Before Tezaab , Anil Kapoor was a promising actor. After Tezaab , he became a superstar. His character, Munna, is arguably the most energetic performance in Hindi film history. The way he chain-smokes, the way he twitches his eye, and his famous dialogue— “Apna kaam banta, senior” —became national obsessions. Kapoor performed all his own stunts, including the iconic fight sequence on a double-decker bus. His raw, masculine vulnerability set the standard for the "action hero with a broken heart."

The story follows Mahesh Deshmukh (Munna), a former naval cadet whose life is derailed after his parents are murdered. He becomes a hardened criminal to save his love, Mohini, from her abusive, alcoholic father and a ruthless gang leader, Lotiya Pathan. Approximately 173–174 minutes. Box Office & Commercial Success

The movie revolves around the story of two people, Milan (John Abraham) and Aisha (Preity Zinta), who meet on a train. They strike up a conversation, and Aisha shares her traumatic experience of being thrown with acid by her lover, which left her disfigured. Milan, being a kind-hearted person, offers to help Aisha find her culprit and get justice.

Mohini, tied to a chair, screamed, "Munna, no! Don't become what they are!"

: Anil Kapoor delivered a career-defining performance as Mahesh Deshmukh (Munna), a patriot-turned-criminal driven by tragedy and revenge. This role earned him his first Filmfare Best Actor Award .

: The film secured 4 wins from 12 nominations, honoring key performances and technical aspects like choreography. Memorable Music and Cast Composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal , the soundtrack is iconic.