Young Mahek (Tanisha) is in a state of shock. Her sister Malini (Simone Singh), has recently been murdered. Her fear worsens when she hears the death of a college professor. Rocky (Dino Moreo), Gehna, Rajat, Nikhil and Riya are Mahek’s close friends. Seeing her in this state, they become worried. In college, Mahek soon strikes a friendship with a new lad, Suraj (Karan Nath). So, all of them decide to help this girl in some way so that she overcomes her shock. All goes well, until one night Mahek is attacked by a masked figure. In the scuffle that follows, she manages to escape. She becomes paranoid thinking that Suraj is the killer in disguise. In another attempt that follows, the killer comes face to face with one of her friends. In the fight that follows, the masked figure is killed. With the nightmare over, everyone decides to take a holiday break in Thailand. But as they depart for their exotic destination, another twist shocks them all. Mahek’s mother is murdered and the police find someone else behind the masked killer. Fearing for their own lives, the youngsters decide to hide on a secluded island in Thailand for a few days. But fast on their trail is the killer. One by one Mahek’s friends get murdered. How the mystery is solved forms the climax of this Bollywood horror. The film starts off on a nail biting note as it revolves around the identity of the killer. This lays the foundation for some edge of the seat entertainment. Sequences involving Mahek’s attack and her mother’s murder are effective enough to send a shiver down your spine. The climax should have been brief and swift instead of being stretched out. This dilutes the fear intensity as we get to know the killer. Technically, the film deserves top marks. Excellent visuals, a great cast combination and melodious musical score adds to the enjoyment of the film. Dino’s performance deserves a mention. He plays the character of the jealous lover with perfection. His acting abilities is definitely improving with each film. Karan Nath supports well whilst Tanisha does her bit with conviction considering that this is her debut film. On the whole the film is doing good business in UK cinemas due to its fresh cast and slick look. The film's release near Halloween time has also helped box office collection due to its scary and horror undertone. Reviewed by Manish Gajjar, BBC Shropshire’s Mr Bollywood. |