Vikram Bhatt could sense the change in horizon of Hindi cinema with 'Kasoor'
Mumbai, June 18
Director Vikram Bhatt, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released film 'Haunted 3D', has shared his fond memories of shooting his film 'Kasoor'.
Vikram spoke with IANS during the promotions of 'Haunted 3D' in the city, and said that he sensed that the Hindi cinema is about to change with the influx of erotic-thrillers, and that's how he went about making 'Kasoor' immediately after 'Ghulam'.
He said, "'Kasoor' is one of my favorite films. Shooting 'Kasoor' was a joy with Lisa, with Aftab. I have very fond memories".
He told IANS, "It was also my first film after 'Ghulam' and people were wondering why I would not work with a very big star and make a very big film and why was I working with them and making 'Kasoor'. But I think we could see a change in the horizon in films. We could see that thrillers, and at that time let's be honest erotic thrillers and films with erotica and good music were going to be the recipe for the next decade".
The director said that he was pretty sure about the changing undercurrents in the industry at the time. Hence, 'Kasoor' came into existence. He later followed it up with another erotic thriller with good music, 'Raaz'.
"The music reflected that passion and that intensity. So I think that's why, I mean 'Kasoor' didn't do as well as 'Raaz' but people remember 'Kasoor' a lot", he added.
Meanwhile, 'Haunted 3D' stars Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Shruti Prakash, Gaurav Bajpai, Praneet Bhatt and Hemant Pandey. The film promises an upgraded 3D experience using the newest technology to heighten every scare, making the horror more immersive. The film is currently playing in cinemas.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting interview! But I still think Vikram Bhatt's best work was Ghulam and Raaz. Kasoor had great music (Nadeem-Shravan were at their peak) but the film felt a bit too much like a copy of Hollywood thrillers. Still, Lisa Ray and Aftab Shivdasani had good chemistry. Nice to see him reminiscing about those days.
Honestly, I think too much focus on erotica and thrillers actually harmed Bollywood for a while. Kasoor was decent but it started a trend that led to some really cringe-worthy films. But credit to Bhatt saab for being ahead of his time. Haunted 3D looks promising though - hope it brings back proper horror!
Vikram Bhatt understands the pulse of Indian audiences perfectly! Kasoor may have been controversial then but it was exactly what people wanted to watch - suspense, romance and great music. And now Haunted 3D seems to be continuing that legacy of pushing boundaries. Can't wait to watch it this weekend! 🎬🔥
I find it amusing how he talks about "seeing the change in the horizon" - as if making erotic thrillers was some visionary move. Honestly, it was just following the success of films like Jism. But yes, Kasoor had its moments, especially the climax twist. Also, nice to see him promoting Haunted 3D with such enthusiasm.
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