 Director Prakash JhaProducer Prakash JhaMusic Aadesh ShrivastavaCinematography K ArvindEditing Santosh MandalStory Prakash JhaScreenplay Prakash JhaManoj Tyagi Shridhar Raghavan Action Jai SinghArt Director Smita SalimPresented By Manmohan ShettyBanner Entertainment OneHoli Cow Pictures Release Date Dec 2, 2005Run Time 173 MinLanguage Hindi | STAR CASTAjay Devgan, Bipasha Basu, Mohan Agashe, Cleo Issacs, Nana Patekar, Yashpal Sharma, Ayub Khan, Anoop Soni, Mukesh Tiwari, Daya Shanker Pandey, Ehsaan Khan, Murli Sharma, Brij Gopal, Akhilendra Mishra, Radhakrishna Datta, Mukul Nag, Chetan Pandit, Padam Singh, Prithvi Zutshi, Khalid, Mrinalini Sharma, Raj KhanAPAHARAN MOVIE REVIEWSBollywoodHungama 1.5/5 On the whole, APAHARAN is an honest attempt that looks at the spate of kidnappings in Bihar, but the dry, grim and dark subject would appeal to a tiny segment of viewers. At box office, it has some scope in U.P. and Bihar, but will otherwise face rough weather. Read More Rediff.com Apaharan: A flawed good film While the first half while see theatres whistling and hooting, the second half might just see many of them leaving before his film climaxes. Read More BBC.co.uk 3/5 Celebrated Indian director Prakash Jha makes a welcome return with Apaharan, a hard hitting tale set against the backdrop of India's notorious Hindi heartland, Bihar, where kidnapping has become a booming industry for law breakers and makers alike. Read More ApunKaChoice.com 'Apaharan' Grim As for the movie's subject, Jha succeeds in making an impact in a viewer's mind. But the feeling of this impact is so grim and dark that you wouldn't wish to watch this movie again. Read More NowRunning.com 3/5 Yes, this time Jha is as interested in the politics of the country as the politics of commercial cinema. He blends both in a compelling mix of thrills and politics. Read More |
