Baazigar

Baazigar (transl. Gambler) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil and Raakhee. Its soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik. The film follows a young man (played by Khan) seeking to avenge the fall of his family by going on a murderous rampage.

The movie is loosely based on the 1991 film A Kiss Before Dying which was adapted from Ira Levin's 1953 novel of same name. Baazigar proved to be Khan's breakthrough role as the sole lead (his first as an antihero), in addition to Kajol's first commercial success and Shetty's film debut.

Baazigar was released on 12 November 1993, coinciding with the festival of Diwali. Made on a budget of ₹30 million, the film emerged victorious at the box office with a worldwide gross of ₹150 million, ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. Additionally, the film has become a cult film over the years due to its suspense, story, screenplay, soundtrack and performances of the cast. It was the first collaboration between Khan and Kajol, who went on to become one of India's most iconic on-screen couples, and helped establish Khan, Kajol, Shetty and Malik in Hindi films, and the soundtrack sold over 10 million units, thus becoming the highest-selling album of the year.

At the 39th Filmfare Awards, Baazigar received 10 nominations, including Best Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut (both for Shetty), and won 4 awards, including Best Actor (Khan) and Best Music Director (Malik).