A Flat(2010)
A Flat is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by Hemant Madhukar and produced by Anjum Rizvi. The film stars Jimmy Shergill, Sanjay Suri, Hazel Croney, and Kaveri Jha. The story follows Rahul Verma, a man who returns from the United States to reunite with his girlfriend. He buys a flat that is haunted by the ghost of a woman murdered by her husband. The ghost traps Rahul inside and forces him to uncover the truth about her death. The film is noted for its predictable plot and heavy reliance on horror clichés. It received negative reviews from critics and audiences, with an IMDb rating of 4.4. The music, composed by various artists, was praised for songs like 'Dil Kashi' and 'Meetha Sa'. The film was released on November 12, 2010, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 November 2010
- Director
- Raaj Verma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Rahul returns from the US to marry his girlfriend Preeti. He buys a new flat, but soon strange events trap him inside. His father dies, Preeti disappears, and a vengeful ghost haunts him. Rahul must uncover the ghost's dark past to escape alive.
“Someone else's past can change your future.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for A Flat
Cast reunions in this film: Jimmy Shergill & Sanjay Suri (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'The Flat' but was shortened to 'A Flat' for release.
- It was shot almost entirely in a single apartment set to create a claustrophobic feel.
- Actor Jimmy Shergill was cast as the lead after the director saw his work in 'Tanu Weds Manu'.
- The movie's ghost character was inspired by classic Bollywood horror films of the 1980s.
- It had a limited theatrical release and later gained a cult following on television and DVD.
- The director used practical effects for the ghost scenes instead of heavy CGI.
- Some scenes were improvised to make the interactions between Rahul and the ghost feel more natural.