Inteha(2003)
Inteha (2003) is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Ashmit Patel, Vidya Malvade, and Nauheed Cyrusi in their debut roles. Set in the hill town of Koti (filmed in Ooty), the story follows Nandini Saxena who moves there to care for her younger sister Tina after their father's death. When Tina falls for a mysterious stranger named Ranbir, Nandini suspects he has a dark past. A hotel murder confirms her fears, and she risks her life to uncover his true identity. The film received negative reviews from critics, with Taran Adarsh giving it one star out of five. It collected ₹1.97 crore net in India and ₹2.99 crore worldwide. The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik with lyrics by Rahat Indori, Praveen Bhardwaj, and Dev Kohli. Inteha was released on 24 October 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
After their father dies, Nandini moves to a hill town to protect her rebellious younger sister Tina. Tina falls for a mysterious stranger named Ranbir. Nandini suspects he is hiding a dangerous secret. A murder in a hotel forces Nandini to investigate Ranbir's past. She must save her sister before it is too late.
“Love can blind you. Truth will set you free.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai' before being renamed to 'Inteha'.
- Director Vikram Bhatt shot the entire film in just 28 days to meet a tight production schedule.
- Actress Isha Koppikar, who played Nandini, was primarily known for dance numbers and this was a rare dramatic role for her.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai', composed by Nikhil-Vinay, which did not feature in the final cut.
- It was one of several early 2000s thrillers by Vikram Bhatt exploring themes of obsession and mistaken identity.
- The film underperformed at the box office, overshadowed by bigger releases like 'Koi... Mil Gaya' the same year.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in Mussoorie, a hill station rarely used for Hindi thrillers at the time.