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Saaya(2003)
Hindi122 mins
Saaya (2003) is a 122-minute Hindi film directed by Anurag Basu. Starring Sadiya Siddiqui, Anurag Basu and Raj Zutshi. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Saaya stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2003.
Director:Anurag Basu
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A wealthy woman named Tanya loses her husband. She falls for a doctor, Akash, but he marries another woman named Maya. After Maya reportedly dies, Tanya tries to comfort Akash, but he remains obsessed, believing Maya is still alive and calling to him.
“When love haunts the living.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
122Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitysurvivalcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Saaya: Shadow of Death' but was shortened to just 'Saaya' for release.
- Anurag Basu directed this film while also acting in it, playing a small role as a doctor.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which was rare for Hindi horror films at the time.
- It was shot in picturesque locations in Himachal Pradesh, including Manali, to create a haunting, misty atmosphere.
- The film faced delays in release and underwent several edits to tone down its horror elements for censors.
- John Abraham and Tara Sharma were both relatively new actors when cast, with John having only one prior major film.
- Despite being a horror mystery, the story was inspired by themes of love and loss rather than traditional ghost tales.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Saaya
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