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Shaitan(2011)

6.6/10
Hindi•121 mins•theatrical•

Shaitan is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Bejoy Nambiar in his feature debut. It stars Kalki Koechlin, Shiv Panditt, Gulshan Devaiah, Rajeev Khandelwal, Neil Bhoopalam, and Kirti Kulhari. The story follows five wealthy, drug-addicted friends who accidentally kill two people in a hit-and-run. To cover up the crime, they stage a fake kidnapping of one of their own. The plan spirals into violence, betrayal, and psychological breakdown. The film is noted for its experimental soundtrack, which blends jazz and retro Hindi songs, and for its stylized action sequences. It received positive reviews for its bold storytelling and technical craft. Shaitan was released on June 10, 2011, in India.

Director:Bejoy Nambiar
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
10 June 2011
Director
Bejoy Nambiar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

Five reckless friends accidentally kill two men while driving drunk. A corrupt cop agrees to hide the evidence for a huge bribe. Desperate for money, they fake the kidnapping of their own friend. But the plan unravels, leading to murder, betrayal, and a violent confrontation with an honest cop.

“The devil is inside all of us.”

Film Details

6.6Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date10 June 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As撒旦

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Shivani TanksaleAmy's Mother
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Kalki Koechlin, Actor in Shaitan
Kalki KoechlinActor
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Nikhil ChinapaInspector Sandeep
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Gulshan Devaiah, Actor in Shaitan
Gulshan DevaiahKaran "K.C." Chaudhary
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Rajit KapoorAmy's Father
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Shiv PandittDushyant "Dash" Sahu
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Neil Bhoopalam, Actor in Shaitan
Neil BhoopalamZubin Shroff
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Rajeev KhandelwalActor
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Kirti Kulhari, Actor in Shaitan
Kirti KulhariTanya Sharma
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Rajat Barmecha, Actor in Shaitan
Rajat BarmechaShomu
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Bejoy Nambiar, Director in Shaitan
Bejoy NambiarDirector
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Anurag Kashyap, Producer in Shaitan
Anurag KashyapCrew
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Megha RamaswamyCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Shaitan

Cast reunions in this film: Anurag Kashyap & Kalki Koechlin (2 films together).

Anurag Kashyap
Anurag KashyapProducer
2nd time
Kalki Koechlin
Kalki KoechlinActor
Anurag Kashyap × Kalki Koechlin — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title track 'Nadaan Parindey' was originally composed for the unreleased film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'.
  • Director Bejoy Nambiar first developed the story as a short film titled 'Rahu' during a filmmaking workshop.
  • Kalki Koechlin performed her own stunts for the climactic chase sequence on the Mumbai streets.
  • The film's gritty visual style was inspired by movies like 'City of God' and 'Trainspotting'.
  • It marked the Hindi film debut of actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who was already famous from TV.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, using a mix of handheld cameras for a raw feel.
  • A real police station in Mumbai was used for filming to add authenticity to the scenes.

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