Directed by Ram Gopal Verma and written by Ravi Shankar, Bhoot Returns is sequel to the 2003 thriller Bhoot. Bhoot had also been an Rgv directorial and starred Urmila Matondkar in an outstanding performance. Bhoot Returns, however does not live up to the original and is unfortunately and evidently, a failed attempt. Horror films are meant to be spooky and not whatever Bhoot Returns transpired into being.
Tarun (J.D Chakravarthy) and Namrata Awasthi (Manisha Koirala) move into a new house with their two children, Taman and Nimmi (Alayana Sharma). Nimi often talks about a friend called Shabbo and says that she plays with Shabbo all the time. Tarun’s sister Pooja (Madhu Shalini) comes home for the holidays who find’s Nimmi’s obsession with this imaginary Shabbo rather weird and more than just child’s play. Pretty soon random unexplained occurances in the house start being noticed such as...
Tarun (J.D Chakravarthy) and Namrata Awasthi (Manisha Koirala) move into a new house with their two children, Taman and Nimmi (Alayana Sharma). Nimi often talks about a friend called Shabbo and says that she plays with Shabbo all the time. Tarun’s sister Pooja (Madhu Shalini) comes home for the holidays who find’s Nimmi’s obsession with this imaginary Shabbo rather weird and more than just child’s play. Pretty soon random unexplained occurances in the house start being noticed such as...
- 10/13/2012
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Ram Gopal Varma has given the Bollywood industry some big films over the years. He has directed, written and produced films across multiple genres – psychological thrillers, underworld warfare, fiction, politics-nexus and experimental films in various languages. His horror films have also been quite a revelation as he has introduced some path-breaking horror films in Indian Cinema.
Right from the year 1992, when Raat was released, which is still considered one of the best horror films made in Bollywood; Rgv has never let his audiences down with this genre.
In 2003 again, Ajay Devgn and Urmila Matondkar’s Bhoot was a hit. Both of them won awards for their outstanding performances. There is no denial in the fact that Ram Gopal Varma has given a list of horror films and recreated the genre with his creativity and visualization.
His other note worthy films in this genre includes Vaastu Shastra (2004), Phoonk (2008) and Darna Mana Hai (2003) among many more.
Right from the year 1992, when Raat was released, which is still considered one of the best horror films made in Bollywood; Rgv has never let his audiences down with this genre.
In 2003 again, Ajay Devgn and Urmila Matondkar’s Bhoot was a hit. Both of them won awards for their outstanding performances. There is no denial in the fact that Ram Gopal Varma has given a list of horror films and recreated the genre with his creativity and visualization.
His other note worthy films in this genre includes Vaastu Shastra (2004), Phoonk (2008) and Darna Mana Hai (2003) among many more.
- 10/11/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Vaastu Shastra director Sourabh Usha Narang succumbed to stomach cancer yesterday in Colombo at the age of 37. He was undergoing treatment in Sri Lanka. His family will return to India with his body.Narang had worked with Mahesh Bhatt and Ram Gopal Varma, and was working on Return Gift, with Rajeev Khandelwal. Bhatt said, “He was a bright filmmaker. His last words to me were, ‘I am going survive.’”Ram Gopal Varma, who produced Vaastu Shastra said, “My heart bleeds to hear this. I hope his soul rests in peace.” ...
- 6/27/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Saurabh Narang, the man who had directed Sushmita Sen starrer Vaastu Shastra (2004) has passed away. He was battling stomach cancer for last few months and breathed his last today morning. He was in Sri Lanka where he was undergoing treatment. Barely in his 30s, he started off quite young in the industry when he bagged an opportunity to direct one of the first horror films coming from the house of Ram Gopal Varma - Vaastu Shastra. The film was a moderate success. Narang was looking at making a comeback by directing a new film. As per reports, the film was titled Return Gift and was supposed to star Rajeev Khandelwal. Many of his friends from the industry were shocked to hear about his demise though they were aware about his battle for cancer. Filmmakers like Sudhir Mishra, Suparn Verma, Shivajee Chandrabhushan and Sachin Khot were especially fond of him. Acknowledged...
- 6/26/2010
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
Saurabh Narang, the man who had directed Sushmita Sen starrer Vaastu Shastra (2004) has passed away. He was battling stomach cancer for last few months and breathed his last today morning. He was in Sri Lanka where he was undergoing treatment. Barely in his 30s, he started off quite young in the industry when he bagged an opportunity to direct one of the first horror films coming from the house of Ram Gopal Varma - Vaastu Shastra. The film was a moderate success. Narang was looking at making a comeback by directing a new film. As per reports, the film was titled Return Gift and was supposed to star Rajeev Khandelwal. Many of his friends from the industry were shocked to hear about his demise though they were aware about his battle for cancer. Filmmakers like Sudhir Mishra, Suparn Verma, Shivajee Chandrabhushan and Sachin Khot were especially fond of him. Acknowledged...
- 6/26/2010
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
Sourabh Narang, best known for directing horror film Vaastu Shastra, Saturday died of stomach cancer in Sri Lanka. He was 37. A friend of the actor posted on Narang's Facebook account: "I regret to inform everyone that our dear friend Sourabh Usha Narang passed away in Colombo this morning (Saturday) after a protracted and courageous battle with cancer." Credited with directing TV shows like Haqeeqat and Shhh… Koi Hai, Narang was undergoing treatment in Colombo. "The services are going to be held Monday (June 28)," the friend added. Acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt mourned the death of the young filmmaker. "I mourn the death of a ...
- 6/26/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
New Delhi, June 26 – Sourabh Narang, best known for directing horror film ‘Vaastu Shastra’, Saturday died of stomach cancer in Sri Lanka. He was 37.
A friend of the actor posted on Narang’s Facebook account: ‘I regret to inform everyone that our dear friend Sourabh Usha Narang passed away in Colombo this morning (Saturday) after a protracted and courageous battle with cancer.’
Credited with directing TV shows like ‘Haqeeqat’ and ‘Shhh… Koi Hai’, Narang was undergoing treatment in Colombo.
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A friend of the actor posted on Narang’s Facebook account: ‘I regret to inform everyone that our dear friend Sourabh Usha Narang passed away in Colombo this morning (Saturday) after a protracted and courageous battle with cancer.’
Credited with directing TV shows like ‘Haqeeqat’ and ‘Shhh… Koi Hai’, Narang was undergoing treatment in Colombo.
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- 6/26/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Saurabh Narang, who directed Ram Gopal Varma's Vaastu Shastra is no more. In an unfortunate turn of events, he left for his heavenly abode this morning. The young director was undergoing alternative treatment at Colombo, for the stomach cancer he was suffering from. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt mourned his tragic loss on a micro-blogging site. He said, .I mourn the death of a bright young film maker Sourabh Narang. I worked with him on Haqeeqat a show on human rights violatio...
- 6/26/2010
- GlamSham
Child actors are forever in the news. If not for their talent, then for constant controversies. Things, however, seem to be different for this budding actor. Eleven-year-old Ahsaas Channa started off with a little bit of a gender crisis. Channa, till Rgv gave her a fresh lease of life in cinema, played a boy in all her previous endeavours.First, as Sushmita Sen’s son in Vaastu Shastra and then as Srk’s soccer loving brat in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Boy or girlSurviving a legal tussle between her parents over her ‘wrong’ portrayal, as a boy, the actor is now ...
- 4/15/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
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