Bhoot(2003)
Bhoot is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The ensemble cast includes Ajay Devgn, Urmila Matondkar, Nana Patekar, Rekha, Fardeen Khan, and Tanuja. The story follows a couple who move into a Mumbai apartment haunted by the ghost of a murdered woman. The ghost possesses the wife to seek revenge against her killer. The film was a box office hit and received critical acclaim for Matondkar's performance. It won several awards, including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Bhoot is widely regarded as a landmark film in Bollywood horror. It was released on 30 May 2003.
Bhoot is streaming on VI Movies and TV and JioHotstar since 30 November 2003.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, JioHotstar, MX Player, ShemarooMe, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 30 November 2003
- Theatrical Release
- 30 May 2003
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Vishal and Swati Bhatia rent a cheap apartment in Mumbai. They do not know the previous tenant killed her son and herself. Soon, Swati begins acting strangely. She is possessed by the ghost of the dead woman. Vishal must find the truth behind the death to save his wife.
“The dead do not rest.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhoot
Cast reunions in this film: Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Ajay Devgan (4 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Seema Biswas (3 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Fardeen Khan (3 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Fardeen Khan (3 films together), and Nana Patekar & Ram Gopal Varma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhoot' means 'ghost' in Hindi, but it was also the nickname of director Ram Gopal Varma's late friend.
- The apartment building used for filming was the real-life 'Hamilton Court' in Mumbai, known for its eerie reputation.
- Actress Urmila Matondkar reportedly performed her own stunts, including a scene where she is dragged across the floor.
- The film's sound design, especially the ghost's whispering, was heavily praised for creating a chilling atmosphere.
- It was one of the first major Bollywood horror films to use a contemporary urban setting instead of a haunted palace or village.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, long take to maintain tension, a technique Varma often used.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success and inspired a spiritual sequel, 'Bhoot Returns', in 2012.