Pyasi Nigahen(1990)
Pyasi Nigahen is a 1990 Hindi thriller film directed by Kesar Matharu. The cast includes Ajinkya Deo, Sahila Chaddha, Bharat Kapoor, and Annu Kapoor. The story follows a masked murderer terrorizing a city by killing young women. Inspector Ajinkya Deo leads the investigation, which takes a supernatural turn when a local tantrik offers help. The film blends police procedural with horror elements. It was produced by Prakash Agarwal with dialogue by Sardar Sohi. The runtime is 2 hours and 7 minutes. The film is notable for its suspenseful atmosphere and Annu Kapoor's memorable performance as the villainous tantrik.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Kesar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A masked killer stalks and murders women in a terrified city. Inspector Ajinkya Deo is assigned to catch the elusive murderer. With no clues, the police turn to a local tantrik who claims to have supernatural powers. But the holy man may be hiding a dark secret.
“When the holy man is the hunter”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Kesar was a former assistant to filmmaker Shyam Ramsay, known for his horror movies.
- Pyasi Nigahen was part of a wave of low-budget horror thrillers in the late 80s and early 90s, often shot quickly.
- The movie features actor Raza Murad in a key role, who was a familiar face in many villainous or authoritative parts.
- Its title translates to 'Thirsty Eyes', a common dramatic phrase in Hindi pulp and horror of that era.
- The film's promotional material heavily featured the masked killer, a typical marketing tactic for such thrillers.
- Like many B-movies of its time, it likely had a limited theatrical run before the home video market.
- The plot involving a tantrik reflects the popularity of occult themes in Indian horror cinema during that period.