Khauf: When we think of Hindi horror cinema, we think of the glitzy, overdone dramas of the past. But times have changed. Today’s horror films have not only become technically sophisticated, but the hardworking women and men behind the camera have also added depth to the storytelling. One such story is ‘Khauff’, released this week on Prime Video.
The story of Khauff touches upon women’s safety and mental fear
‘Khauff’ is written and created by Smita Sen, which is a new and bold step in this genre. The film begins with a mysterious woman returning to her hostel in the night in Delhi. She feels that someone is following her. This scene not only creates fear, but also highlights the everyday fear that women live with.
After this, the story revolves around another girl (Monica Panwar), who feels the presence of some unseen and evil forces around her. When she too reaches the same hostel where the first girl was scared, the layers of fear start opening one by one. The atmosphere of the hostel, the dark corridor, mysterious sounds and ghosts seen even in broad daylight – all these take ‘Khauff’ far above a simple horror film.
Rajat Kapoor entry increases the mystery and thrill
Rajat Kapoor’s entry makes the film even more mysterious. The depth and silence of his face perfectly match the tone of the film. Even before this, he had given a wonderful performance in an underrated thriller like ‘Pari’, and here too, his character gives a new twist to the film.
‘Khauff’ does not just try to show fear; it shows how a woman struggles to keep herself safe while living alone in the world of 2025. This film not only shows fear by associating it with spirits and darkness, but also scares people, loneliness and society’s dirty thinking.
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