Aatish
Mr. Rai is a wealthy businessman in Jammu, India, and lives in a palatial house with his wife, Shobha, a wheelchair-bound daughter, Ashu, a grown son, Rakesh, and a school-going son, Raju. His son despises him and is waiting him for to die, so that he can inherit all the wealth and spend it on dancing girls, alcohol, and gamblers. One day while Rai was returning from the Jammu & Kashmir Bank with a suitcase full of cash, he is attacked by bandits, but is rescued by a young man named Anand. Anand is injured in this attack and is nursed by Shobha and the rest of the Rai family. Rai himself trusts Anand and initially appoints him as a Chief Supervisor, very much to the chagrin of Rakesh, who attempts, in vain, to implicate Anand in the theft of 2 Lakh Rupees. Anand uses fisticuffs to convince a hoodlum named Girdhari to let go of Rai's property.
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Plot Summary
Aatish is a dramatic crime film that delves into the complex lives of individuals entangled in the underworld. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made within a dangerous environment. It follows the struggles of its characters as they navigate a path fraught with peril and moral ambiguity.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Aatish' (1979) is limited in publicly available databases. As a film from that era in Indian cinema, its reception was likely tied to its commercial performance and audience reception rather than extensive critical reviews as understood in Western markets today. It is known to have featured popular actors, suggesting it aimed for mainstream appeal.
What Reviewers Say
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- Audience reception information is not widely documented.
- Appears to be a conventional crime drama from its era.
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Fun Fact
The film features a notable cast including Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Sridevi, and Feroz Khan, bringing together popular stars of the late 1970s Hindi cinema.
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