Aaj Ki Awaz

Aaj Ki Awaz review :

Inspired from the Hollywood film Death Wish (1974), Aaj Ki Awaz had Raj Babbar and Smita Patil in lead roles with Nana Patekar debuting as the main villain. In a rare instance, Alok Nath known for his sanskari roles, played a rapist goon here.

Raj Babbar turns vigilante after his sister is brutally gang raped by goons who work for Nana Patekar. Smita Patil plays a lawyer who tries to get him justice.

The film ran in to Censor trouble and the gory gang rape scene (filmed on Roshni) had to be re-edited before release. Still, it was quite explicit for that time and evoked considerable criticism. Raj Babbar's performance was deservedly appreciated and Nana Patekar left a mighty impression even in a small role. It was the beginning of his long and successful innings in Hindi cinema.

I think this was first proper Bollywood adaptation of Deathwish and after its success, Hindi remakes ki line lag gayi...Andhaa Kaanoon (1983), Awaaz (1984), Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (1984), Paththar (1985), Balidaan (1985), Mera Jawab (1985), Bhavani Junction (1985), Jaan Ki Baazi (1985), Indrajeet (1991) and so many more. Every '80s Bollywood actor had his own 'Death Wish' remake in his resume.

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.