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Khoon Ki Pyasi(1996)

4.1/10
Hindi117 minstheatrical

Khoon Ki Pyasi is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by K.C. Handra. The cast includes Rita Bhaduri, Ramesh Goyal, Javed Khan, and Arun Mathur. The story follows Parvati, a woman possessed by a demon that forces her to kill and drink human blood. A holy man named Baba attempts to exorcise the spirit and save her. The film is known for its low-budget special effects and campy horror style. It received poor reviews for its acting and visual effects but has gained a cult following among fans of vintage Bollywood horror. The runtime is 117 minutes. The film was produced by Singh & Co. and released in India.

Director:K.C. Handra
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
K.C. Handra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A kind woman named Parvati becomes possessed by an ancient demon. The demon makes her kill people and drink their blood. A holy man named Baba must fight the evil spirit to save her soul and stop the killings.

Her thirst will never be quenched.

Film Details

4.1Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleKhoon Ki Pyasi

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
A
Arun MathurServant
#2
R
Ramesh GoyalActor
#3
J
Javed KhanActor
#4
R
Rita BhaduriActor
#5
B
Babbanlal YadavDhaniram
#6
S
SripradhaRadha
#7
S
Shiva RindaniSurinder
#8
S
Seema Vaz(as Seema)
#9
K
K.C. HandraDirector

Trivia

  • The film's director K.C. Handra is also credited as the film's writer and producer.
  • It was one of the few horror films from the mid-90s to feature a female demon as the central monster.
  • The movie's special effects for the heart-ripping scenes were considered graphic for its time in Indian cinema.
  • Actor Raza Murad, known for playing villains, appears in a supporting role in this horror film.
  • The film's title translates to 'Thirsty for Blood', directly linking to the demon's motive.
  • It was released during a period when horror films in India often blended mythology with modern settings.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shyam-Surender, a duo not widely known for horror film scores.

Frequently Asked Questions