Sheesha(2005)
'Sheesha' (transl. The Mirror) is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language psychological erotic thriller film directed by Ashu Trikha. It stars Neha Dhupia in a dual role as twin sisters Sia and Ria Malhotra, alongside Sonu Sood and Vivek Shauq. The story follows a wealthy Bangkok businesswoman who marries a man she trusts to care for her deaf and mute sister, only to discover his predatory nature. The film is a remake of the Tamil film 'Vaalee' (1999) and was produced by Guddu Dhanoa and Sunil Saini under the Rama Entertainment banner. It received predominantly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its direction, screenplay, and performances, though Neha Dhupia's screen presence was noted. The film was released in India on February 11, 2005, with an estimated budget of ₹5.5 crore.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Ashu Trikha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A wealthy businesswoman in Bangkok falls in love and marries a charming man. She must leave her deaf and mute twin sister in his care while she travels abroad. The husband hides a dark secret that threatens the sister's safety.
“When trust becomes a deadly mirror.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sheesha
Cast reunions in this film: Sonu Sood & Neha Dhupia (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in Bangkok, Thailand, which was unusual for a Hindi movie at the time.
- Actress Neha Dhupia played the dual role of the twins Sia and Ria, marking one of her early leading performances.
- The movie's title 'Sheesha', meaning mirror, symbolically reflects the twin sisters and their contrasting lives.
- Director Ashu Trikha is the son of veteran director O.P. Ralhan, continuing a family filmmaking tradition.
- The film faced criticism for its dark and controversial plot involving disability and exploitation.
- It was one of the last films to feature actor Sonu Sood in a supporting role before his rise to fame in the 2010s.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand Raj Anand, included a popular remix of the 1980s song 'Dilbar Mere'.