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Vaada(2005)

4.9/10
Hindi•122 mins•theatrical•

Vaada (2005) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Satish Kaushik. The lead cast includes Arjun Rampal, Ameesha Patel, and Zayed Khan. The story follows a blind businessman whose wife is found dead, leading to a complex investigation involving her possessive ex-boyfriend. The film is a remake of the 2000 Tamil film Sabhash. It was released on 7 January 2005 and received mixed reviews from critics. The soundtrack was composed by Himesh Reshammiya.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2005
Director
Satish Kaushik
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

Rahul is a blind businessman whose wife Pooja is found dead. The police suspect murder. All evidence points to Karan, Rahul's business partner and Pooja's ex-boyfriend. But Karan claims he is being framed. As the investigation deepens, secrets about love, betrayal, and a hidden promise come to light.

“A promise can be deadly.”

Film Details

4.9Rating
122Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovebetrayalidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
Arjun Rampal, Actor in Vaada
Arjun RampalActor
→#2
Ameesha Patel, Actor in Vaada
Ameesha PatelActor
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Z
Zayed KhanActor
→#4
Alok Nath, Actor in Vaada
Alok NathActor
→#5
Rakesh Bedi, Actor in Vaada
Rakesh BediActor
→#6
Satish Kaushik, Director in Vaada
Satish KaushikDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaada

Cast reunions in this film: Alok Nath & Rakesh Bedi (5 films together), Ameesha Patel & Arjun Rampal (4 films together), Satish Kaushik & Alok Nath (4 films together), Satish Kaushik & Rakesh Bedi (3 films together), Ameesha Patel & Alok Nath (2 films together), and Arjun Rampal & Rakesh Bedi (2 films together).

Alok Nath
Alok NathActor
5th time
Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh BediActor
Alok Nath × Rakesh Bedi — 5 films together →
Ameesha Patel
Ameesha PatelActor
4th time
Arjun Rampal
Arjun RampalActor
Ameesha Patel × Arjun Rampal — 4 films together →
Satish Kaushik
Satish KaushikDirector
4th time
Alok Nath
Alok NathActor
Satish Kaushik × Alok Nath — 4 films together →
Satish Kaushik
Satish KaushikDirector
3rd time
Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh BediActor
Satish Kaushik × Rakesh Bedi — 3 films together →
Ameesha Patel
Ameesha PatelActor
2nd time
Alok Nath
Alok NathActor
Ameesha Patel × Alok Nath — 2 films together →
Arjun Rampal
Arjun RampalActor
2nd time
Rakesh Bedi
Rakesh BediActor
Arjun Rampal × Rakesh Bedi — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vaada' means 'promise' in Hindi, reflecting the central theme of marital vows.
  • Director Satish Kaushik also played a small role as a doctor in the movie.
  • It was one of the early Bollywood films to explore the theme of a blind protagonist in a romantic thriller.
  • The movie's soundtrack included a song 'Tere Bin' sung by popular playback singer Sonu Nigam.
  • Actor Arjun Rampal, who played Karan, was reportedly considered for his intense and obsessive character role.
  • The film was shot in India and abroad, with some scenes filmed in picturesque international locations.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, 'Vaada' did not perform well at the box office upon release.

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