Paap(2004)
'Paap' is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Pooja Bhatt in her directorial debut. The film stars John Abraham, Udita Goswami, Gulshan Grover, and Mohan Agashe. The story follows Kaaya, a young woman from the Spiti Valley who is tasked with bringing a reincarnated Buddhist child to a monastery. In Delhi, the child witnesses a police murder, forcing Kaaya to flee with an honest inspector named Shiven. The film is notable for its stark contrast between the peaceful Himalayan setting and the violent urban crime world. It received mixed critical reviews, with praise for its cinematography and direction but criticism for its screenplay. The soundtrack was a major highlight, marking the Bollywood debut of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with the hit 'Mann Ki Lagan'. The film was released on 30 January 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Pooja Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A young woman named Kaaya leaves her peaceful Himalayan home to bring a holy child to her monastery. In Delhi, the child witnesses a brutal murder by a powerful police commissioner. Kaaya must now flee with a wounded cop, Shiven, who is determined to protect the boy. Her simple world of prayer and duty is shattered by violence and a forbidden attraction.
“Is love a sin?”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Paap
Cast reunions in this film: Pooja Bhatt & Gulshan Grover (7 films together), and Gulshan Grover & John Abraham (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the remote Spiti Valley, with the crew facing extreme cold and high altitude challenges.
- Udita Goswami made her acting debut in this film after being discovered through a modeling contest.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by M.M. Kreem, known for his work in Telugu and Hindi cinema.
- It was one of the early digital films in India, shot using digital cameras to reduce costs.
- The story explores Buddhist themes, but it was not a major commercial success upon release.
- Pooja Bhatt directed the film and also played a small cameo role as a journalist.
- Some scenes were filmed in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila, a Tibetan refugee colony.