Hawas(2004)
Hawas is a 2004 Indian Hindi erotic thriller film directed by Karan Razdan. The lead cast includes Meghna Naidu, Shawar Ali, and Tarun Arora. The story follows a lonely married woman in Dubai who begins a dangerous affair with a charming stranger. Her husband discovers the betrayal, leading to an accidental murder and a police chase. The film is an official adaptation of the 2002 American film Unfaithful. It received negative reviews from critics and holds a 3.0 rating on IMDb. The soundtrack by Daboo Malik, particularly the song 'Teri Chahat Mein', gained moderate popularity. The film was released in India on March 26, 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, ShemarooMe, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Karan Razdan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A bored young wife living in Dubai starts a secret affair with a handsome playboy. Her busy husband grows suspicious and discovers the truth. When he confronts the lover, a violent fight ends in murder. Now the couple must run from the police while dealing with their broken marriage.
“Lust can destroy everything you love.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Hawas: The Dirty Picture' but was renamed to avoid confusion with another movie.
- It was shot almost entirely in Dubai, which was rare for Hindi films at that time.
- The director, Karan Razdan, also wrote the story and screenplay for the movie.
- The film's soundtrack included a song by the popular singer Sunidhi Chauhan.
- It was released alongside several big-budget films, which affected its box office performance.
- The movie faced censorship challenges due to its bold themes and intimate scenes.
- Some scenes were inspired by real-life stories of expatriate life in the Middle East.