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Achanak

Achanak

19986.52h 44m

Overview

Arjun and his wife go on the run after she is accused of murdering his brother. They must prove her innocence while trying to evade the police as well as the real criminals.

Directed by Naresh Malhotra
Written by Sachin Bhowmick, Anwar Khan
Produced by Vijay Galani
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Top Cast

Govinda

Govinda

Arjun

Manisha Koirala

Manisha Koirala

Pooja

Farha Naaz

Farha Naaz

Madhu

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey

Arjun's Father

Rahul Roy

Rahul Roy

Vijay

Dalip Tahil

Dalip Tahil

Arjun's Brother-in-law

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan (uncredited)

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)

KD Sandhu

KD Sandhu

Abhi

About Achanak

Achanak is a thriller film released in 1998. Directed by Naresh Malhotra, it stars Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Farha Naaz. Arjun and his wife go on the run after she is accused of murdering his brother. They must prove her innocence while trying to evade the police as well as the real criminals.

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