The Players:
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Sen, Bipasha Basu and Aditya Panscholi
Producer: Gaurang Doshi
Director: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Writer: Aatish Kapadia
Music: Aadesh Shrivastava and Jatin-Lalit


The Game:

'A dangerous game is about to begin,' goes the tagline of Aankhen. There are no rules here, but not everyone can play this game. Only one man knows how to play it.

A sincere, hard-working bank manager Vijay Singh Rajput (Amitabh Bachchan) is fired from his job when his anger gets the better of him.

To wreak revenge, he masterminds a gameplan to rob the same bank, with three blind men: Vishwas, Arjun and Ilias (Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal and Paresh Rawal). He employs the services of skillful teacher Neha (Sushmita Sen) to train them.

Does Vijay Singh and his team succeed in looting the bank?

As an actor, there are two sides to Amitabh Bachchan: one that treads the tried and tested path -- the egotistical father of Mohabbatein, Ek Rishtaa -- The Bond of Love and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

The other explores and experiments: Aks and now, Aankhen. Like Aks, Big B’s role in Aankhen has shades of grey.

AB's role in Aankhen is reportedly similar to his character in Sanjay Gupta's forthcoming Kaante, also about a heist.


Akshay Kumar has been known for his daredevil stunts throughout his career. Apparently, while shooting for this film in Cape Town, South Africa, Akshay had a near fatal accident.

Playing a sporty and adventurous guy in Aankhen, a scene required him to swim alongside a shark. Unfortunately, the shark turned a bit aggressive and Akki was rescued in the nick of time.


He might have a hat-trick of flops (Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat, Deewanaapan and Moksha), behind him, but Arjun Rampal might just be on a good wicket with Aankhen.

Like most newcomers, Arjun, too, was in awe of Amitabh Bachchan, describing him as an 'institution' and working with him was, for him, a 'great learning experience'.



The versatile Paresh Rawal aims to hit the bull's eye as the comic relief in Aankhen. He is a street-smart beggar who wants to get rich quick.

For authenticity, director Vipul Shah shot one of the sequences on a local train at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi station. Rawal and costar Amitabh Bachchan, on whom the scene was picturised, were impervious to all the excitement their presence created at the bustling station.



Sushmita Sen has always played a strong, independent woman. In Aankhen, she reportedly kicks butt. The actress, who recently received critical acclaim for her fine performance in Filhaal, was not the first choice for the film.

Raveena Tandon was initially roped in for the role. But Sushmita stepped in when Raveena opted out.



The Ajnabee pair of Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu sizzled on screen with the foot-tapping Mehbooba (Ajnabee), the duo is expected to create magic as they skate on ice to the beat of the chart-busting Gustakhiyaan.

High on the success of the spooky thriller Raaz (directed by Vikram Bhatt), Bipasha has a special appearance in Aankhen.



Aankhen teams model-turned-actors Sushmita Sen and Arjun Rampal for the first time. Arjun and Sushmita Sen form the only love angle in the film.

The other couple, Akshay Kumar and Bipasha Basu appear together only in a song sequence.



The storyline of Aankhen has been adapted from a Gujarati play named Andhalo Pato (Blindman's bluff) by Aatish Kapadia. He has now developed the play into a full-length motion film.

The film was was earlier called All The Best. However, the producer Gaurang Doshi later decided to change it to Aankhen.



Aankhen marks the debut of director Vipul Amrutlal Shah on the big screen. A known name in the Gujarati theatre circles, Shah also has the popular TV serial Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (Sony Television) to his credit.

With an above average ensemble cast, catchy music and unusual plot, Aankhen has a promising buzz.

The film hits the marquee with an exclusive premiere in Malaysia on April 5.

What is the point of copying an ENTIRE article from another site? Why not put a link if its so long!? Arent there laws against that kinda garbage..... :music:

The film looks good, lets hope its not a let down when its on DVD.

I would second that. Its just stupid to copy the whole article with pictures. Someone has a lot of free time. Dont do it again buddy :0

I appreciate Raj’s effort here for Aankhen and in “100 greatest movies” write-up. It is Raj who is at risk if he is breaking any copyright laws, if any or if applicable.
How do we know this is copied from somewhere? May be it is a multi-release info. May be Raj is the original author or is allowed to distribute this write-up.

Whatever, this info about a much-awaited movie is great.

Looks like a great movie, worth watching in a “Big Screen Big Sound” Theatre. It will be even better if they release a 70mm print for I-max screens (35mm print on I-max screen is too grainy).

Rana

Make lousy DVD; I don’t care. I would like a High Def D-VHS release instead.

How do we know? That is a good question, obviously you dont visit too many Indian Movie sites, so let me fill you in on a popular one, its called Rediff.com where you will find the previously copied summary and other lengthy summarys and pictures from the hard working people there. At least Raj could of given credit to them, rather than making it look like he actually worked on it....he no better than a DVD pirate.... :doze:

Yes I do have quite alot of free time on hand at the moment
& you have a problem with that..... Sunish?

If I spend 5 mins posting an article for the pleasure and update of this forum, a forum which I had come attached to and If any laws were broken thats my lookout......

- I don't think its the first time and it won't be the last that an article has been used (shared) without leaving the source from where it came.....(Obviously this ones from Rediff as you'll know if you click on the pics) Just because some pics have been added it becomes a piracy issue...

Just because I missed out the source of this write - up.......

And whats your problem HrithikRoshan626,

---------quote 'he no better than a DVD pirate'--------------

You compare me to a dvd pirate.....

Let me ask you this, Why are you hiding behind a name which

is not your own, did you get permission to use that name from the original soarce or are you to be compared to a dvd pirate also.......(or is it really your real name - then you may forgive me) ------ Talk about double standards......

Is this up for pre-order anywhere yet?

Whats my problem? Because people dont like what your doing, or how your doing it, they have a problem? Ok thats fine, then I will tell you what my problem is....

I cant even believe this, you are actually defending yourself.....you blantantly copied an article, including the pictures, and we both agree you have alot of time on your hands, and tried to pass it off as your work, I say try because, maybe you didnt have the intent, but people actually believed it was your work as stated:


You dont seem too considered about laws and what not, neither do I considering this manner, fine you copied it, will they catch you? No, but how about the fact that its someone else's work? Someone else spent quite a bit of time doing that, and I dont think they were doing it mind so that "Raj" can get credit after he has copied the article (Including Pictures) and post it at a forum. I also read your 100 Greatest Movies write-up, and a question, did you state all the sources you got those summaries from? Maybe you did but I seemed to miss it, and i also remember someone asking you about it and you just responded by saying "a whole bunch of places around the internet, including my own comments"...whole bunch of places??? How about giving credit where credit is due???




First of all, I am not hiding...not going to even comment on that. Did I get permission? Excuse Me but i am not going around claiming I am Hrithik, now am I? If that was the case then that would be a problem.....and most of all I am not taking credit for his name, can you say the same?

I don't think Raj or any body else on this forum is after any fame. Most of us are using fake names. No point in arguing, if we fight under one name, may become buddy buddy with changed names. So, take it easy.

Whether original or second hand, I liked Aankhen info here.

Rana

Okay HrithikRoshan626, I would like to add a few comments here, and you must read them objectively.
There is a term in the english vocabulary called a Hyperbole. I can understand what you are trying to comment upon; that raj_d may land up in some problems as he has copied that article from another site.
I concur with that, but I also take exception to the way in which you go about browbeating others. Maybe if you had toned down your statements, it would have been better appreciated.
The usual norm for such posts should be a simple link with an original line or phrase which can reflect what you are trying to post !
And buddy this is a place to make friends if you choose to and enemies if you again wish to.
How abt that ?

raj_d just a friendly reminder, In future please post the links to the site which you want us , surfers, to browse. It will help us a lot!

Friendly or not, take it for what it is, I had an opinion and I expressed it.....dont think I am wrong for that, am I? Especially since everything I said was correct......I think more people should be a little more responsible when posting ENTIRE articles....... :tounge:

HR 626 well so be it, you can never say that I didnt tell ya otherwise... Just watch you post from now on... There are many folks who are waiting for a chance to snap back at ya (me included) but I will spare that for now..and wait for your next "provocative" post..but till then you are on my ignore list .. So enjoy what you post !

LOL, honestly, do you think it really matters, I am not here to impress anyone, snap back for all I care, its better than the ususal "I hate Indian DVDs cause I can make a better DVD even though I have no idea how..." posts that people post here......spare me? Say what you gotta say, and I hope your not trying to act like some big shot that is doing me some honor.....I say whats on my mind, which happens to be correct, and you and others dont like it, you know where to go..... :doze: