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| story = Manoj Tyagi
| story = Manoj Tyagi
| screenplay = [[Manoj Tyagi]]<br />[[Apoorva Lakhia]]
| screenplay = [[Manoj Tyagi]]<br />[[Apoorva Lakhia]]
| based_on = {{based on|[[Man on Fire (Quinnell novel)|Man on Fire]]|Philip Nicholson}}
| based_on = {{based on|[[Man on Fire (Quinnell novel)|Man on Fire]]|[[A. J. Quinnell]]}}
| starring = [[Amitabh Bachchan]]<br />[[Arjun Rampal]]<br />[[Perizaad Zorabian]]<br />[[Kelly Dorji]]
| starring = [[Amitabh Bachchan]]<br />[[Arjun Rampal]]<br />[[Perizaad Zorabian]]<br />[[Kelly Dorji]]
| music = [[Vishal–Shekhar]]<br />[[Amar Mohile]]
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==Plot==
==Plot==
Colonel Suryaveer "Surya" Singh is a bitter man and ex-Army officer, hired by his friend and former comrade Captain Shekhar Verma to protect a little girl, Anamika R. Rathore (Rucha Vaidya), who resides in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] with her [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|Non-resident Indian]] (NRI) family. He drinks alcohol frequently, and is not interested in befriending the girl. Eventually, she wins his heart, and he helps her to prepare for a swim meet. One day Anamika gets kidnapped, and Surya receives serious injuries in his attempt to prevent the kidnapping. Her father is not able to pay the sum to release his daughter. So Suryaveer uses all his skills to save the life of the child, only to find out about the conspiracy that is behind the little girl's kidnapping. Surya learns that Chang, Shekhar's lawyer, is behind some of this. The real mastermind behind this is Chang's brother. Surya holds Chang hostage, while Chang's brother holds Anamika hostage. When they come to exchange the people, Chang's brother reveals a great secret to Surya. Surya learns that Shekhar was all behind this. Surya kills Chang's brother's men. A great fight between Shekhar and Surya starts. Shekhar is killed, and Surya spends the rest of his life with Anamika and her mother. In the end, Anamika gets a new bodyguard, and the film shows her during her swimming practice, with Surya and her new bodyguard 15 years later.
[[Colonel (India)|Colonel]] Suryaveer "Surya" Singh is a bitter man and ex-Army officer, hired by his friend and former comrade [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] Shekhar Verma to protect a little girl, Anamika R. Rathore (Rucha Vaidya), who resides in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] with her [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|Non-resident Indian]] (NRI) family. He drinks alcohol frequently, and is not interested in befriending the girl. Eventually, she wins his heart, and he helps her to prepare for a swim meet.


One day Anamika gets kidnapped, and Surya receives serious injuries in his attempt to prevent the kidnapping. Her father is not able to pay the sum to release his daughter. So Suryaveer uses all his skills to save the life of the child, only to find out about the conspiracy that is behind the little girl's kidnapping. Surya learns that Chang, Shekhar's lawyer, is behind some of this. The real mastermind behind this is Chang's brother. Surya holds Chang hostage, while Chang's brother holds Anamika hostage. When they come to exchange the people, Chang's brother reveals a great secret to Surya. Surya learns that Shekhar was all behind this. Surya kills Chang's brother's men. A great fight between Shekhar and Surya starts. Shekhar is killed, and Surya spends the rest of his life with Anamika and her mother. In the end, Anamika gets a new bodyguard, and the film shows her during her swimming practice, with Surya and her new bodyguard 15 years later.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Col. Suryaveer "Surya" Singh
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as [[Colonel (India)|Col.]] Suryaveer "Surya" Singh
* [[Arjun Rampal]] as Captain Shekhar Verma
* [[Arjun Rampal]] as [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] Shekhar Verma
* Baby Rucha Vaidya as Anamika R. Rathore
* Baby Rucha Vaidya as Anamika R. Rathore
* [[Perizaad Zorabian]] as Nikasha R. Rathore
* [[Perizaad Zorabian]] as Nikasha R. Rathore
* [[Vikram Chatwal]] as Ravi Rathore
* [[Vikram Chatwal]] as Ravi Rathore
* [[Daya Shankar Pandey]] as Kripa "Krispi" Shankar
* [[Daya Shankar Pandey]] as Kripa "Krispi" Shankar
* [[Akhilendra Mishra]] as ACP Harvinder "Harry" Singh
* [[Akhilendra Mishra]] as [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Harvinder "Harry" Singh
* [[Aditya Lakhia]] as Sammy
* [[Aditya Lakhia]] as Sammy
* [[Denzil Smith]] as Lee Kap
* [[Denzil Smith]] as Lee Kap
* [[Raj Zutshi|Rajendranath "Raj" Zutshi]] as Wong
* [[Raj Zutshi|Rajendranath "Raj" Zutshi]] as Wong
* [[Kelly Dorjee]] as Bangkok Police Officer Inspector Kelly
* [[Kelly Dorjee]] as [[Bangkok]] Police Officer Inspector Kelly


Also appearing in the film in Special apperances are [[Abhishek Bachchan]] as a Bodyguard, and [[Lara Dutta]] as Adult Anamika.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/abhishek-lara-in-ek-ajnabee-its-official/|title=Abhishek, Lara in Ek Ajnabee: Its official : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|date=7 September 2005|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=13 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213021034/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1191292/Abhishek-Lara-in-Ek-Ajnabee-Its-official|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sanjay Dutt]] makes a special apperance as Hip-Hop MC in the song "They Dont Know." Czech dancer, Hanah appeares in the song "Ek Ajnabi (Mama Told Me)."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20051219-czech-dancer-hanah-gets-groovy-with-arjun-rampal-in-ek-ajnabee-786341-2005-12-18|title=Czech dancer Hanah gets groovy with Arjun Rampal in Apoorva Lakhia's Ek Ajnabee|website=India Today|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=30 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130200518/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20051219-czech-dancer-hanah-gets-groovy-with-arjun-rampal-in-ek-ajnabee-786341-2005-12-18|url-status=live}}</ref>
Also appearing in the film in Special appearances are [[Abhishek Bachchan]] as a Bodyguard, and [[Lara Dutta]] as Adult Anamika.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/abhishek-lara-in-ek-ajnabee-its-official/|title=Abhishek, Lara in Ek Ajnabee: Its official : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|date=7 September 2005|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=13 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213021034/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1191292/Abhishek-Lara-in-Ek-Ajnabee-Its-official|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sanjay Dutt]] makes a special appearance as Hip-Hop MC in the song "They Dont Know." Czech dancer, Hanah appeares in the song "Ek Ajnabi (Mama Told Me)."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20051219-czech-dancer-hanah-gets-groovy-with-arjun-rampal-in-ek-ajnabee-786341-2005-12-18|title=Czech dancer Hanah gets groovy with Arjun Rampal in Apoorva Lakhia's Ek Ajnabee|website=India Today|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=30 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130200518/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20051219-czech-dancer-hanah-gets-groovy-with-arjun-rampal-in-ek-ajnabee-786341-2005-12-18|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
[[Apoorva Lakhia]] said that the script was written with the lead actor, [[Amitabh Bachchan]], in mind.<ref name="Chhabra">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/11ek.htm|title=Amitabh Bachchan: Man On Fire|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=14 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114030342/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/11ek.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>." Lakhia explained that "''[[Man on Fire (Quinnell novel)|Man on Fire]]'' has been made into four films in five different languages.{{sic}}<!--This is the quote, even though we know of only three films, including this one, the 1987 French-Italian production, and the 2004 American film--> So this is the Indian version. It has all the necessarily ingredients required for a movie to come out of India."<ref name="Chhabra"/> [[Vikram Chatwal]], who plays Ravi Rathore in the film, said, "People talk a lot about cross cultural films. These films don't necessarily have to be like ''[[Monsoon Wedding]]'' or ''[[Bend It Like Beckham]]''. This is not another [[Hindi film]]. This is not a remake of ''[[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man on Fire]]''. If you see the way it is shot, edited and directed, it is setting new standards. Mr Bachchan is reinventing himself. So please don't turn this film into another Bollywood film."<ref name="Chhabra"/>
[[Apoorva Lakhia]] said that the script was written with the lead actor, [[Amitabh Bachchan]], in mind.<ref name="Chhabra">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/11ek.htm|title=Amitabh Bachchan: Man On Fire|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=3 April 2024|archive-date=14 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114030342/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/11ek.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>" Lakhia explained that "''[[Man on Fire (Quinnell novel)|Man on Fire]]'' has been made into four films in five different languages.{{sic}}<!--This is the quote, even though we know of only three films, including this one, the 1987 French-Italian production, and the 2004 American film--> So this is the Indian version. It has all the necessary ingredients required for a movie to come out of India."<ref name="Chhabra"/> [[Vikram Chatwal]], who plays Ravi Rathore in the film, said, "People talk a lot about cross cultural films. These films don't necessarily have to be like ''[[Monsoon Wedding]]'' or ''[[Bend It Like Beckham]]''. This is not another [[Hindi film]]. This is not a remake of ''[[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man on Fire]]''. If you see the way it is shot, edited and directed, it is setting new standards. Mr Bachchan is reinventing himself. So please don't turn this film into another Bollywood film."<ref name="Chhabra"/>


The film was shot on location in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]], for 35 days. Lakhia said that he and Bunty Walia, a producer, chose Bangkok because "we wanted our characters to stand out. When they are walking on the street, they will look different. Both my heroes are over six feet, and Thai men are not as tall. So it was really important to be in a place where they could stand out."<ref name="Chhabra"/>
The film was shot on location in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]], for 35 days. Lakhia said that he and Bunty Walia, a producer, chose Bangkok because "we wanted our characters to stand out. When they are walking on the street, they will look different. Both my heroes are over six feet, and Thai men are not as tall. So it was really important to be in a place where they could stand out."<ref name="Chhabra"/>
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The music has been composed by [[Vishal–Shekhar]] and Amar Mohile. Lyrics are penned by Sameer, [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Jaideep Sahni]], and Lalit Tiwari.
The music has been composed by [[Vishal–Shekhar]] and [[Amar Mohile]]. Lyrics are penned by [[Sameer Anjaan|Sameer]], [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Jaideep Sahni]], and [[Lalit Tiwari]].


Vipin Vijayan of [[Rediff.com]] said, "The film's music is funky and may soon rock discotheques."<ref name="Vijayan"/>
Vipin Vijayan of [[Rediff.com]] said, "The film's music is funky and may soon rock discotheques."<ref name="Vijayan"/>
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==Reception==
==Reception==
===Critical response===
===Critical response===
Manish Gajjar of [[BBC.com|BBC Shropshire]] wrote, "Overall, this thriller is a must-see if you are an [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amitabh]] fan."<ref name="Gajjar"/> Vipin Vijayan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said that the film "reinvents Vijay Dinanath Chauhan (Bachchan's very popular character in [[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]])," and that the film has "a racy first" act but that it "loses steam in the second half."<ref name="Vijayan"/>
Manish Gajjar of [[BBC.com|BBC Shropshire]] wrote, "Overall, this thriller is a must-see if you are an [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amitabh]] fan."<ref name="Gajjar"/> Vipin Vijayan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said that the film "reinvents Vijay Dinanath Chauhan (Bachchan's very popular character in [[Agneepath (1990 film)|''Agneepath'']])," and that the film has "a racy first" act but that it "loses steam in the second half."<ref name="Vijayan"/>


[[Bunty Walia]], the producer, said that there had been accusations that the film had been plagiarised. He said "To our credit, <nowiki>[</nowiki> [[Apoorva Lakhia]] <nowiki>]</nowiki> and I never hid the fact that Ek Ajnabee was adapted from [[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man on Fire]]. Quite unlike some others who borrow blindly and presume others are blind to their intentions."<ref name=Jha/>
[[Bunty Walia]], the producer, said that there had been accusations that the film had been plagiarised. He said "To our credit, <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Apoorva Lakhia]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> and I never hid the fact that Ek Ajnabee was adapted from [[Man on Fire (2004 film)|''Man on Fire'']]. Quite unlike some others who borrow blindly and presume others are blind to their intentions."<ref name=Jha/>


In 2006 the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] stated an interest in acquiring a copy of the ''Ek Ajnabee'' screenplay for its collection. Walia said that this was an "honour" after the plagiarism accusations.<ref name=Jha/> Subhash K. Jha of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said, "Isn't it ironical that the Americans want a copy of a script, which is straightaway inspired by the Hollywood film ''Man on Fire''?"<ref name=Jha>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K |date=1 February 2006 |title=Ek Ajnabee script for Oscar collection|language=en-IN |work=Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM6/Ek-Ajnabee-script-for-Oscar-collection/Article1-58002.aspx |access-date=1 February 2006|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411021939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM6/Ek-Ajnabee-script-for-Oscar-collection/Article1-58002.aspx|archive-date=11 April 2013}}</ref>
In 2006 the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] stated an interest in acquiring a copy of the ''Ek Ajnabee'' screenplay for its collection. Walia said that this was an "honour" after the plagiarism accusations.<ref name=Jha/> Subhash K. Jha of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said, "Isn't it ironical that the Americans want a copy of a script, which is straightaway inspired by the Hollywood film ''Man on Fire''?"<ref name=Jha>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K |date=1 February 2006 |title=Ek Ajnabee script for Oscar collection|language=en-IN |work=Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM6/Ek-Ajnabee-script-for-Oscar-collection/Article1-58002.aspx |access-date=1 February 2006|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411021939/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM6/Ek-Ajnabee-script-for-Oscar-collection/Article1-58002.aspx|archive-date=11 April 2013}}</ref>
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Ek Ajnabee
Theatrical release poster
Directed byApoorva Lakhia
Screenplay byManoj Tyagi
Apoorva Lakhia
Story byManoj Tyagi
Based onMan on Fire
by A. J. Quinnell
Produced byBunty Walia
Jaspreet Singh Walia
StarringAmitabh Bachchan
Arjun Rampal
Perizaad Zorabian
Kelly Dorji
CinematographyGururaj R. Jois
Edited bySteven H. Bernard
Music byVishal–Shekhar
Amar Mohile
Production
company
G. S. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 9 December 2005 (2005-12-09)
Running time
143 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Ek Ajnabee – A Man Apart (transl. A Stranger) is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action-thriller film directed by Apoorva Lakhia, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal and Perizaad Zorabian. It is a remake of Tony Scott's Man on Fire, a film based on a novel of the same name, which was also adapted into another film in 1987.[1][2]

Ek Ajnabee was released theatrically on 9 December 2005.

Plot

Colonel Suryaveer "Surya" Singh is a bitter man and ex-Army officer, hired by his friend and former comrade Captain Shekhar Verma to protect a little girl, Anamika R. Rathore (Rucha Vaidya), who resides in Bangkok, Thailand with her Non-resident Indian (NRI) family. He drinks alcohol frequently, and is not interested in befriending the girl. Eventually, she wins his heart, and he helps her to prepare for a swim meet.

One day Anamika gets kidnapped, and Surya receives serious injuries in his attempt to prevent the kidnapping. Her father is not able to pay the sum to release his daughter. So Suryaveer uses all his skills to save the life of the child, only to find out about the conspiracy that is behind the little girl's kidnapping. Surya learns that Chang, Shekhar's lawyer, is behind some of this. The real mastermind behind this is Chang's brother. Surya holds Chang hostage, while Chang's brother holds Anamika hostage. When they come to exchange the people, Chang's brother reveals a great secret to Surya. Surya learns that Shekhar was all behind this. Surya kills Chang's brother's men. A great fight between Shekhar and Surya starts. Shekhar is killed, and Surya spends the rest of his life with Anamika and her mother. In the end, Anamika gets a new bodyguard, and the film shows her during her swimming practice, with Surya and her new bodyguard 15 years later.

Cast

Also appearing in the film in Special appearances are Abhishek Bachchan as a Bodyguard, and Lara Dutta as Adult Anamika.[3] Sanjay Dutt makes a special appearance as Hip-Hop MC in the song "They Dont Know." Czech dancer, Hanah appeares in the song "Ek Ajnabi (Mama Told Me)."[4]

Production

Apoorva Lakhia said that the script was written with the lead actor, Amitabh Bachchan, in mind.[5]" Lakhia explained that "Man on Fire has been made into four films in five different languages. [sic] So this is the Indian version. It has all the necessary ingredients required for a movie to come out of India."[5] Vikram Chatwal, who plays Ravi Rathore in the film, said, "People talk a lot about cross cultural films. These films don't necessarily have to be like Monsoon Wedding or Bend It Like Beckham. This is not another Hindi film. This is not a remake of Man on Fire. If you see the way it is shot, edited and directed, it is setting new standards. Mr Bachchan is reinventing himself. So please don't turn this film into another Bollywood film."[5]

The film was shot on location in Bangkok, Thailand, for 35 days. Lakhia said that he and Bunty Walia, a producer, chose Bangkok because "we wanted our characters to stand out. When they are walking on the street, they will look different. Both my heroes are over six feet, and Thai men are not as tall. So it was really important to be in a place where they could stand out."[5]

Release and distribution

Eros International released the film on 16 December 2005.[6]

Soundtrack

Ek Ajnabee
Soundtrack album by
Vishal-Shekhar
Amar Mohile
Released17 November 2005
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelT-Series

The music has been composed by Vishal–Shekhar and Amar Mohile. Lyrics are penned by Sameer, Vishal Dadlani, Jaideep Sahni, and Lalit Tiwari.

Vipin Vijayan of Rediff.com said, "The film's music is funky and may soon rock discotheques."[1]

Track listing

# Title Singer(s) Lyricist Composer Duration
1 "Barf Khushi Hai" Kailash Kher Jaideep Sahni Vishal–Shekhar 05:14
2 "Ek Ajnabi (Mama Told Me)" Sunidhi Chauhan, Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani Vishal Dadlani Vishal-Shekhar 06:01
3 "Soniye" Sunidhi Chauhan, KK Sameer Amar Mohile 05:57
4 "Stranger On The Prowl" Shilpa Rao Sameer Amar Mohile 04:14
5 "Tere Liye Meri" Kunal Ganjawala, Clinton Cerejo Sameer Vishal - Shekhar 04:50
6 "They Dont Know" Kunal Ganjawala Lalit Tiwari Amar Mohile 04:00
7 "Blast U Between Ur Eyes (Remix)" Kunal Ganjawala Lalit Tiwari Amar Mohile 04:24
8 "Soniye (Mix N Match Remix)" Sunidhi Chauhan, KK Sameer Amar Mohile 04:49
9 "Tere Liye Meri (Part 2)" Kunal Ganjawala Sameer Vishal-Shekhar 04:47

Reception

Critical response

Manish Gajjar of BBC Shropshire wrote, "Overall, this thriller is a must-see if you are an Amitabh fan."[6] Vipin Vijayan of Rediff.com said that the film "reinvents Vijay Dinanath Chauhan (Bachchan's very popular character in Agneepath)," and that the film has "a racy first" act but that it "loses steam in the second half."[1]

Bunty Walia, the producer, said that there had been accusations that the film had been plagiarised. He said "To our credit, [Apoorva Lakhia] and I never hid the fact that Ek Ajnabee was adapted from Man on Fire. Quite unlike some others who borrow blindly and presume others are blind to their intentions."[2]

In 2006 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences stated an interest in acquiring a copy of the Ek Ajnabee screenplay for its collection. Walia said that this was an "honour" after the plagiarism accusations.[2] Subhash K. Jha of the Hindustan Times said, "Isn't it ironical that the Americans want a copy of a script, which is straightaway inspired by the Hollywood film Man on Fire?"[2]

Box office

In the United Kingdom, the film was screened in 20 cinemas during its opening weekend, making £35,058, with an average of £1,757 per showing. Manish Gajjar of BBC Shropshire said, "It has not done so well in the UK cinemas."[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Vijayan, Vipin (9 December 2005). "Amitabh rocks in Ek Ajnabee". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Jha, Subhash K (1 February 2006). "Ek Ajnabee script for Oscar collection". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2006.
  3. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (7 September 2005). "Abhishek, Lara in Ek Ajnabee: Its official : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Czech dancer Hanah gets groovy with Arjun Rampal in Apoorva Lakhia's Ek Ajnabee". India Today. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Amitabh Bachchan: Man On Fire". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "BBC - Shropshire - Bollywood - Ek Ajnabee". BBC.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
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