Aankhen (2002)
DirectorVipul Amrutlal Shah
StarringAmitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal
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Best for: Fans of Hindi crime thrillers and ensemble casts led by Amitabh Bachchan.
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Aankhen story (no spoilers)
Vijay Singh Rajput loses his job because of his hatred of dishonesty, and he turns bitter. He goes over to the dark side and plots to rob the bank he once managed. The film is a crime thriller about a dangerous game that is about to begin, with the tagline promising exactly that. The tone is tense and morally complex, centered on a man whose principles cost him everything and push him toward revenge.
Should you watch Aankhen?
Watch it for
- Amitabh Bachchan plays Vijay Singh Rajput, the embittered former bank manager at the center of the heist plot.
- The cast includes Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Sen, Bipasha Basu and Aditya Pancholi alongside Bachchan.
- Director Vipul Amrutlal Shah directs this 2002 Hindi crime thriller with a 165-minute runtime.
- The tagline 'A dangerous game is about to begin' sets up a tense, plot-driven heist story.
Skip it if
- You are not a fan of crime thrillers that focus on a protagonist turning to crime.
- You prefer shorter films; Aankhen runs 165 minutes.
- You want a light-hearted watch; this is a crime thriller with a bitter, revenge-driven premise.
Aankhen cast
Amitabh Bachchanas Vijay Singh Rajput
Akshay Kumaras Vishwas Prajapati
Arjun Rampalas Arjun Verma
Paresh Rawalas Ilias
Sushmita Senas Neha Srivastav
Bipasha Basuas Naina
Aditya Pancholias ACP Thakur
Kashmera Shah
Ajit Vachanias Mr. Bhandari
Arun Balias Mr. Goenka
Daya Shankar Pandey
Paresh GanatraAankhen movie details
| Director | Vipul Amrutlal Shah |
|---|---|
| Writer | Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Aatish Kapadia |
| Cinematography | Ashok Mehta |
| Producer | Gaurang Doshi |
| Release date | 27 March 2002 |
| Runtime | 2h 45m (165 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | आँखें |
Parental guide: is Aankhen family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the crime thriller genre; the film is not intended for young children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Aankhen official trailer
Our verdict
Aankhen is a 2002 Hindi crime thriller with a strong cast led by Amitabh Bachchan as a man whose hatred of dishonesty leads him to plot a bank robbery. At 165 minutes, it takes its time with the heist setup, and the tagline promises a dangerous game. It is a solid pick for genre fans who enjoy morally complex crime stories.
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Where can I watch Aankhen online in India?
Aankhen is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads with a subscription. It is also free to watch on ShemarooMe, MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player and JioHotstar.
When was Aankhen released?
Aankhen was released on 27 March 2002.
Who is in the cast of Aankhen?
The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay Singh Rajput, Akshay Kumar as Vishwas Prajapati, Arjun Rampal as Arjun Verma, Paresh Rawal as Ilias, Sushmita Sen as Neha Srivastav, Bipasha Basu as Naina, Aditya Pancholi as ACP Thakur, and Kashmera Shah.
Who directed Aankhen?
Aankhen was directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
What is the runtime of Aankhen?
Aankhen runs for 165 minutes.
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