Sangharsh was ahead of its time in its depiction of a strong female lead navigating a male-dominated investigative system. Tanuja Chandra’s direction ensured that Reet was never a damsel in distress; she was the driving force of the story.

The late 90s in Bollywood were characterized by high-octane action and romantic dramas, but in 1999, director Tanuja Chandra presented something entirely different—a gritty, psychological thriller that pushed the boundaries of mainstream Hindi cinema. (1999) remains a cult classic, celebrated for its intense narrative, haunting atmosphere, and stellar performances.

The story revolves around Dr. Vijay (played by Akshay Kumar), a psychology professor who uses a lie detector test on his students. The test leads to a surprising revelation when one of his students, Anuradha (played by Shilpa Shetty), confesses to murdering her husband. However, things take a complex turn as Dr. Vijay starts to doubt the confession and decides to dig deeper into the matter. The movie explores themes of psychology, truth, and the complexities of the human mind.