Apne (2007)
A stirring Bollywood drama about family, sacrifice, and a father's dream of redemption through the sport of boxing.
Apne - Movie Information
- Original Title: Apne
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Anil Sharma
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 2h 54m
- Original Language: Hindi
- Spoken Languages: Hindi
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 29, 2007 (United States)
- Production Countries: India
Apne - Plot
An ex-boxer Baldev Choudhary (Dharmendra) has had a stain in his boxing career. He wanted to wash it with his son Angad's (Sunny Deol) success, but times were hard and a financial crunch kept him from achieving this dream. Though Angad pulled through fine, Baldev never forgot who ruined his chance to wash the stain. An opportunity strikes Baldev in the form of a T.V. Show. He trains a local boy to get into this media hyped boxing show, but is ditched for a better coach at the last minute. Baldev's younger son Karan (Bobby Deol) has just launched his first music album. Realizing his father is in crises of his life, he gives up his dream of a musical career to get into the game of boxing.
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Apne - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Anil Sharma
Main Cast
- Dharmendra
- Sunny Deol
- Bobby Deol
- Shilpa Shetty Kundra
- Katrina Kaif
- Divya Dutta
- Kirron Kher
- Victor Banerjee
- Javed Sheikh
- Aryan Vaid
Apne - FAQs
Is Apne based on a true story?
Apne is not based on a specific true story. It is an original fictional drama that explores themes of family loyalty, personal redemption, and sacrifice through the lens of boxing. The story was crafted to showcase the real-life chemistry of the Deol family — Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.
Why did the Deol family reunite for Apne?
Apne marked a rare and celebrated on-screen reunion of Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol — a father and his two sons appearing together in a film for the first time. The project was widely seen as a tribute to their real-life bond, making it a landmark event in Bollywood.
Who are the main actors in Apne?
Apne stars Dharmendra as the ex-boxer Baldev Singh Choudhary, Sunny Deol as his elder son Angad, and Bobby Deol as younger son Karan. The supporting cast includes Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Katrina Kaif, Divya Dutta, Kirron Kher, Victor Banerjee, Javed Sheikh, and Aryan Vaid.
What is Apne about?
Apne follows retired boxer Baldev Choudhary, haunted by a stain on his career, who dreams of redemption through his sons. When his attempts to coach a young boxer fall apart, his younger son Karan abandons a promising music career to step into the ring and restore the family's honor.
What role does Bobby Deol play in Apne?
Bobby Deol plays Karan Choudhary, the younger son of Baldev who has just launched his first music album. Moved by his father's crisis, Karan sacrifices his musical ambitions to take up boxing, becoming the family's last hope for redemption. It is one of Bobby Deol's most emotionally resonant performances.
When was Apne released?
Apne was released on June 29, 2007, in the United States. The film was directed by Anil Sharma and became a notable Bollywood release of that year, largely due to the historic on-screen pairing of Dharmendra with his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
How long is Apne?
Apne has a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes (174 minutes). As is common with many Bollywood productions, the film features a full-length narrative with songs, dramatic sequences, and an emotionally layered story that unfolds across its nearly three-hour running time.
What are some movies similar to Apne?
If you enjoyed Apne, you might also like Badhaai Ho (2018), Kahaani (2012), Dev.D (2009), and Chalte Chalte (2003) for their emotional depth and family dynamics. For similar themes of sacrifice and legacy, Mother India (1957) and Lakhon Mein Ek (1971) are also worth exploring.
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