Raaz(2002)
Raaz is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language supernatural horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu in lead roles, with Malini Sharma and Ashutosh Rana in supporting roles. The story follows Sanjana and Aditya, a married couple who retreat to Ooty to mend their broken relationship. Their new home is haunted by a vengeful spirit connected to a secret from Aditya's past. The film blends horror with romance and features a popular soundtrack by Nadeem-Shravan. It was the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2002 and received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Film. Raaz is widely regarded as a landmark film that revived the horror genre in Bollywood. It released on 1 February 2002.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Sanjana and Aditya go to Ooty to save their failing marriage. But their new bungalow is haunted by a ghost. Sanjana must uncover the dark secret Aditya is hiding before the spirit destroys them both.
“Some secrets never stay buried.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raaz
Cast reunions in this film: Mahesh Bhatt & Mukesh Bhatt (11 films together), Ashutosh Rana & Mukesh Bhatt (5 films together), Mahesh Bhatt & Pravin Bhatt (5 films together), Vikram Bhatt & Pravin Bhatt (5 films together), Bipasha Basu & Mahesh Bhatt (4 films together), and Bipasha Basu & Vikram Bhatt (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's iconic song 'Aapke Pyaar Mein' was originally composed for another movie but was later used in Raaz.
- Dino Morea, who played the male lead, was initially considered for a supporting role before being cast as the hero.
- Raaz was the first Bollywood horror film to be shot extensively in Ooty, using its foggy landscapes to create a spooky feel.
- The movie's success led to a trend of horror-thrillers in Bollywood, inspiring many similar films in the early 2000s.
- Bipasha Basu's character was written to be more assertive than typical horror heroines of that time, adding depth to the story.
- The film's climax scene in the church was shot in a real, centuries-old church in Ooty to enhance authenticity.
- Raaz was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2002, proving horror could be a commercial success in Bollywood.