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About the film
Aks (transl. Reflection) is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language supernatural action thriller film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra in his directorial debut. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Raveena Tandon, Manoj Bajpayee, and Nandita Das. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik.
Aks was released on 13 July 2001. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and being declared as a commercial faliure, it won three awards at the 47th Filmfare Awards: Best Actor — Critics (Bachchan), Special Award Performance (Tandon), and Best Sound Design (Ranjan). Bachchan and Bajpayee were nominated for the Best Actor and Best Villain awards at the same ceremony as well.
Synopsis
Aks is a supernatural thriller centering on two characters― a cop named Manu Verma and a shadowy killer named Raghavan. During a conference in Budapest, the defence minister is found murdered. Manu Verma investigates the case and discovers that the culprit is Raghavan Ghatge, a sociopathic serial killer who works as a hitman.
Raghavan is caught. As he is about to be executed by hanging, his spirit goes into Manu's body and starts to manipulate the cop into performing acts that Raghavan wanted to perform. But he couldn't save himself. He goes to another town but is not able to find peace.
Eventually, Raghavan's spirit leaves Manu's body. Everything seems to be normal. Manu and his family go on vacation. Unfortunately, Raghavan's spirit is still alive and possesses Raghavan's brother.
Production
Amitabh Bachchan sported a French beard to portray his character.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik, with lyrics penned by Gulzar. The background score was composed by Ranjit Barot.
Sukanya Verma of Rediff appreciated the album saying that Aks is a "captivating album with funky, experimental, new age music".
Reception
The Hindu praised the cinematography and music of the film along with the acting performances of all actors, particularly Amitabh Bachchan's. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film two out of five stars, praising the visuals and music of the film but criticized the film for being too complicated and slow.
Key details
| Release year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
| Starring | Raveena Tandon, Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Nandita Das |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aks released?
Aks is a Hindi-language film released in 2001, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Who directed Aks?
Aks was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Who stars in Aks?
Aks stars Raveena Tandon, Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Nandita Das.
What is Aks about?
Aks (transl. Reflection) is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language supernatural action thriller film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra in his directorial debut.
Where can I watch Aks?
Aks may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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