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Bhoot Unkle(2006)

3.7/10
Hindi•105 mins•theatrical•

Bhoot Unkle is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film directed by Mukesh Saigal. The movie stars Jackie Shroff as the titular friendly ghost, alongside Akhilendra Mishra, Dev Vivek Kantawala, and Sheena Bajaj. The story follows a lonely orphan boy named Shyam who befriends a kind-hearted ghost after being falsely accused of theft. Set in the small town of Hari Nagar, the film explores themes of friendship, justice, and standing up against corrupt authority figures. The movie was produced by Ikon Pictures and released on October 6, 2006, with a runtime of 105 minutes. It received mixed reviews but is remembered for its family-friendly tone and Jackie Shroff's comedic performance.

Director:Mukesh Saigal
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video (Goldmines Play), YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 2006
Director
Mukesh Saigal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

A twelve-year-old orphan named Shyam lives a miserable life with his cruel aunt and uncle. After being falsely accused of stealing a classmate's video game, he runs away to a haunted house. There he meets a friendly ghost who becomes his protector. Together, they must stop a greedy politician from destroying their school.

“A friend who will never leave you.”

Film Details

3.7Rating
105Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Jackie Shroff, Actor in Bhoot Unkle
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Akhilendra MishraMLA
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Mukesh SaigalDirector
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Aneesh DevCrew
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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Bhoot Uncle' but the spelling 'Unkle' was used in the official release.
  • It was one of the last films directed by Mukesh Saigal, who was better known as a cinematographer.
  • The movie was a low-budget fantasy film aimed primarily at children and family audiences.
  • Actor Makrand Deshpande, known for quirky roles, played the MLA Makhan Lal Akela.
  • The pirate ghost storyline was a rare blend of horror and family drama in mid-2000s Hindi cinema.
  • Much of the film was shot in a small town setting to create a secluded, eerie atmosphere for the lighthouse scenes.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and is now mostly remembered as a curious genre experiment.

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