The film marked the , who delivered a nuanced performance opposite Aftab Shivdasani . It also featured memorable supporting turns from Apoorva Agnihotri , Irrfan Khan (then known as Irrfan), Ashutosh Rana , and Divya Dutta . Notably, the film is an unofficial remake of the 1985 Hollywood classic Jagged Edge , yet it stands on its own thanks to a taut screenplay and a distinct Bollywood sensibility.