Khamossh: Khauff Ki Raat(2005)
'Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat' is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed and produced by Deepak Tijori. The cast includes Shilpa Shetty, Juhi Chawla, Rakhi Sawant, and Makarand Deshpande. The story follows psychiatrist Dr. Sakhshi Sagar as she tries to prove a serial killer is mentally ill. Simultaneously, a group of strangers trapped in a remote motel during a storm are killed one by one. The film is a remake of James Mangold's 2003 psychological thriller 'Identity'. It received negative reviews from critics upon release. The film's music was composed by various artists, with vocals by Sunidhi Chauhan.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A psychiatrist fights to save a serial killer from execution, claiming he has multiple personalities. Meanwhile, strangers trapped in a motel during a storm are murdered one by one. The two stories collide in a shocking revelation about identity and reality.
“The silence will kill you.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film was originally titled 'Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat' but is sometimes simply listed as 'Khamoshh' in some references.
- Director Deepak Tijori also acted in the film, playing a character named Avinash.
- The movie was shot primarily in a single motel set to create a claustrophobic, thriller atmosphere.
- It features actor Ashutosh Rana, known for his villainous roles, in a key supporting part.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of similar Bollywood thrillers set in isolated locations during the mid-2000s.
- Despite the thriller genre, the movie did not perform strongly at the box office upon its release.
- The plot's premise of strangers stranded in a stormy night has similarities to older Hindi films like 'Gumnaam' (1965).