Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Adult, Drama, Suspense |
| Release date | 30 January 2015 |
| Running time | 2hr 2min |
| Certificate | A |
| Starring | Ali Fazal Sapna Pabbi Gurmeet Choudhary |
| Directed by | Karan Darra |
| Written by | Vikram Bhatt |
| Produced by | Mahesh Bhatt (Presenter) Mukesh Bhatt |
| Cinematography by | Nigam Bomzan |
| Edited by | Kuldip K. Mehan |
| Music by | Songs: Jeet Gannguli Ankit Tiwari Bobby Imraan Navad Zafar Background Score: Raju Singh |
| Production Company | Vishesh Films |
| Distributor | Fox Star Studios |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹19.50 crore (US$2.3 million) |
Cast & Characters:
- Sapna Pabbi as Meera Sharma Dhanrajgir, a beautiful but mysterious lady who runs a hotel in Kashmir. She lives a lonely and worthless life as Jaidev’s Widow until she meets Kabir and falls in love with him.
- Ali Fazal as Kabir Malhotra, a lonely novelist who searches for an inspiring story; meets Meera and falls in love with her. He vows to protect her from the evil spirit.
- Gurmeet Choudhary as Jaidev Dhanrajgir, Meera’s devil worshipping husband, who bonds her even after his death as an evil spirit.
- Vikram Bhatt as Kabir’s editor/friend
- Debina Bonnerjee as Simran, Kabir’s ex-girlfriend
- Vinod Rawat as the good spirit
Storyline:
The film follows Kabir Malhotra (Ali Fazal), a novelist who, after a failed relationship, seeks inspiration in the serene yet eerie landscapes of Kashmir. He checks into a secluded hotel run by Meera (Sapna Pabbi), who lives with her bedridden husband, Jaidev (Gurmeet Choudhary). As Kabir becomes infatuated with Meera, he discovers that she has not left the hotel for two years and that there are strange occurrences linked to her husband’s spirit.
The narrative unfolds as Kabir tries to uncover the dark secrets surrounding Meera’s past and the supernatural elements that haunt the hotel. The film explores themes of love, desire, and the impact of unresolved pasts on present relationships.
About Movie:
Khamoshiyan is a Hindi romantic thriller horror film directed by Karan Darra in his directorial debut and written by Vikram Bhatt. The film was produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner.
Khamoshiyan was initially scheduled for release on January 23, 2015, but was postponed to January 30, 2015. The film was shot in various locations, including South Africa, due to flooding in Kashmir during production. The music for the film was composed by Jeet Ganguly, Ankit Tiwari, and others, contributing significantly to its atmosphere.
Upon release, Khamoshiyan received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its music and performances, particularly those of Ali Fazal and Sapna Pabbi, others criticized its clichéd plot and lack of coherence. The film grossed approximately ₹19.50 crore (around US$2.3 million) at the box office and was declared “average” by Box Office India.
Overall, Khamoshiyan is remembered for its attempt to blend romance with horror elements but faced challenges in execution and storytelling. It serves as an example of the evolving landscape of Indian horror cinema while highlighting the importance of strong narratives alongside atmospheric music.
