Nigahen: Nagina Part II(1989)
Nigahen: Nagina Part II is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language fantasy film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The film stars Sridevi in a dual role as mother Rajni and daughter Neelam, alongside Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, and Pran. It is the sequel to the 1986 film Nagina. The story follows Neelam, who returns to her ancestral village and falls in love with Anand, unaware he is cursed by a tantric named Gorakhnath. The tantric seeks a magical gem that only Neelam can locate. The film blends romance, black magic, and snake mythology. Sridevi's transformation into a Nagin in the climax is a highlight. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film was released on August 11, 1989.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 19 July 1989
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A young woman named Neelam returns to her village after her parents die. She falls in love with a charming stranger named Anand. But Anand is secretly working for an evil tantric who wants a magical gem. Neelam must uncover her mother's hidden powers to save Anand and defeat the dark magic.
“The daughter of the Nagin returns”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nigahen: Nagina Part II
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together), Gulshan Grover & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Anupam Kher & Sunny Deol (17 films together), Aruna Irani & Jagdeep (16 films together), Anupam Kher & Aruna Irani (13 films together), and Anupam Kher & Sridevi (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a direct sequel to 'Nagina' but changed its story and title during production.
- It was one of the few Hindi films to use animatronic snakes for special effects in the late 1980s.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real temple in Rajasthan, not on a studio set.
- Actress Sridevi was first considered for the lead role before it went to Anu Aggarwal.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, who also did the music for 'Nagina'.
- It performed poorly at the box office, ending the planned 'Nagina' film series.
- A snake charmer was kept on set during filming to handle live snakes safely.