Gaslight is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language mystery-thriller film scheduled for release in 2023. It is helmed by director Pavan Kirpalani and produced by Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri. The film boasts a talented cast, including Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, and Chitrangada Singh.
Gaslight Hindi Movie 2023 Cast, Plot, Production, & Release
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Plot
The film revolves around a young girl from a royal family who returns home, only to sense something amiss within the familiar walls of her opulent palace. With her father supposedly away, she questions whether her stepmother has been truthful. Determined to uncover the secrets lurking behind the palace’s shimmering façade, will the girl unravel the truth?
Meanwhile, Rukmani finds herself burdened with guilt over her involvement in Ratan’s demise, leading her to extend kindness toward Meesha. Although Rukmani never intended to harm the girl, the relentless pressure from Kapil pushes her to the edge, causing her to lose control. Fatima realizes Rukmani’s remorse for her part in Ratan’s death, and her demise becomes the closure she sought, no longer desiring to live.
Cast
Real Name | Role Name |
Sara Ali Khan | Meesha Singh Gaikwad / Fatima |
Mannat Duggal | Young Fatima |
Vikrant Massey | Kapil |
Chitrangada Singh | Rukmani |
Akshay Oberoi | Rana Jai Singh alias ‘RJ’ |
Rahul Dev | SP Ashok Tanwar |
Shishir Sharma | Dr. Shekhawat |
Shataf Figar | Ratan Singh Gaikwad alias ‘Daata’ / ‘Raja Saheb’ |
Ashmita Jaggi | Meesha Singh Gaikwad |
Shivika Rishi | Young Meesha |
Manjiri Pupala | The blind psychic |
Vinod Kumar Sharma | Padam |
Sara Ali Khan
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Mannat Duggal
Vikrant Massey
Chitrangada Singh
Akshay Oberoi
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Rahul Dev
Shishir Sharma
Shataf Figar
Ashmita Jaggi
Shivika Rishi
Manjiri Pupala
Vinod Kumar Sharma
Story
Gaslight, a gripping Bollywood mystery horror thriller, was written and directed by Pawan Kripalani in 2022. The film features a stellar cast including Chitrangda Singh, Sara Ali Khan, and Vikrant Massey in the lead roles.
Accompanying them are talented actors such as Akshay Oberoi, Rahul Dev, and several others in supporting roles. Produced by Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri, Gaslight was brought to the screen under the banners of 12 Street Entertainment and Tips Must Have Hits.
Production
Principal photography for Gaslight began in February 2022 at the picturesque Ranjit Vilas Palace in Wankaner. Impressively, the filming process was wrapped up in a swift 36 days. The second schedule took place in various locations in and around Mumbai, with specific underwater scenes filmed in Khopoli.
Release
It was released on 31 March 2023 on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in Hindi.
Official Release Poster
Cinematography | Ragul Dharuman |
Country | India |
Directed by | Pavan Kirpalani |
Distributed by | Disney+ Hotstar |
Edited by | Upkar Singh |
Language | Hindi |
Music by | Gaurav Chatterjee |
Produced by | Ramesh S. Taurani Akshai Puri |
Production companies |
Tips Industries 12th Street Entertainment |
Release date | 31 March 2023 |
Running time | 111 minutes |
Written by | Neha Veena Sharma Pavan Kirpalani |
Reception
Gaslight garnered a mixed reception from critics. While the film faced criticism for its weak and outdated storyline, it received praise for its effective horror scenes, atmospheric cinematography, and impressive production design. The performances by the actors, particularly Vikrant Massey and Chitrangada Singh, were also lauded.
Bollywood Hungama gave Gaslight a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While the narration was deemed slow and clichéd, the cast’s performances and the unpredictable climax were appreciated. The Indian Express, on the other hand, rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars, noting its failure to evoke a sense of dread. However, Akshay Oberoi’s performance was acknowledged positively.
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