Mangalsutra(1981)
Mangalsutra is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film directed by Vijay B. The film stars Rekha, Anant Nag, and Prema Narayan in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1979 Kannada film Naa Ninna Bidalaare. The story follows Gayetri, a devout wife, whose husband Vijay becomes possessed by the vengeful ghost of a woman he once rejected. The film explores themes of faith, marital loyalty, and supernatural revenge. It was released on April 10, 1981, and has a runtime of 121 minutes. The film is noted for its blend of horror and family drama, typical of Indian cinema in that era.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 1981
- Director
- Vijay B.
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy man named Vijay marries his childhood love Gayetri. But their happy marriage turns into a nightmare. Vijay is possessed by the ghost of Kamini, a woman he refused. The ghost wants revenge. Gayetri must use her faith and the power of her mangalsutra to save her husband.
“A sacred thread against a vengeful ghost.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mangalsutra
Cast reunions in this film: Om Shivpuri & Madan Puri (7 films together), Rekha & Jagdeep (5 films together), Rekha & Om Shivpuri (5 films together), Rekha & Madan Puri (4 films together), Jagdeep & Madan Puri (4 films together), and Rekha & Prema Narayan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mangalsutra: The Thread of Death' in some promotional material.
- It was one of the few horror films of its time to use a mangalsutra, a sacred marriage necklace, as a central cursed object.
- Actor Vijay Arora, who played the possessed Vijay, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this a rare villainous turn.
- The movie's director, Vijay B., also worked as an editor on several major Bollywood films in the 1970s.
- A subplot involving black magic rituals was toned down slightly to avoid heavy censorship issues.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, reportedly haunted, heritage bungalow in Mumbai to create atmosphere.
- Despite its thriller genre, the soundtrack included a popular romantic duet by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.