Duplicate Jaani Dushman
Duplicate Jaani Dushman

Duplicate Jaani Dushman

2003Movie87 minHindi

The film is about a thakur who kills newlywed brides on their wedding nights but nobody is aware its the thakur. The film is a remake of the 1979 film Jaani Dushman.

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IMDb3.1/10
Director: Rajiv RaiGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Musical

Plot Summary

A vengeful spirit is born from a lover's betrayal and vows to take revenge on the five friends who wronged him. This supernatural entity possesses one of the friends, turning him into a monstrous force that hunts down the others. The film blends elements of romance, betrayal, and supernatural vengeance with over-the-top action sequences and musical numbers.

Critical Reception

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani was overwhelmingly panned by critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made in Bollywood due to its nonsensical plot, poor special effects, excessive length, and jarring tonal shifts. The film was a significant box office disaster.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely considered a cinematic train wreck with an incoherent and nonsensical plot.
  • Criticized for its poor special effects, which were considered laughable even for its time.
  • The film's excessive runtime and jarring blend of genres were major points of contention.

Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly negative, with viewers frequently citing the film's incomprehensible storyline and low-quality production values as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Despite its star-studded cast, the film is notoriously remembered for its bizarre plot involving a shape-shifting monster and a poorly executed attempt at a supernatural revenge thriller.

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