Anjaane (2005 film)

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Anjaane
Anjane the unknown.jpeg
Movie Poster
अनजाने
Directed by Harry W. Fernandes
Produced by Dr. Anil K. Mehta
Starring Manisha Koirala
Sanjay Kapoor
Tejaswini Kolhapure
Helen
Tanwi Gouri Mehta
Anand Mehta
Cinematography Rajan Kinagi
Music by Himesh Reshammiya
Release date
  • 30 December 2005 (2005-12-30)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget1,50 crore [1]
Box office13,50 lakh [1]

Anjaane: The Unknown is a 2005 Bollywood horror film. The main cast is Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Kapoor, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Helen, Tanwi Gouri Mehta, and Anand Mehta.

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The film was directed by Harry W. Fernandes and is based on Alejandro Amenábar's ghost story film The Others .

Synopsis

This film is the third release of Holland-based Anil K. Mehta. The chief protagonists are Shivani (Manisha Koirala) and Aditya (Sanjay Kapoor), a married couple with 2 children, Tanwi Gouri Mehta and Anand Mehta. They are wealthy and live in a mansion. Their idyllic life is shattered with the arrival of Sonia, who has an affair with Aditya. Eventually, Aditya leaves his family for Sonia, leaving the wife and two kids alone. When it is found out that Sonia is barren, Aditya demands custody of his children from Shivani and approaches the courts for a custody battle. Eventually, the courts rule against Shivani and award custody to Aditya and Sonia. The movie changes its ambiance from the family dispute to one of suspense and horror shortly after.

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Soundtrack

Anjaane
Soundtrack album by
Released2005
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageHindi
Himesh Reshammiya chronology
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
(2005)
Anjaane
(2005)
Aksar
(2006)
  1. "Kis Kadar Chahate Hai Ham Tumko Sanam" - Alka Yagnik, Jayesh Gandhi
  2. "De Do Re De Do" - Jayesh Gandhi, Sunidhi Chauhan
  3. "O Maahive Re O Maahive" - Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
  4. "O Soni Re O Sayyoni Re" - K. K., Sapna Mukherjee
  5. "Anjaane" - Kunal Ganjawala
  6. "Mummy Cool Cool" - Baby Mohini Roy, Master Sohail

Reception

The film was not well received. It was criticized for being a "copycat" of the Spanish film The Others, and the acting of Koirala was described by reviewers as "uninterested" and "mechanical". The direction under Fernandes was "devoid of passion", although the cinematography was praised.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Anjaane – Movie". Box Office India.