Paapi - Ek Satya Katha(2013)
'Paapi - Ek Satya Katha' is a 2013 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Aziz Sejawal. The lead cast includes Arya Babbar as Rahul and Pooja Bharti as Pia. The story follows a small-town girl from Haridwar who falls in love with a man she meets on the internet. She marries him, but he assaults her on their wedding night. The film is based on a true incident and serves as a cautionary tale about online dating. It received mixed reviews for its performances but was noted for its bold subject matter. The movie was produced by Raj Entertainments and released in India on October 11, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 October 2013
- Director
- Aziz Sejawal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Pia, a young woman from a small town, meets Rahul on an internet chat site. She falls in love with him without ever seeing his face. Rahul promises to marry her and travels to Haridwar. They get married, but on their wedding night, Rahul reveals his true violent nature. Pia must find the strength to survive and seek justice.
“Love can be a dangerous trap.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was directed by Pawan S. Kaul, who is better known for his work as a cinematographer on movies like 'Ghayal' and 'Damini'.
- It was shot on location in Haridwar, capturing the real-life ghats and temples to add authenticity to the small-town setting.
- The movie's title 'Paapi - Ek Satya Katha' translates to 'Sinner - A True Story', suggesting it was inspired by real events.
- Actress Pooja Bisht, who played the lead role of Pia, was relatively new to Hindi cinema at the time of this film.
- The film highlights early 2010s internet romance scams, a topic less common in mainstream Bollywood crime dramas then.
- It had a limited theatrical release and received little attention from major critics or box office tracking.
- The soundtrack included a song by singer Shreya Ghoshal, though the music did not become widely popular.