Manoranjan(2022)

Storyline

An 18-year-old man visits a seemingly normal couple. As he spends time with them, their stories about their family start to conflict and don't add up. The situation gradually becomes strange and unsettling.

“A family's secrets turn a simple visit into a chilling mystery.”

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Cast & Crew

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Gul PanagLalita Shukla

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Mihir AhujaChirag Chaudhary

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Satyajit SharmaSatyanarayan Shukla

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Akshita AroraMaaji

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Suhail TatariDirector

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Sukhmani SadanaCrew

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Manoranjan' translates to 'entertainment', which is an ironic contrast to its dark and mysterious plot.
• Director Suhail Tatari is better known as a cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Manto' and 'Mukkabaaz'.
• The movie was shot in just 21 days, mostly in a single house to create a claustrophobic atmosphere.
• It was originally planned for a theatrical release but premiered directly on the streaming platform ZEE5.
• The film uses minimal background music, relying on ambient sounds to build tension and suspense.
• Actor Sharib Hashmi, who plays the husband, is also known for his comic roles in films like 'Filmistaan'.
• The story is inspired by real-life accounts of families hiding secrets, though it adds supernatural elements.