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{{short description|1999 Hindi film by John Matthew Matthan}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Sarfarosh
| image = Sarfarosh poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[John Matthew Matthan]]
| producer = John Matthew Matthan
| story = John Matthew Matthan
| screenplay = John Matthew Matthan {{infobox | decat=yes | child=yes | label1=Dialogues by
| data1= Hriday Lani Pathik Vats}}
| starring = [[Naseeruddin Shah]] [[Aamir Khan]] [[Sonali Bendre]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Jatin–Lalit]] '''Score:''' [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]]
| cinematography = Vikas Sivaraman
| editing = Jethu Mandal
| studio = Cinematt Pictures
| distributor = [[Eros International]]
| released = {{Film date|1999|04|30|df=y}}
| runtime = 163 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}8 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2411|title=Sarfarosh – Movie – Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}33.46 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com" />
}}

'''''Sarfarosh''''' ({{translation|Fervent}}) is a 1999 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] written, produced, and directed by [[John Matthew Matthan]]. The film, based on true events regarding [[state-sponsored terrorism]] taken place in India during 1990s, stars [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Aamir Khan]], and [[Sonali Bendre]], alongside [[Mukesh Rishi]], [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]], [[Akhilendra Mishra]], [[Makarand Deshpande|Makrand Deshpande]], [[Shrivallabh Vyas|Shri Vallabh Vyas]], [[Govind Namdev]] and [[Surekha Sikri]]. The soundtrack and musical score were composed by [[Jatin–Lalit]] and [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vikas Sivaraman and Jethu Mundul respectively. The film revolves around an [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] officer's quest to eradicate [[cross-border terrorism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/1999/may/14us5.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT: Sarfarosh Roars Across America}}</ref>

Matthan started working on the film in 1992, and spent seven years on the research, pre-production and production. It was released in 30 April 1999.

''Sarfarosh'' was released just before the [[Kargil conflict]] when tensions between [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] were high. The film became commercially successful at the box office. The movie received praise for its cast performances, technical aspects, action sequences, music and script.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jan/03box.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT, Movies: A look at the year gone by}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2411|title=Sarfarosh – Movie – Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]], the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film]], and was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxoffice18.com/trivia/1990's-decade-change-hindi-cinema-1999-part/index-1578.html/2|title=1990′s : Decade of change in Hindi Cinema (1999 Part I) » Box Office 18|date=21 April 2014}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''Sathyameva Jayathe'' and in [[Telugu Language|Telugu]] as ''[[Astram (film)|Astram]]''.

== Plot ==
[[Arms trafficking]] is taking place across western India. Bala Thakur, a gun handler in [[Jaisalmer district|Bahid, Rajasthan]], provides [[AK-47]] arms to Veeran, a notorious brigand. Veeran and his [[adivasi]] gang loot a Telugu wedding group gunning down every person in the bus at [[Chandrapur]], the border area of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Telangana]] known for [[Naxalite–Maoist insurgency|naxalite–maoist insurgency]]. The government appoints a Special Action Team in [[Mumbai]] to trace the attack.

[[Assistant Commissioner of Police]] Ajay Singh Rathod, a resident of Mumbai, attends a concert by famed [[ghazal]] singer, the elderly Gulfam Hassan, a [[Muhajir (Urdu-speaking people)|Muhajir]]. Gulfam is Indian by birth but had to move to [[Pakistan]] as a child during the partition; deeply scarred by the experience, he is happy that the government allows him to live in his palatial residence whenever he comes to India. Gulfam finds a huge fan in Ajay, who used to attend his programs as a child, and the two bond. Ajay also reunites with Seema, whom he had a crush on when they were studying in [[Delhi]]. The duo falls in love.

Inspector Saleem, an honest policeman, is taken off the team when notorious gangster Sultan escapes his clutches. He is reprimanded for this failure and for causing the death of three officers in the attempt. Despite Saleem doing his duty sincerely, his senior officers look down upon him because he is a Muslim. When Ajay, who is younger, inexperienced and was mentored by Saleem himself before assuming charge, is told to head the team, Saleem is upset and refuses to take part in the investigation. Ajay's past is revealed: his father was going to testify against a terrorist, and in an attempt to stop them, Ajay's elder brother was killed. His father was kidnapped, and by the time the terrorists spared him, the man had lost his voice. This motivated Ajay to join the police force.

Gulfam is revealed to be working for the Pakistani intelligence, which is attempting to indulge in a [[proxy war]] with India. Since Gulfam likes Ajay, he sees to it that nothing happens to him. Saleem finds the location of Bala Thakur and Sultan and gives the information to Ajay, who convinces him to join the team again. An [[encounter killing|encounter]] with the criminals results in the death of Bala Thakur while Ajay is injured. Though Sultan escapes, the operation is a success as the team is able to intercept a consignment of lethal arms meant for terrorist Veeran. Sultan is assassinated on Gulfam's orders because of his failure, with false information relayed to Saleem's informer network that Sultan has escaped to Pakistan.

While recovering from his injuries in the hospital, Ajay narrates the events to Seema, when he has an epiphany. He goes back to the site with Seema's help where he finds a horoscope of Bala Thakur, which leads the team to Bahid in Rajasthan. Following his recovery, Ajay meets Gulfam in Bahid, who is temporarily staying in his ancestral manor. Gulfam's attempts to derail the investigation, even ordering an assault on Ajay, are of no avail. The repeated failures displease the Pakistani Intelligence, which dispatch Major Aslam Baig to take care of the business.

The team prepares for a final assault on the gun-running operation and ultimately land at Gulfam's mansion. Ajay feels betrayed when he learns of Gulfam's betrayal, but is aware of the lack of evidence to indict him for his crimes. He tricks Gulfam into killing Baig and arrests him for it. Gulfam reveals that he did what he did because of how his experiences during the partition hurt him. Ajay makes him realize that his actions are not benefiting any people of any religion, and Gulfam, unable to stand the humiliation and guilt, commits suicide. His suicide is hushed up, and the team returns to Mumbai to much accolades for busting the terrorist racket. Saleem is tipped on the whereabouts of Veeran, and Ajay embarks on another investigation with his team.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin|colwidth=20em}}
* [[Naseeruddin Shah]] as Gulfam Hassan, the main antagonist, a Pakistani singer who works for [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]]
* [[Aamir Khan]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Ajay Singh Rathod, Gulfam's friend/enemy and Seema's boyfriend
* [[Sonali Bendre]] as Seema Nagrath, Ajay's girlfriend
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as Inspector Saleem Ahmed
* [[Akash Khurana]] as Mr. Rathod, Ajay's father
* [[Smita Jaykar]] as Mrs. Rathod, Ajay's mother
* [[Sukanya Kulkarni]] as Ajay's sister-in-law
* [[Akhilendra Mishra]] as Rambandhu Gupta / Mirchi Seth
* Ahmed Khan as Haji Seth
* [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Sultan Deep
* [[Makrand Deshpande]] as Shiva
* [[Shri Vallabh Vyas]] as [[Major (rank)|Major]] Aslam Baig
* [[Rajesh Joshi (actor)|Rajesh Joshi]] as Bala Thakur
* Ali Khan as Captain Shafi
* [[Upasana Singh]] as Mala Sharma
* Salim Shah as Inspector Rajan Yadav
* [[Manoj Joshi (actor)|Manoj Joshi]] as SI Bajju
* Ramesh Goyal as Hawaldar Rakesh Kadam
* Khodus Wadia as ISI General
* Anil Upadhyay as Fatka
* [[Govind Namdev]] as Veeran (special appearance)
* [[Surekha Sikri]] as Mrs. Deep, Sultan's mother (special appearance)
* [[Dinesh Kaushik]] as Roshan Nagrath, Seema's brother
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as the goon in police custody which gives information after torture
* [[Ashok Lokhande]] as Chandrapur Hawaldar
* [[Dinesh Phadnis]] as a SI Crime Branch
* Sunil Shende as [[Superintendent of police (India)|Deputy Commissioner of Police]]
{{colend}}

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sarfarosh
| type = Album
| artist = [[Jatin–Lalit]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1999
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 30:47
| label = [[Tips Industries|Tips]]
| producer = Jatin–Lalit
| prev_title = [[Sangharsh (1999 film)|Sangharsh]]
| prev_year = 1999
| next_title = [[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]
| next_year = 1999
}}

The film's music was composed by [[Jatin–Lalit]], with lyrics written by Israr Ansari, [[Nida Fazli]], [[Sameer Anjaan|Sameer]], and [[Indeevar]].

The vocals for Shah, Khan and Bendre were provided by [[Jagjit Singh]], [[Kumar Sanu]] and [[Alka Yagnik]], respectively. The album also features the vocals of [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Roop Kumar Rathod]] and [[Sonu Nigam]].

''Hosh Walon Ko Khabar Kya'' was penned by Nida Fazli, inspired by the Indian poet [[Kabir|Kabirdas]]' verse ''Haman Hai Ishq Mastana''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=Entertainment |date=26 April 2024 |title=Timeless Ghazal Hosh Walon Ko Khabar Kya Celebrates 25 Years; Know Its Connection With Kabir's Couplets |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/timeless-ghazal-hosh-walon-ko-khabar-kya-celebrates-25-years-know-its-connection-with-kabirs-couplets-8867316.html |work=[[News 18]]}}</ref> Jatin Pandit has specified that Jatin-Lalit recorded the ghazal with [[Bhupinder Singh (musician)|Bhupinder Singh]], for whom it was originally composed, but on the insistence of the film's administrators and their request for a more popular ghazal singer, leading them to approach Jagjit Singh. Jatin noted that he made it a point to create a new tune for the Jagjit Singh version as to honor the work put in by Bhupinder Singh earlier.

{{track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Indeevar]], Israr Ansari, [[Nida Fazli]], [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]
| all_music = [[Jatin–Lalit]]
| title1 = Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye
| extra1 = [[Roop Kumar Rathod]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| lyrics1 = Israr Ansari
| length1 = 06:18
| title2 = Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya
| extra2 = [[Jagjit Singh]]
| lyrics2 = Nida Fazli
| length2 = 05:02
| title3 = Is Deewane Ladke Ko
| extra3 = [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Aamir Khan]]
| lyrics3 = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]
| length3 = 04:40
| title4 = Yeh Jawani Hadd Kar De
| extra4 = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
| lyrics4 = Sameer
| length4 = 04:44
| title5 = Jo Haal Dil Ka
| extra5 = [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| lyrics5 = Sameer
| length5 = 05:26
| title6 = Meri Raaton Ki Neendein
| extra6 = Alka Yagnik
| lyrics6 = [[Indeevar]]
| length6 = 04:37
}}

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Upon release, ''Sarfarosh'' received critical acclaim from film critics. Naseeruddin Shah was especially praised for his role of a [[Muhajir (Urdu-speaking people)|Muhajir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/30sar.htm|title=The enemy within|work=Rediff.com}}</ref> The reviewer for ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film four stars out of five and wrote, "What makes this film so exceptional is its carefully thought out characterization and brilliant performances. Although this is his first film, director John Mathew Matthan draws perfectly crafted outputs from his entire cast. Aamir brings the role of A.C.P. Rathod to a never-before-seen dimension of reality." He further added, "Sarfarosh succeeds in connecting with the audiences, as it manages to transcend its medium and do a great deal more than just entertain."<ref>{{cite web|title=Sarfarosh – A reason to live (FILMFARE ONLINE)|url=http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/07_30_99b.htm|publisher=Filmfare|access-date=25 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010217072251/http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/07_30_99b.htm|archive-date=17 February 2001}}</ref>

Suparn Verma of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' felt that the film "manages to marry serious cinema with the commercial variety" and wrote that the "script has this no-nonsense look to it, clearly and succinctly establishing the protagonist's past ..." In addition to commending the acting performances of [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Sonali Bendre]], he lauded the departments of direction, music, choreography, and called the camerawork "good in parts but lack[ing] technical finesse".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Verma|first1=Suparn|title=The enemy within|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/30sar.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030305205925/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/30sar.htm|archive-date=5 March 2003|date=30 April 1999}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{| class="infobox" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: middle;"
|+ List of accolades received by ''Sarfarosh''
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| colspan=3 |
{| class="collapsible collapsed" style="width:100%;"
! colspan="3" style="background:#d9e8ff; text-align:center;"| Accolades
|- style="background:#d9e8ff; text-align:center; text-align:center;"
|| '''Award'''
| style="background:#cec; text-size:0.9em; width:50px;"| '''Won'''
| style="background:#fcd; text-size:0.9em; width:50px;"| '''Nominated'''
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|
; [[Filmfare Awards]]
| {{won|4}}
| {{nom|11}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|
; [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| {{won|2}}
| {{nom|9}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|
; [[National Film Awards]]
| {{won|1}}
| {{nom|1}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|
; [[Screen Awards]]
| {{won|3}}
| {{nom|10}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|
; [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| {{won|2}}
| {{nom|11}}
|}
|- style="background:#d9e8ff;"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="3"|
;'''Total number of awards and nominations'''{{efn|Awards in certain categories do not have prior nominations and only winners are announced by the jury. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.}}
|-
|{{won|'''Totals'''}}
|{{won|'''12'''}}
|{{nom|'''42'''}}
|- style="background:#d9e8ff;"
| colspan="3" style="font-size: smaller; text-align:center;" | [[#References|References]]
|}

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Award{{efn|Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.}}
! scope="col"| Date of ceremony{{efn|Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Recipient(s)
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="11"| [[Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="11"| [[45th Filmfare Awards|13 February 2000]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Sarfarosh''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/filmfare/99/nominations.shtml |title=The 45th Filmfare Awards 2000 Nominations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001119072600/http://www.indiafm.com/filmfare/99/nominations.shtml |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-date=19 November 2000 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=IndiaFM News Bureau |url-status=dead}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/filmfare/99/winners.shtml |title=The 45th Filmfare Awards 2000 Winners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001017195340/http://www.indiafm.com/filmfare/99/winners.shtml |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-date=17 October 2000 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=IndiaFM News Bureau |url-status=dead}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2000/cs1a.html |title=The 45th Filmfare Awards 2000 Winners |publisher=[[Times Internet|Indian Times]] |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325154018/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2000/cs1a.html |archive-date=25 March 2012 |agency=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film|Best Film (Critics)]]
| rowspan="3"| {{sort|Matthan|[[John Matthew Matthan]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| {{sort|Khan|[[Aamir Khan]]}}
| rowspan="5"{{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Rishi|[[Mukesh Rishi]]}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
| {{sort|Shah|[[Naseeruddin Shah]]}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| {{sort|Jatin–Lalit|[[Jatin–Lalit]]}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Ansari|Israr Ansari}} – {{small|(for song "Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye")}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
| {{sort|Lani|Hriday Lani}}, {{sort|Vats|Pathik Vats}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]]
| {{sort|Mundul|Jethu Mundul}}
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="9"| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| rowspan="9"| [[1st IIFA Awards|24 June 2000]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Sarfarosh''
| rowspan="6"{{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catchuslive.com:80/iifa/iifa_polling.html |title=The 1st IIFA Awards 2000 Nominations Polling |website=CatchUsLive.com |publisher=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000620083756/http://www.catchuslive.com/iifa/iifa_polling.html |archive-date=20 June 2000 |access-date=29 July 2022 |url-status=dead }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iifa.com/2000_winner.htm |title=The 1st IIFA Awards 2000 Winners |access-date=29 July 2022 |publisher=International Indian Film Academy Awards |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051212144140/http://www.iifa.com/2000_winner.htm |archive-date=12 December 2005}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2000/ |title=The 1st IIFA Awards ceremony |publisher=International Indian Film Academy Awards |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714224612/http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2000/ |archive-date=14 July 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2"| {{sort|Matthan|John Matthew Matthan}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| {{sort|Khan|Aamir Khan}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
| {{sort|Bendre|[[Sonali Bendre]]}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Rishi|Mukesh Rishi}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
| {{sort|Shah|Naseeruddin Shah}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Ansari|Israr Ansari}} – {{small|(for song "Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye")}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Art Direction|Best Art Direction]]
| {{sort|Mandal|Keshto Mandal}}
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row"| [[National Film Awards]]
| [[47th National Film Awards|18 September 2000]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]
|Producer: {{sort|Matthan|John Matthew Matthan}} Director: {{sort|Matthan|John Matthew Matthan}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/70_47thNfacatalogue.pdf |title=47th National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-date=16 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116081905/https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/70_47thNfacatalogue.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="10"| [[Screen Awards]]
| rowspan="10"| [[6th Screen Awards|23 January 2000]]
| [[Screen Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Sarfarosh''
| rowspan="2"{{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="10"| <ref>{{Cite news |last=Express News Service |date=8 January 2000 |title=Sixth Annual Screen-Videocon Awards nominations |language=en |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/139648/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028211209/http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/139648/ |archive-date=28 October 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=6th Annual Screen Awards – Nominees & Winners for the year 1999 |url=http://www.indiafm.com:80/awards/screen/nominees1999.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040118035703/http://www.indiafm.com/awards/screen/nominees1999.shtml |archive-date=18 January 2004 |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="4"| {{sort|Matthan|John Matthew Matthan}}
|-
| Most Promising Debut Director
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
| rowspan="5"{{nom}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| {{sort|Khan|Aamir Khan}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Rishi|Mukesh Rishi}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Ansari|Israr Ansari}} – {{small|(for song "Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye")}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
| {{sort|Lani|Hriday Lani}}, {{sort|Vats|Pathik Vats}}
|-
| [[Screen Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]]
| {{sort|Mundul|Jethu Mundul}}
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="11"| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| rowspan="11"| [[3rd Zee Cine Awards|11 March 2000]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2"| {{sort|Matthan|John Matthew Matthan}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2000/winners/ |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Viewers Choice Awards Nominees & Winners |work=Zee Cine Awards |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517024855/https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2000/winners/ |archive-date=17 May 2020 |agency=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/win_pop/home.html |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Popular Awards Nominees |work=[[Zee Next]] |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010114051900/http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/nominee_pop/home.html |archive-date=14 January 2001 |agency=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/nominee_pop/home.html |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Popular Awards Winners |work=Zee Next |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000619024758/http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/win_pop/home.html |archive-date=19 June 2000 |agency=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/nominee_tech/home.html |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Technical Awards Nominees |work=Zee Next |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010114054100/http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/nominee_tech/home.html |archive-date=14 January 2001 |agency=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/win_tech/01win.html |title=The 3rd Zee Cine Awards 2000 Technical Awards Winners |work=Zee Next |access-date=29 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010114080000/http://www.zeenext.com/entertainment/events/zca/win_tech/01win.html |archive-date=14 January 2001 |agency=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male|Best Actor – Male]]
| {{sort|Khan|Aamir Khan}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male|Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male]]
| {{sort|Rishi|Mukesh Rishi}}
| rowspan="5"{{nom}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
| {{sort|Shah|Naseeruddin Shah}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Ansari|Israr Ansari}} – {{small|(for song "Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye")}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
| {{sort|Lani|Hriday Lani}}, {{sort|Vats|Pathik Vats}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Action|Best Action]]
| {{sort|Abbas–Hanif|Abbas–Hanif}}
|-
| Best Make Up Artist
| {{sort|Bhatee|Deepak Bhatee}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Art Direction
| {{sort|Mandal|Keshto Mandal}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Sound Recording
| {{sort|Nayak|Namita Nayak}}
| {{nom}}
|}

== Notes ==
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== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0200087}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|sarfarosh}}

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