Gayab(2004)
Gayab is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language supernatural black comedy film directed by Prawaal Raman and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor as Vishnu Prasad Singh, a neglected young man who gains the power of invisibility after wishing for it. Antara Mali plays Mohini, the woman he loves, while Raghubir Yadav and Rasika Joshi portray his parents. The story follows Vishnu as he uses his invisible powers to win Mohini's affection, only to find himself hunted by the police. The film blends comedy, fantasy, and thriller elements, drawing comparisons to the Hollywood film Hollow Man. It was released on 16 July 2004 in India and received mixed reviews, with a 4.4/10 rating on IMDb.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Prawaal Raman
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A lonely young man named Vishnu feels invisible to everyone around him. After wishing on a strange idol, he actually becomes invisible. He uses his new power to get closer to the girl he loves, but his actions attract the attention of the police. Now Vishnu must choose between using his power for selfish reasons or giving it up to find true happiness.
“What would you do if you were invisible?”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gayab
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Amar Mohile (8 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Antara Mali (6 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Govind Namdeo (3 films together), and Raghubir Yadav & Govind Namdeo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gayab' means 'missing' or 'disappeared' in Hindi, directly linking to the main character's invisibility.
- Director Prawaal Raman later gained recognition for his work in the acclaimed horror anthology 'Darna Mana Hai' and its sequel.
- The film's special effects for the invisibility scenes were considered ambitious for a mid-2000s Bollywood production.
- Actor Tusshar Kapoor, who plays the lead, was reportedly chosen for his ability to portray a relatable, everyday character.
- The movie includes a cameo appearance by actor Antara Mali, who was known for her roles in offbeat films at the time.
- It was released around the same time as several other Bollywood fantasy films, facing tough competition at the box office.
- The soundtrack featured music by composer Shamir Tandon, who was relatively new to the film industry at that time.