- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 130 min
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Starring: Jackie Shroff, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Raveena Tandon, Prabhu Deva ... see all
- Director: Arjun Sajnani
- Plot: This is the story of wronged and misunderstood Arvasu (Milind Soman), a brahman by caste, who has become a performing actor. He loves Nittilai (Sonali Kulkarni), who reciprocates his love,... Read more
User Reviews
"The plays the thing, wherein we'll catch the conscience of the King"
Apr 24, 2003
Timothy Damon - imdb.com
Apr 24, 2003Timothy Damon - imdb.com
Beginning with a request to stage a play with a cast including that of the outcast Brahmin brother of the high priest after a 7 year drought and ending with said play, Agni Varsha is a splendid Bollywood production where... Full review
After long, a movie of substance
Dec 14, 2002
Ravenus - imdb.com
Dec 14, 2002Ravenus - imdb.com
In these days of paper-thin plots and the MTV-inspired pastiche that passes of as 'style' you seriously wonder if you'd ever again get to see a reasonably thoughtful, cultured film; and then a film like 'Agni Varsha' drops into view.... Full review
Sparks Fly in Sajnani's "The Fire and The Rain"
Sep 14, 2002
SURJYAKIRAN - imdb.com
Sep 14, 2002SURJYAKIRAN - imdb.com
The first major Indian motion picture to have been "showered" with praise by the American media (with raves from the New York Times and L.A. Times) is quite worthy of the acclaim it has received.Adapted from a play, (which was... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 03, 2002Rediff India
Even with requisite melodrama, it's a rollicking, optimistic movie.
The film stars Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Nagarjuna and Amitabh Bachchan (in a special appearance).
'Amitabh in an art movie?'
... Full Review
| Aug 27, 2002Rediff India
Given the subject, it is unlikely Agni Varsha will be a commercial success.
His understated performance far exceeds expectations in what may be his best role to date.
To make matters worse, he wants to marry a tribal girl Nittilai (Sonali Kulkarni).
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