अग्नि साक्षी

This was indeed the remake of Julia Robert's starrer Sleeping with the Enemy but then also it's really well made movie.

The story is plain and simple. A woman Madhu(Manisha Koirala) is married to Vishwanath (Nana Patekar). Vishwanath is highly obsessive and controlling husband, a bit of a psycho. Madhu fakes her own death and finds Suraj and marries him(Jackie Shroff). Vishwanath finds Madhu and then the drama starts.

Nana Patekar is absolutely amazing in the role of Vishwanath. Basically its like tailor made role for him and he finds himself comfortable in such role. Manisha Koirala is extemely convincing as Madhu and Shivangi and is able to bring out different shades. Jackie shroff is superb in his role.

The movie is actually Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala's show all the way and there is hardly any other thing to notice. Yes, there is Jackie Shroff and he does really well.

Director Partho Ghosh has handled the story well and the narrative is fluent. There is hardly a dull moment in the movie and the drama is treated like a well made thriller.

Music of this movie is simply brilliant.

So, yet another film about a wife on the run from her abusive husband. Back in the day it took Hindi filmmakers a few years to grasp there was an American film the story of which could not have been more suited to the Indian screen. And each time it was a really poor Hollywood film that inspired them - this time, Sleeping with the Enemy, an inconsequential but watchable film inspired Daraar, Yaarana, and this film. Now with all fairness, other than the main concept of battered wives fleeing their abusive husbands (or boyfriends whatever), there isn't much more in common. Now to the film under review, Agni Sakshi is watchable, very watchable and worthy of a one-time watch though not more than that.

The film really rests on the presence of its leads, particularly Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala. Amusingly, that same year saw the release of Khamoshi: The Musical, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's wonderful directorial début where Patekar and Koirala played a father and daughter in two phenomenal performances. Not quite on that level here, they still do a very good job as an abusive husband and his runaway wife. Patekar seems to have found a niche in playing creepy, subdued sort of villains, as previously evidenced in Parinda and Angaar, and he does an excellent job here. Koirala, who was at the top of her dramatic power around that time with performances in Bombay and Khamoshi, is credibly intense.

There is a third edge in this triangle and that's Jackie Shroff, who started being relagated to supporting roles with films like Rangeela. While he is apparently the lead here as the kind, rescuing romantic hero, he is actually a supporting actor against the meatier parts of his coactors even despite his top-billing. Interestingly it appears that all three of them did what they did best at that time in this regard, but that Shroff is an excellent actor only helps both the film and his part. Partho Ghosh, an interesting director in commercial cinema at the time, does a good job even though the film is not of the best cinematic quality. It has flaws, quite a lot of them actually, but it's fairly gripping and enjoyable, so it's a nice watch overall.

It's basically the story of a woman who tries to start a new life when the past comes to her in person and haunts her till she has to fake her own death. It sheds light on women trapped in relationships that they cannot escape from, especially in the Indian society. If you are into bollywood movies, this movie is a must see. The songs are decent but can be skipped. In today's world where the name "Bollywood" reminds us of half-clad helpless actresses whose only purpose in the movie is to yell for help while the macho actor comes from nowhere and rescues her, this movie gives Bollywood viewers yet another reason to be patient and wait for movies such as these. Even though there are moments in this movie where the main actor rescues the actress from her "past", there is definitely a plot! Manisha Koirala and Nana Patekar especially give us a stunning performance and the rest of the cast do a decent job too.

It is the best one of the movie I have seen. The acting of nana patekar is best of the best.the story is very good.the display of emotions are remarkable.can not think who is right or who is wrong. The portrayal of feeling are unforgettable.one man who want her love back again at any cost but at last the end turn unexpectable.songs are mind blowing remain in mind give you peace and make you passionate the dialogue delivery is perfect it show the love beyond the level can be painful the story is starts,create suspense and slowly slowly open the circumstances.story depict the difference of love .it is really a great show mile stone in a cinema.

'Agni Sakshi' is the second clone of the Hollywood hit 'Sleeping with the Enemy' after 'Yaraana' and surprisingly this one is far better than the previous clone.

The plot is just the same as the original but honestly, the plot is nowhere near the original. 'Agni Sakshi' is packed with lots of twists and turns which would surely engross the audience.

Coming back to the plot, it tells the story of a woman called Shivangi who tries to forget her past and start her life anew by marrying a kind and rich guy named Suraj. But Shivangi's past comes to haunt her back as her abusive husband (whom she marries before marrying Suraj) comes back from nowhere to claim his possession. Will he succeed in taking her back or will she fight back? As for the production department, this movie is absolutely well-handled with a nice screenplay and brilliant direction. Partho Ghosh should be applauded for his attempt in remaking a Hollywood thriller without ripping it off scene-by-scene and dialogue-to-dialogue.

Acting is awesome of almost all the actors. But amongst them, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala steal the show with their natural acting talent. Nana is absolutely convincing as the violently possessive husband. Manisha plays her part with diligence. Jackie Shroff is good. Ravi Behl and Divya Dutta have nothing to do.

Music is brilliant. 'O Yaara Dil Lagana' is my favorite song in the movie. Editing is up to the mark. Cinematography is excellent and standard. But the choreography and costume designing department in the movie were a letdown.

Despite a few drawbacks, this movie is a must watch. It's a good time-pass flick that could be enjoyed with family.