
Madhuri Dixit won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role.
Fun Fact
During the filming of a particularly intense scene where Shivani is being physically assaulted, Madhuri Dixit actually sustained a minor injury, which was incorporated into the film.
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