Junoon(1992)
Junoon is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language fantasy horror film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Rahul Roy as Vikram, Pooja Bhatt as Dr. Nita, and Avinash Wadhawan as Ravi. The story follows Vikram, a wealthy hunter who is attacked by a cursed tiger and subsequently transforms into a tiger himself during every full moon. The narrative centers on his wife Nita and her former lover Ravi as they race to find a way to break the curse. The film is notable for being one of the earliest Bollywood horror films to employ foreign technicians for its special effects, with several scenes shot at Pinewood Studios in London. It received a mixed critical response but is remembered for its music and the performance of Rahul Roy. The movie was released on September 18, 1992, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Robin Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A wealthy hunter named Vikram is mauled by a cursed tiger. He survives, but the tiger's spirit enters his body. Now, every full moon, he transforms into a bloodthirsty tiger. His new wife, Dr. Nita, discovers his dark secret. She must team up with her former love to find a way to stop him before he kills again.
“The beast within will hunt tonight.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Junoon
Trivia
- The film's title 'Junoon' means 'obsession' in Hindi, reflecting the villain's relentless pursuit of the heroine.
- It was one of the early horror films in Bollywood to blend a romantic storyline with supernatural elements.
- Actor Rahul Roy, known for his romantic roles, played the villainous vampire-like character Vikram.
- The movie was released during a period when Bollywood was experimenting with horror-thriller genres in the early 1990s.
- Some scenes were shot in real hospital settings to add authenticity to the surgeon protagonist's workplace.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, included songs that became popular despite the movie's moderate box office performance.
- It features a rare Bollywood plot where the antagonist is a supernatural being posing as a wealthy suitor.