Anil Kapoor
- 2008
It's family versus money in director Subhash Ghai's colorful musical drama concerning a hard luck singer who strives to become a billionaire in the short span of forty days. After signing an agreement with his girlfriend Anushka (Katrina Kaif)'s father Dr. Banton (Bowman Irani), struggling singer Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan) has just forty days to become wealthy beyond his wildest imagination. But in order for that to happen, Deven will have to take an emotional journey alongside his estranged siblings Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor) and Danny (Zayed Khan). But Devin's brothers are essentially polar opposites, and in order to accomplish his goal he'll have to make the absolute most out of every minute he spends with them. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, (more)
- 2008
- NR
Producer Aditya Chopra teams with writer/director Vijay Krishna Acharya for this bullet-strewn action flick starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, (more)
Accused of cheating and desperate to prove his innocence, an eighteen-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai reflects back on his tumultuous life while competing to win 20 million rupees on India's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Danny Boyle's inspirational drama. Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) may not have a penny to his name, but that could all change in a matter of hours. He's one question away from taking the top prize on India's most popular television game show, but as with everything else in Jamal's life, it isn't going to be easy. Arrested by police under suspicion of cheating, Jamal is interrogated by the authorities. The police simply can't believe that a common "slumdog" could possibly possess the knowledge to get this far in the game, and in order to convince them of how he gained such knowledge, Jamal begins reflecting back on his childhood. As young boys, Jamal and his older brother, Salim, lived in squalor, and lost their mother in a mob attack on Muslims. Subsequently forced to rely on their own wits to survive, the desperate siblings fell back on petty crime, eventually befriending adorable yet feisty young Latika as they sought out food and shelter on the unforgiving streets of Mumbai. Though life on the streets was never easy, Jamal's experiences ultimately instilled in him the knowledge he needed to answer the tough questions posed to him on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. And though Jamal makes a convincing case for himself, one question still remains: why would a young man with no apparent desire for wealth or fame be so determined to win big on a national game show? Of course, it won't be long until everyone finds out the answer to this burning question, because as Jamal sits down to find out whether he will be rich beyond his wildest dreams, 60 million viewers remain transfixed to their televisions eager to see if he'll correctly answer the final question. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, (more)
Six couples, all from different parts of the world and different walks of life, are all brought together by destiny, fate, and the power of love in director Nikhil Advani's heartfelt tale of romance. Tehzeeb (Vidya Balan) and Ashutosh (John Abraham) have been married for two years and are still deeply in love. When Tehzeeb is involved in a tragic accident, Ashu finds her devotion to her husband put to the ultimate test. Raju (Govinda) is a New Delhi taxi driver who has picked up passengers from the international airport for 15 years, all the while waiting for the appearance of his blonde-haired dream girl. When the woman finally does emerge from the bustling airport one day, Raju finds just how different fantasy and reality can truly be. Every day is the same for London-based PR worker Vinay Malhotra (Anil Kapoor). Awakening sunrise after sunrise in a picture-perfect suburban home, and always returning to a family that is happy to see him at the end of the day, Vinay discovers just how unpredictable the world can be when the beautiful and capricious Anjali (Anjana) determines to seduce the devoted family man and teach him the true definition of passion. Kkamini (Priyanka Chopra) is the bad girl of Bollywood cinema. Upon deciding to change her image for the better, this beautiful young actress finds her plans suddenly thwarted by the mysterious Rahul (Salman Khan). When consummate New Delhi bachelor Shiven (Akshaye Khanna) realizes that he is about to make the ultimate commitment in just ten days, the panic that follows finds him weighing the coming commitment against his much-valued freedom. Finally, newlyweds Ramdayal (Sohail Khan) and Phoolwati (Isha Koppikar) are eager to fulfill the lust that has been gradually building in each of them for years, yet their quest to satiate their driving desire is steadily thwarted by a series of tragicomic events. Eventually, each couple will come together to discover just how the purity of love can make even the most mundane of events both magical and ethereal. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vidya Balan, John Abraham, (more)
- 2007
Filmmaker Feroz Khan explores the tragedy of a man who transformed the soul of a nation, but could not provide salvation for his own flesh and blood. Mahatma Gandhi was known in life as "The Great Soul" -- the "Father of a Nation." But while Gandhi's peaceful form of civil disobedience led India to independence and inspired civil rights movements across the globe, his eldest son, Harilal, was wandering the streets of India destitute and conflicted. His father's identity the bane of his existence, Harilal converted to Islam as an act of rebellion, reconverted back to Hinduism as an act of penance, and eventually succumbed to the devastating effects of alcoholism. As racial hatred raged in South Africa and colonial humiliation ran rampant in India, a personal tragedy that few but Mahatma Gandhi's closest companions knew about was consuming both father and son from the inside out. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Darshan Jariwala, Akshaye Khanna, (more)
- 2003
Directed by Honey Irani, Armaan centers around Dr. Siddharth Sinha's (Amitabh Bachchan) effort to build a state-of-the-art hospital that would provide treatment to any patient, regardless of race, caste, or financial status. His son, Dr. Akash Sinha (Anil Kapoor), is initially determined to help his father reach his goal, but his priorities change after finding himself caught in a complicated love triangle. Eventually, Dr. Akash must choose between the woman that he loves and his father's dream. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, (more)
Director Raj Kumar Santoshi explores cultural misogyny with a quartet of compelling tales in this intense and personal drama. Pregnant and locked in a loveless marriage with her uncaring husband, Raghu (Jackie Shroff), Manisha abandons him to embark on a soul-searching and sometimes disturbing journey. The four Sitas she meets on her long journey each weave a telling tale concerning their integral roles in their respective communities and the hardships they've faced in trying times. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
A man tries to bring a modern view of marriage to old India in this musical romance. Vijay (Anil Kapoor) is a successful businessman who, after a long stay in the United States, comes home to India to oversee his family's business affairs. His father Vishwanath (Anupam Kher) thinks it's time Vijay settled down, and attempts to arrange a marriage between his son and Megha (Kajol), the pretty daughter of a middle-class family. Vijay objects to the notion of arranged marriages, and agrees only under one condition -- that if he is not happy with Magha after one year, he is free to walk away. Megha grudgingly agrees to the arrangement, and soon comes to enjoy marriage with Vijay, especially since he accords her a degree of independence more common in the west than in India. However, after twelve months, Megha thinks all is going well, and hopes to start a family with her husband when Vijay announces he intends to leave her under the terms of their agreement. Angry, Megha leaves Vijay, and he soon finds he deeply regrets turning away his bride. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, (more)
- 1996
Young slacker Ravi (Anil Kapoor) finds it difficult to stay out of trouble. Furthermore, it seems he brings bad luck to the rest of his family when his father (Kulbhushan Kharbandra) is punished for revealing one of his pupils -- who happens to be the son of a powerful politician -- to be a cheat. In an attempt to start anew, Ravi and his family relocate, only to find that their new home is just as rife with corruption and hardship. To add further insult to injury, Ravi is incarcerated when he attempts to rid his new town of corrupt officials. In an attempt to free Ravi, his friends, family, and new girlfriend, Kiran (Juhi Chawla), begin a political campaign to elect Ravi and remove the current town leaders from power. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1996
This Hindi film is an elaborate fantasy, with detailed sets and musical numbers. Anil Kapoor plays a prince whose kingdom is destroyed by the father of Princess Vishakha (Madhuri Dixit). The prince's own father is framed for the murder of Vishakha's father by Mantri (Nasseeruddin Shah). While hunting down Mantri to seek revenge, the prince meets and falls in love with Vishakha. The score is provided by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a prolific composer of Indian film music. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, All Movie Guide
This Hindi melodrama is set during India's fight for independence from the British. Although lavish song and dance numbers are unexpectedly common in Indian cinema, the soundtrack, prepared by prolific film composer Rahul Dev Burman remains a favorite among Indian fans. This musical tells the story of two lovers during this politically turbulent period. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, All Movie Guide
