Dhokha(2007)
Dhokha is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pooja Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Muzamil Ibrahim as ACP Zaid Ahmed Khan, with Tulip Joshi, Aushima Sawhney, Anupam Kher, and Gulshan Grover in supporting roles. The story follows a Muslim police officer whose wife becomes a suicide bomber, forcing him to uncover a terrorist network while battling public suspicion and police prejudice. Inspired by real-life cases including the Ishrat Jahan encounter and the Khwaja Yunus custodial death, the film addresses communal stereotyping and the psychology of terrorism. It received mixed reviews for its ambitious themes but uneven execution. The film was released on August 31, 2007, and grossed approximately $181,167 worldwide.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Pooja Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
ACP Zaid Ahmed Khan is a respected police officer in Mumbai. His life shatters when his wife Sarha becomes a suicide bomber at a nightclub. Arrested as a suspect, Zaid must prove his innocence by infiltrating the terrorist network that brainwashed her. He discovers a shocking truth about his father-in-law and races to stop a second attack.
“Trust is the biggest betrayal.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhokha
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together), Pooja Bhatt & Gulshan Grover (7 films together), Pooja Bhatt & Mukesh Bhatt (5 films together), Ashutosh Rana & Mukesh Bhatt (5 films together), Anupam Kher & Pooja Bhatt (4 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Mukesh Bhatt (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dhokha: A Betrayal' but was shortened to just 'Dhokha' upon release.
- This was the first Hindi film to directly address the theme of a Muslim woman being suspected as a suicide bomber post-9/11.
- Actor Muzammil Ibrahim made his Bollywood debut in this film, playing the lead role of Zaid Ahmed Khan.
- Director Pooja Bhatt cast her then-husband, actor Munish Makhija, in a small but pivotal role in the movie.
- The film's soundtrack featured a popular romantic song, 'Tere Bina', sung by Pakistani singer Atif Aslam.
- Despite its thriller premise, the movie performed poorly at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.
- Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Nashik to add authenticity to the investigation scenes.