If you think of Rajeev Khandelwal, what comes up in your mind? His countless TV shows and serials, or his highly acclaimed Table No. 21. Well, Rajeev Khandelwal has presented him in several roles but sadly never became the breakout star he always could have been.
He broke into Bollywood in the late 2000s and during this time Bollywood was testing new formulas and stories which turned out to be masterpieces. Movies like Khosla ka Ghosla, New York, Oye Lucky Oye! and many more such films presented new ideas and became classics with time despite not having much financial success.
In the midst of 2008, in comes a crime thriller film Aamir featuring a young Rajeev Khandelwal giving one of his best performances. Whether you like him or not, the screen presence Rajeev had during the film is truly commendable.
In light of the current global situation, Raj Kumar Gupta’s 2008 directing debut was way ahead of its time. In Aamir, Rajeev Khandelwal plays Dr. Aamir Ali, who, after working in London, returns to his hometown of Mumbai because of difficult circumstances. But he had no idea that coming to Mumbai would be the worst decision of his life.
Upon his arrival, he gets the news that his family has been kidnapped and to rescue them, he is given a set of criminal activities to work on. As the film progresses, the thrill and suspense intensify and the climax will surely leave you thinking about the cruel nature of human beings and terrorism.
Despite some predictable moments, the movie is exciting. The fact that the majority of the performers made their debuts here provided fresh faces to be recognized. The film’s finest aspect is its editing. There are almost no loose ends because it is so quick and precise. Despite being a one-liner, the story has a lot to offer in its execution.
If you want to have a blast watching a film portraying themes of crime, thriller, mystery and action, Aamir is the perfect weekend watch. The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and is also available for rent on YouTube.