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Murder(2004)

5.6/10
Hindi•130 mins•theatrical•

Murder is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Mallika Sherawat, and Ashmit Patel in lead roles. The story follows Simran, a lonely housewife who begins an affair with her ex-boyfriend Sunny while married to workaholic Sudhir. Set in Bangkok, Thailand, the film explores themes of betrayal, guilt, and obsession. It is a remake of the American film Unfaithful. Murder received mixed reviews from critics but became a major commercial success, earning super hit status at the box office. The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, was the fourth highest-selling album of 2004 in India. The film launched the careers of Hashmi and Sherawat and spawned a franchise with two sequels. It was released on 2 April 2004.

Director:Anurag Basu
Filmed In:Bangkok, Thailand
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Anurag Basu
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Simran is a lonely housewife stuck in a passionless marriage. She meets her ex-boyfriend Sunny and starts a secret affair. Her husband Sudhir discovers the betrayal and confronts Sunny. A violent fight leads to a supposed murder. But nothing is as it seems in this twisted tale of love and revenge.

“Love can be deadly.”

Film Details

5.6Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMurder 1 · हत्या
Filmed InBangkok, Thailand

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
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Kashmera ShahSpecial Appearance in Song 'Dil Ko Hazaar'
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#2
Emraan Hashmi, Actor in Murder
Emraan HashmiSunny
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Ashmit Patel, Actor in Murder
Ashmit PatelSudhir
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#4
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Prantik ShahPratik
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#5
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Surabhi VanzaraRadhika
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#6
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Krish ChawlaKabir Sehgal
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#7
Mallika Sherawat, Actor in Murder
Mallika SherawatSimran
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Raj ZutshiInspector Rajvir Singh
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Indira RoyRaj
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Sheeba Chaddha, Actor in Murder
Sheeba ChaddhaNargis Mehmood
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Anurag BasuDirector
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Mukesh BhattCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Murder

Cast reunions in this film: Emraan Hashmi & Mukesh Bhatt (12 films together).

Emraan Hashmi
Emraan HashmiActor
12th time
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Mukesh BhattProducer
Emraan Hashmi × Mukesh Bhatt — 12 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was an official remake of the 2004 Hollywood film 'Unfaithful', starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane.
  • Mallika Sherawat performed her own stunts for the film's action sequences, including a fight scene in a bathroom.
  • The song 'Bheegey Hont Tere' was originally composed for another film but was later included in 'Murder'.
  • Director Anurag Basu also wrote the film's screenplay while he was recovering from a serious illness.
  • The film's success helped popularize the 'erotic thriller' genre in Hindi cinema during the early 2000s.
  • It was one of the first Bollywood films to be shot extensively in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • The movie faced censorship challenges due to its bold scenes but still became a box office hit.

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