Pyasa Shaitan(1984)

Storyline

A demon needs to kill seven young women to become immortal. He meets an old man who has been praying to Satan for years and also wants to stay young forever. The demon makes a deal, giving the man temporary youth that will become permanent after the seventh sacrifice.

“Seven sacrifices for eternal youth. One man's dark bargain.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

#1

S

ShobhalataActor

→

#2

J

JoginderActor

→#3

M

Madhu MalhotraActor

→#4

Kamal HaasanActor

→#5

J

Joginder ShellyActor

→#6

B

Beena BanerjeeActor

→

#7

K

Kuthiravattam PappuActor

→

#8

J

JoginderDirector

→

Trivia

• This was one of the few Hindi horror films starring South Indian superstar Kamal Haasan.
• Director Joginder Shelly also played the main villain, Shaitan, in the film.
• The film's plot of sacrificing seven women for immortality mirrors folklore themes common in regional Indian cinema.
• It was released during a peak period for low-budget horror films in Bollywood, often called the 'video era'.
• The movie is an example of a genre mashup, combining horror with elements of a deal-with-the-devil story.
• Actor Joginder was better known as a filmmaker and producer, making his lead acting role here unusual.
• The film's title translates to 'Thirsty Devil', highlighting the antagonist's supernatural craving.