Apaharan (2005)

In the heart of Bihar's thriving kidnapping industry, a complex tale unravels. Apaharan chronicles the tumultuous journey of Ajay, a principled young man living under the stern, Gandhian ideals of his widowed father, Prof. Raghuvansh Shastri. Struggling as a salesman and repeatedly rejected from the police force despite his merits, Ajay's desperation leads him into the murky world of corruption and crime. Fuelled by necessity rather than choice, Ajay borrows a hefty sum to bribe his way into the police force. However, a bitter feud between Home Minister Dinkar Pandey and his father results in his name being dropped from the shortlist. With threatening debt collectors at his doorstep, Ajay is cornered into the lucrative business of kidnapping. His first abduction, a government official, spirals into chaos when he crosses paths with the notorious underworld Don, Gaya Singh, who conducts his operations from behind bars. Ajay's life takes a darker turn when he is arrested, beaten, and humiliated by Gaya. His release from custody only fuels his rage and resentment, pushing him further into the world of crime. Ajay's life treads on thin ice as he kidnaps another official, this time from under the nose of the corrupt MLA, Tabrez Alam. A deadly power struggle ensues, resulting in Gaya's death and Ajay's rise in the criminal world. He is begrudgingly accepted by Tabrez and his gang, but little does he know about Tabrez's ruthlessness, who would not hesitate to eliminate threats, even if it means murdering his nephew. As Ajay's infamy grows, he is invited by Minister Dinkar to join forces. Misconstrued by Tabrez, Ajay finds himself isolated and targeted. His father disowns him, the woman he loves, Megha, turns her back on him, and the police want him dead or alive. Ajay must navigate this dangerous world of deceit and betrayal, where allies become enemies and the line between right and wrong blurs. Will he survive or succumb to the very forces that pushed him into this world of crime? Apaharan is a gripping exploration of this life-altering question.

Apaharan is an action movie featuring Ajay Devgn and directed by Prakash Jha.

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