Pyaasi Atma(1988)
Pyaasi Atma is a 1988 Hindi horror film directed by Kanti Shah. The lead cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Dharmendra, and Ramya Krishna. The story follows a village girl who is murdered and returns as a vengeful ghost. She seeks revenge against the cruel landlord who killed her. The hero Vijay helps the ghost find peace while fighting the landlord's tyranny. The film is known for its over-the-top action, horror elements, and B-grade production values. It shares its story and characters with Kanti Shah's later cult film Gunda. The movie was released in India in 1988 and remains popular among fans of retro Bollywood horror.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Ismail Inamdar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young village girl is raped and killed by a powerful landlord. Her spirit becomes a vengeful ghost. A brave outsider named Vijay arrives in the village. He falls in love with a local girl and challenges the landlord. The ghost begins killing the landlord's men one by one. Vijay must help the ghost get justice before more innocent people die.
“Her thirst can only be quenched by blood”
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Trivia
- The film's director Ismail Inamdar was known for his work in stunt and action films, making this a rare romantic drama in his filmography.
- The movie's title 'Pyaasi Atma' translates to 'Thirsty Soul', reflecting the lead character's longing.
- It was produced by Ramesh S. Taurani under the banner Tips Industries, a company better known for its music label.
- The film is an adaptation of a Gujarati stage play, which was popular in the 1980s.
- Actor Ashok Kumar, a veteran star, makes a special appearance, adding a touch of old-generation charm.
- Despite its romantic theme, the film performed poorly at the box office and is largely forgotten today.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the music did not become popular.