Aatish: Feel the Fire

Aatish: Feel the Fire is a 1994 Bollywood action-drama film directed by Sanjay Gupta. The movie stars Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Pancholi, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor, Atul Agnihotri, and Shakti Kapoor in pivotal roles.

The movie revolves around two brothers, Baba and Avi, who share a deep bond since childhood. Baba, who is a gangster, always tries to keep Avi away from the underworld and dreams of seeing him as a police officer. However, fate has different plans for them, and Avi becomes a cop who hunts down his own brother in the name of justice.

The movie starts with a young Baba (Sanjay Dutt) going to jail after killing his father's murderer. His mother dies of shock on hearing the news, and Baba's brother, Avi, goes to an orphanage. Baba, who is out of jail after serving his sentence, tries to make a new life for his brother, but Avi (Aditya Pancholi) is already a police officer. Baba is in love with Neha (Karishma Kapoor), who is the sister of his rival, Nawab (Atul Agnihotri). But he is unaware of the fact that Neha is already in love with Avi.

The story takes a turn when Avi gets a tip-off about a drug deal, which turns out to be Baba's plan. Avi arrests his brother, and Baba gets a 10-year jail term. Neha is pregnant with Avi's child, but her brother does not accept the relationship. Neha leaves her home to be with Avi.

Baba comes out of the jail after serving his sentence, and his only agenda is to make a new life with Neha. He decides to quit the underworld but ends up getting dragged into it again. Baba's old adversary, Nawab, is out to take revenge, and he kidnaps Neha. Baba, who is helpless, seeks his brother's help to rescue Neha. The story then unfolds with various twists and turns leading to a dramatic climax.

The film features some excellent performances by the lead actors. Sanjay Dutt, in his typical style, plays the role of a gangster with ease. Aditya Pancholi, who plays the cop, portrays his character's complexities perfectly. Raveena Tandon, who plays the role of a bar dancer, also gives a notable performance. Karishma Kapoor and Atul Agnihotri add glamour to the movie.

The music of the movie was composed by Nadeem-Shravan, and the songs became quite popular at that time. The song "Kaash Tum Mujhse Ek Baar Kaho" sung by Kumar Sanu and Asha Bhosle became an instant hit, and the other songs also did well. The background score by Amar Mohile adds to the movie's overall genre.

The movie's direction and cinematography are impressive, and the various action sequences are well choreographed. The film's editing keeps the audience engaged throughout the movie, and the dialogues are crisp and impactful. The movie was a commercial success and a turning point in Sanjay Gupta's career, establishing him as a successful director.

In conclusion, Aatish: Feel the Fire is a well-crafted action-drama that has all the elements of a Bollywood masala flick. The movie's significant highlight is the chemistry between the lead actors and their performances. The film has aged well, and it remains a favorite of Bollywood fans even today.