Veerana(1988)
Veerana is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language erotic supernatural horror film directed by Shyam and Tulsi Ramsay. The film stars Jasmin, Hemant Birje, Sahila Chadha, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The story follows a young woman named Jasmin who becomes possessed by the spirit of a dead witch. The witch forces her to seduce and kill men in a remote village. The film is notable for its cult status and success on home video. It is considered one of the most iconic Ramsay Brothers films. Veerana was released in May 1988 after censorship cuts.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 May 1988
- Director
- Shyam Ramsay
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A beautiful young woman named Jasmin is possessed by a vengeful witch. The witch uses her body to seduce and kill innocent men. Her family must fight to save her and destroy the evil spirit. Can they break the curse before it is too late?
“The witch is back for blood.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veerana
Cast reunions in this film: Shyam Ramsay & Tulsi Ramsay (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (6 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Vijayendra Ghatge (5 films together), Gulshan Grover & Shyam Ramsay (2 films together), Gulshan Grover & Satish Shah (2 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Hemant Birje (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Veerana' means 'wilderness' or 'desolation' in Hindi, setting the tone for its remote, eerie locations.
- It was part of a wave of Ramsay Brothers horror films that often reused the same haunted mansion set, giving them a familiar visual style.
- Actress Jasmin played the dual role of the possessed girl and her lookalike ancestor, a common trope in Ramsay horror movies.
- The film's soundtrack, including the song 'Aaja Aaja', was composed by the popular music director Bappi Lahari.
- A sequel titled 'Veerana 2' was announced years later but never materialized into an actual film.
- The movie helped solidify the Ramsay Brothers' reputation for mixing horror with bold scenes, a formula popular in the 1980s.
- Despite its horror label, the film includes typical Bollywood elements like musical numbers and family drama subplots.