Aatish (1994)
DirectorSanjay Gupta
StarringSanjay Dutt, Aditya Pancholi, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon
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Best for: Fans of 1990s Hindi action-crime films and Sanjay Dutt's brotherly roles.
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Aatish story (no spoilers)
Baba and Avinash are brothers living in a shanty house with their widowed mother, who works as a housemaid. When a stalker tries to rape their mother, Baba stabs him to death. The brothers, along with an orphan named Nawab, find shelter with an underworld don called Uncle. Baba wants Avinash to study and build a better life, so he turns to crime to fund his brother's education. Avinash completes his studies and becomes a police officer. On his first assignment, he discovers that Baba and Nawab are on the most wanted criminal list. The film is a 1994 Hindi action-crime drama directed by Sanjay Gupta, starring Sanjay Dutt as Baba and Aditya Pancholi as Nawab.
Should you watch Aatish?
Watch it for
- Sanjay Dutt plays Baba, the elder brother who turns to crime to fund his sibling's education, in a 1994 action-crime setup.
- Aditya Pancholi appears as Nawab, the orphan who joins Baba and Avinash in taking shelter with the underworld don Uncle.
- Director Sanjay Gupta directs this 143-minute Hindi film, released on 17 June 1994.
- The central conflict pits Inspector Avinash, played by Atul Agnihotri, against his own brother Baba when he finds Baba and Nawab on the most wanted criminal list.
Skip it if
- You prefer shorter films; Aatish runs 143 minutes.
- You are not interested in 1990s Hindi action-crime dramas about brothers on opposite sides of the law.
- You want a light family film; the plot involves attempted rape, a killing, and underworld crime.
Aatish cast
Sanjay Duttas Baba
Aditya Pancholias Nawab
Karisma Kapooras Pooja
Raveena Tandonas Nisha
Gulshan Groveras Kaniya
Shakti Kapooras Sunny
Atul Agnihotrias Inspector Avinash "Avi"
Tanuja Samarthas Baba's Mother
Ajit Khanas Uncle (Underworld Don)
Kader Khanas Kadar
Vishwajeet Pradhanas Ghulam
Ram Mohanas Police CommissionerAatish movie details
| Director | Sanjay Gupta |
|---|---|
| Producer | G.P. Sippy |
| Release date | 17 June 1994 |
| Runtime | 2h 23m (143 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
Parental guide: is Aatish family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the action-crime genre and the plot's references to attempted rape and a killing; the film is not family-friendly. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Aatish is a 1994 Hindi action-crime film that leans on the emotional bond between two brothers and the choices that push them apart. Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Pancholi anchor the crime side, while Atul Agnihotri's police officer adds the law-and-order tension. It is a straightforward genre entry for viewers who enjoy 1990s Bollywood dramas about family and crime.
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Where can I watch Aatish online in India?
Aatish is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), and free on Zee5 and JioHotstar. It can also be rented or bought on YouTube in India.
When was Aatish released?
Aatish was released in India on 17 June 1994.
Who is in the cast of Aatish?
The cast includes Sanjay Dutt as Baba, Aditya Pancholi as Nawab, Karisma Kapoor as Pooja, Raveena Tandon as Nisha, Gulshan Grover as Kaniya, Shakti Kapoor as Sunny, Atul Agnihotri as Inspector Avinash "Avi", and Tanuja Samarth as Baba's Mother.
Who directed Aatish?
Aatish was directed by Sanjay Gupta.
How long is Aatish?
Aatish has a runtime of 143 minutes.
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