Naqaab(2007)
Naqaab is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan. The film stars Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, and Urvashi Sharma. Set in Dubai and Goa, the story follows a woman caught between her wealthy fiancé and a mysterious stranger. The stranger's obsessive pursuit leads to a violent confrontation. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and survival. It received mixed reviews from critics but gained a cult following for its suspenseful narrative. Naqaab was released in theatres on 7 June 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Abbas-Mustan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Sophia is engaged to the wealthy Karan, but she feels trapped. When the mysterious Vicky enters her life, she is drawn to his danger. But Vicky is not who he seems. He is a stalker who will stop at nothing to possess her. Sophia must choose between safety and freedom.
“Everyone wears a mask.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naqaab
Cast reunions in this film: Abbas-Mustan & Bobby Deol (4 films together), and Abbas-Mustan & Akshaye Khanna (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Naqaab' means 'mask' in Urdu, hinting at the hidden identities and secrets in the plot.
- This was the debut film for actress Urvashi Sharma, who was discovered through a beauty pageant.
- Director Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla is better known as one-half of the famous director duo Abbas-Mustan.
- The movie was shot in Dubai and Goa, with the Dubai scenes highlighting the city's luxurious settings.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film's soundtrack included a popular romantic song 'Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein'.
- The plot involves a complex con scheme, a signature theme in many Abbas-Mustan directed movies.
- The film underperformed at the box office, failing to recover its production costs during its theatrical run.