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Darna Mana Hai: A Cult Classic Horror Anthology
Darna Mana Hai is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language horror film that consists of six different short stories. The film features an ensemble cast of Nana Patekar, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Shilpa Shetty, Sameera Reddy, Isha Koppikar, Saif Ali Khan, Sohail Khan, among many others. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Prawaal Raman. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film has gained a cult following among horror fans for its innovative and unconventional storytelling.
The Plot
The film interweaves six stories into one film. Seven friends get stuck in the middle of a forest when their car breaks down, and all of them except Vikas find refuge in an abandoned house. To keep each other amused, they tell each other horror and supernatural stories that they have heard over a bonfire.
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The first story revolves around a married couple, Karan and Anjali, who get stuck in the middle of a forest. Karan tries to scare Anjali by playing pranks, but soon they encounter a mysterious entity that mimics their voices and actions.
The second story follows a college student, Anil, who is obsessed with eating apples. He meets an old man who offers him an apple that can grant him eternal life. However, he soon realizes that the apple has a sinister side effect.
The third story is about a photographer, Praveen, who is hired by a rich man to take pictures of his wifes ghost. Praveen is skeptical at first, but soon he witnesses some paranormal phenomena that make him question his sanity.
The fourth story is about a school teacher, Purab, who is haunted by the ghost of his dead student. The ghost blames him for his death and seeks revenge by making him relive his last moments.
The fifth story is about a housewife, Gayatri, who suspects that her husband is having an affair. She follows him to a hotel room where she finds him with another woman. However, she soon discovers that the woman is not what she seems.
The sixth story is about a gangster, Abhishek, who kills his rival and buries him in a graveyard. However, he is shocked to find that his rival is still alive and has come back to haunt him.
The Reception
Darna Mana Hai was released on 25 July 2003 and received mostly negative reviews from critics. The film was criticized for its weak script, poor acting, and lack of scares. However, some critics praised the film for its experimental and unconventional approach to horror. The film was also appreciated by some horror fans who found it refreshing and original. The film has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts who consider it a unique and underrated gem.
The Sequel
In 2006, Ram Gopal Varma produced a sequel to Darna Mana Hai titled Darna Zaroori Hai. The sequel featured six new stories with a different ensemble cast, six new cinematographers, and seven different directors. Only Rajpal Yadav and director Prawaal Raman were back from the previous installment. The sequel followed a similar format of interweaving stories told by people stranded in a cinema hall during a power outage. However, the sequel received even worse reviews than the original and failed to impress the audience.
The Conclusion
Darna Mana Hai is a 2003 Indian horror film that consists of six different short stories. The film features an ensemble cast of Nana Patekar, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Shilpa Shetty, Sameera Reddy, Isha Koppikar, Saif Ali Khan, Sohail Khan, among many others. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Prawaal Raman. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film has gained a cult following among horror fans for its innovative and unconventional storytelling. 04f6b60f66