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Insaan Bana Shaitan(1992)

3.3/10
Hindi•149 mins•theatrical•

Insaan Bana Shaitan is a 1992 Hindi horror film directed by Mohan Bhakri. The lead cast includes Deepak Parashar, Sripradha, Javed Khan, and Shagufta Ali. The story follows Anand, a businessman who discovers his wife's affair with his best friend Javed. Consumed by rage, Anand turns to black magic to exact revenge. The film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the loss of humanity. It was produced by Dalwinder Sohal under Radhakrishna Films. The movie was released on 18 August 1992.

Director:Mohan Bhakri
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1992
Director
Mohan Bhakri
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
Rating
3.3/10

Storyline

Anand returns home early from a business trip to surprise his wife. Instead, he finds her in bed with his best friend Javed. Heartbroken and furious, Anand decides to destroy Javed. He uses black magic to become a devil. His revenge consumes him completely.

“When a man becomes a devil”

Film Details

3.3Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleInsaan Bana Shaitan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Deepak ParasharInspector
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Anil DhawanActor
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Jagdeep, Actor in Insaan Bana Shaitan
JagdeepActor
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AparajitaActor
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Shiva RindaniSunita's boyfriend
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Bharat KapoorSampat Rai
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Huma Khan, Actor in Insaan Bana Shaitan
Huma KhanChamelibai
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Sanjay JogRavi
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SripradhaActor
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Neelam MehraNamita Kapoor
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Mohan BhakriDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Insaan Bana Shaitan

Cast reunions in this film: Bharat Kapoor & Jagdeep (2 films together), and Jagdeep & Anil Dhawan (2 films together).

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Bharat KapoorActor
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Jagdeep
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Bharat Kapoor × Jagdeep — 2 films together →
Jagdeep
JagdeepActor
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Anil DhawanActor
Jagdeep × Anil Dhawan — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director Mohan Bhakri was also a prolific actor, often playing villainous roles in 1980s and 90s B-movies.
  • This horror movie was part of a wave of low-budget 'video horror' films that became popular for direct-to-VHS releases in India.
  • Actor Deepak Parashar, who plays Raja, was better known for his role in the controversial cult classic 'Patthar Ke Phool' (1991).
  • The film's title translates to 'Man Becomes Devil', a common theme in Indian horror exploring human corruption.
  • It was shot quickly on a modest budget, typical for the horror and action B-movies of its era aimed at the video circuit.
  • The haunted bungalow setting was a staple of Indian horror cinema, reminiscent of older films like 'Bees Saal Baad' (1962).
  • Despite its genre, the movie included several musical numbers, as was standard for most Hindi films of the time.

Frequently Asked Questions