Anjaam is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language film starring Hema Malini and Satish Shah in lead roles. The film revolves around the story of a poor man who falls in love with a rich woman, but their love faces several challenges due to their different social backgrounds. The movie starts with Ajay Singh (Satish Shah), a poor man living in a small town, falling in love with wealthy Anita (Hema Malini). Anita is initially uninterested in Ajay, but he persists and eventually woos her. Their love story blossoms, but as they come from different social backgrounds, Anita's father disapproves of their relationship.
Determined to marry Anita, Ajay seeks the help of a wealthy businessman, Prithviraj Kapoor, who agrees to give him the money he needs to start a business on the condition that he marries his daughter, Nisha. Ajay agrees, desperate for the funds, and goes ahead with the marriage, despite still being in love with Anita.
Years pass, and Ajay becomes a successful businessman, but he is still unhappy being married to Nisha. When Anita returns to town and runs into Ajay, the flame of their love reignites. However, their reunion is short-lived, as Nisha discovers their affair and plots to keep Ajay for herself.
What unfolds is a tale of betrayal and revenge, as Nisha resorts to underhanded tactics to keep Ajay under her control. Hema Malini delivers a standout performance as the manipulative Nisha, whose obsession with Ajay leads her down a dark path.
Despite being made in the late 80s, Anjaam's themes of class conflict and the struggle for love remain relevant to this day. The film's music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, also stands the test of time, featuring songs such as "Badi Mushkil Hai Khoya Mera Dil Hai" and "Tujhko Hi Dulhan Banaonga".
Overall, Anjaam is a captivating drama that showcases the best of Indian cinema from the late 80s. With standout performances from its lead actors and memorable music, it's a film that is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.
Anjaam - 1987 is a 1987 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes.
