Woh Phir Aayegi(1988)
Woh Phir Aayegi is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by B.R. Ishara. It stars Rajesh Khanna, Farha Naaz, Moon Moon Sen, and Shekhar Suman. The story follows Aarti, a young woman possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered woman named Asha. Her husband Raju fights to save her from the supernatural force. The film is a remake of the 1978 Malayalam film of the same name. It was noted for its emotional horror approach rather than relying solely on visual scares. The movie received mixed reviews upon release but later gained a cult following among classic Bollywood horror fans. It was released in theaters in 1988.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- B.R. Ishara
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
Aarti moves to the city for a job against her parents' wishes. Soon after, she is possessed by the spirit of a murdered woman named Asha. Asha wants revenge on her killers. Aarti's husband Raju must find a way to free her before she is lost forever.
“Some spirits never rest.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Woh Phir Aayegi
Cast reunions in this film: Rajesh Khanna & Satyendra Kapoor (7 films together), Satyendra Kapoor & Iftekhar (7 films together), Beena Banerjee & Satyendra Kapoor (4 films together), Beena Banerjee & Farha Naaz (4 films together), Rajesh Khanna & Iftekhar (3 films together), and Satyendra Kapoor & Farha Naaz (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1982 American horror movie 'The Entity', which also deals with a woman being tormented by a supernatural force.
- Director B.R. Ishara was known for bold, offbeat films, but this was one of his few forays into the horror genre.
- Actress Smita Patil was initially considered for the lead role before it went to newcomer Shabana Azmi's look-alike, Sangeeta Bijlani.
- The movie's title song 'Woh Phir Aayegi' became a popular radio hit, despite the film's average box office performance.
- It features special effects typical of 1980s Hindi horror, like simple optical overlays to show the ghost's presence.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to depict the ancient temple ruins central to the story.
- This was one of the early horror films to blend revenge themes with possession, a concept later used in many Bollywood movies.