'Agni Sakshi' is the second clone of the Hollywood hit 'Sleeping with the Enemy' after 'Yaraana' and surprisingly this one is far better than the previous clone.
The plot is just the same as the original but honestly, the plot is nowhere near the original. 'Agni Sakshi' is packed with lots of twists and turns which would surely engross the audience.
Coming back to the plot, it tells the story of a woman called Shivangi who tries to forget her past and start her life anew by marrying a kind and rich guy named Suraj. But Shivangi's past comes to haunt her back as her abusive husband (whom she marries before marrying Suraj) comes back from nowhere to claim his possession. Will he succeed in taking her back or will she fight back? As for the production department, this movie is absolutely well-handled with a nice screenplay and brilliant direction. Partho Ghosh should be applauded for his attempt in remaking a Hollywood thriller without ripping it off scene-by-scene and dialogue-to-dialogue.
Acting is awesome of almost all the actors. But amongst them, Nana Patekar and Manisha Koirala steal the show with their natural acting talent. Nana is absolutely convincing as the violently possessive husband. Manisha plays her part with diligence. Jackie Shroff is good. Ravi Behl and Divya Dutta have nothing to do.
Music is brilliant. 'O Yaara Dil Lagana' is my favorite song in the movie. Editing is up to the mark. Cinematography is excellent and standard. But the choreography and costume designing department in the movie were a letdown.
Despite a few drawbacks, this movie is a must watch. It's a good time-pass flick that could be enjoyed with family.
