Ardh Satya (1983)

Forced into the tumultuous world of law enforcement by his abusive cop father, Anant Velankar turns his back on his MBA dreams and relocates to the bustling city of Bombay. It's here he encounters Jyotsna Gokhale, a charismatic lecturer, and love soon blossoms amidst the city's chaos. Anant, initially proud of his badge and eager to make a difference, faces a stark reality as he finds himself a pawn in a political chess game, controlled by the iron fist of Rama Shetty. Anant's frustration mounts as he is overlooked for a medal after capturing a notorious dacoit, a hurt deepened by Jyotsna's counsel to abandon his volatile career. As his world darkens, Anant turns his pent-up anger on helpless suspects, his fury unleashed in brutal beatings within the cold confines of the police cells. His already strained life spirals further out of control after a humiliating encounter with the increasingly powerful Rama Shetty, and an ensuing clash with his superior, Inspector Patil. In a desperate bid to numb his pain, Anant seeks solace in the bottle, resulting in a suspension that only fuels his inner turmoil. With a newfound ruthlessness, Anant returns to the force, only for his anger to escalate, culminating in the fatal assault of a suspect. This horrific act sets him on a collision course with his loved ones, pushing Jyotsna and his family away, and driving him into the dangerous embrace of Rama Shetty. As Anant's life unravels, he teeters on the precipice of an abyss, his 'Ardh Satya' or 'Half Truth' becoming a haunting echo of a life that could have been.

Ardh Satya is a crime movie featuring Amrish Puri and directed by Govind Nihalani.

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