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Shaapit(2010)

3.7/10
Hindi•145 mins•theatrical•

Shaapit (2010) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic horror adventure film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Aditya Narayan in his acting debut as Aman, alongside Shweta Agarwal as Kaaya, Rahul Dev as Professor Pashupathi, and Shubh Joshi as Shubh. The story follows a 350-year-old curse that kills every woman in a royal family on her wedding night. Aman, a young man in love with Kaaya, must uncover the curse's origin and break it before the spirit claims them. The film blends horror with romance and adventure, featuring a haunted palace, black magic, and a climactic battle between good and evil. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its atmospheric setting and music. The film was produced by ASA Production & Enterprises and released on 19 March 2010.

Director:Vikram Bhatt
Filmed In:Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
19 March 2010
Director
Vikram Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

Aman loves Kaaya and wants to marry her. But her family hides a dark secret. A 350-year-old curse kills every woman in her family on her wedding night. The groom also dies. Aman must find the source of the curse and destroy the evil spirit before it is too late.

“Love will break the curse.”

Film Details

3.7Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 March 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShapam
Filmed InFilm City, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Aditya Narayan, Actor in Shaapit
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Shweta AgarwalActor
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Rahul Dev, Actor in Shaapit
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Shubh JoshiActor
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Prithvi ZutshiAman's Father
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Natasha SinhaRani Mohini
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Murali Sharma, Actor in Shaapit
Murali SharmaKaaya's Father
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Nishigandha WadKaaya's Mother
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Pravin BhattCrew
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Najam SherazMusic
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Vikram Bhatt, Director in Shaapit
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Shaapit

Cast reunions in this film: Rahul Dev & Vikram Bhatt (5 films together), Vikram Bhatt & Pravin Bhatt (5 films together), and Nishigandha Wad & Murali Sharma (2 films together).

Rahul Dev
Rahul DevActor
5th time
Vikram Bhatt
Vikram BhattDirector
Rahul Dev × Vikram Bhatt — 5 films together →
Vikram Bhatt
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Pravin BhattDirector of Photography
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Nishigandha WadActor
2nd time
Murali Sharma
Murali SharmaActor
Nishigandha Wad × Murali Sharma — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Shaapit' means 'cursed' in Hindi, reflecting the movie's central theme.
  • It was the third film in director Vikram Bhatt's horror trilogy after '1920' and 'Haunted'.
  • Actor Aditya Narayan, who played the lead, is primarily known as a playback singer and TV host.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real heritage locations in Rajasthan to create an eerie atmosphere.
  • It underperformed at the box office, failing to match the success of Vikram Bhatt's earlier horror films.
  • The curse in the plot is tied to a 'bali' or sacrificial ritual, a common trope in Indian horror folklore.
  • Special effects were used minimally, relying more on atmospheric tension and practical sets for scares.

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