100 Days(1991)
'100 Days' is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by an uncredited director. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Moon Moon Sen, and Javed Jaffrey. The story follows Devi, a young woman with extrasensory perception who has visions of future deaths. After her sister Rama is murdered, Devi marries Ram Kumar and moves into the mansion where Rama’s body is hidden. The film combines supernatural elements with a murder mystery and a smuggling subplot. It was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Laxmikant Berde. The film was a commercial success and ran for multiple weeks in Mumbai theatres.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Parto Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Devi has a terrifying gift: she sees future deaths in her visions. When her sister Rama is murdered, Devi knows the truth but cannot prove it. Years later, she marries a wealthy man and moves into his mansion — the same house where Rama’s body is hidden. As Devi uncovers clues, she realizes the killer is closer than she ever imagined.
“She sees death before it happens.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 100 Days
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Madhuri Dixit (9 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Laxmikant Berde (4 films together), Jackie Shroff & Partho Ghosh (3 films together), Jackie Shroff & Moon Moon Sen (2 films together), and Javed Jaffrey & Moon Moon Sen (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Sau Din', but it was changed to '100 Days' for its international release.
- Madhuri Dixit was initially considered for the lead role before it went to debutante Juhi Chawla.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Raamlaxman, known for his work in 'Maine Pyar Kiya'.
- This was one of the earliest mainstream Hindi films to feature a protagonist with psychic abilities as a central plot device.
- Parts of the film were shot at real heritage bungalows in Mumbai to create the eerie atmosphere of the disputed house.
- The film's climax involving the hidden wall was inspired by a famous urban legend about concealed rooms.
- Despite being a thriller, the movie included several romantic songs that became popular on radio at the time.