THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 08, 2024, 08:54:13 IST
‘Shaitaan’ is the Hindi remake of the Gujarati film ‘Vash’ which was quite successful and ran in theatres for more than five weeks. It’s a super natural thriller and the Hindi version stars Ajay Devgn, Jyotika and R Madhavan. Janki Bodiwala who played the pivotal role in the Gujarati version has been roped in for the Hindi version too and this is her debut here. The film is directed by Vikas Bahl of ‘Queen’ fame. From the film’s content, reviews, box office updates to what the actors have to say about it – here’s all you need to know about Shaitaan!Read Less
Jyotika on playing a mom in Shaitaan: The film reminds you of how responsible you have to be with a teenage daughter
Jyotika will be seen essaying the role of a mother to Janki Bodiwala in ‘Shaitaan’, which also stars Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan. Talking about playing a mother on screen and being one in real life, Jyotika said, “There are a lot of sequences in the film that ignite motherhood, and I don’t know if I want to really reveal them, but one of them was a very important reason why I said yes to this film also. I think throughout, it was a constant that the film reminded you of how responsible one has to be with a teenage daughter and what role a mother and father play in the protective journey of their kids.”She added, “I think, as a mother, from the beginning to the end, this film has that emotion and responsibility throughout. That feeling of just protecting your child continuously. I think every parent watching the film will be under that light.”
Vikas Bahl: Shaitaan was such a challenging story for me to tell
Helmed by Vikas Bahl, ‘Shaitaan’ is a supernatural thriller. Sharing how he decided to helm the film, Vikas said, “I don’t really watch supernatural thrillers or horror movies, so my knowledge of that genre as a viewer is very little. But when I heard the story of Shaitaan, I totally loved it, and I felt that this story really had to be told. At the same time, it was so challenging for me to tell a story in a genre that I am a novice in. So, I thought, let me take up this challenge and see where it goes. And I must say, it’s been a great experience working on Shaitaan and creating it.”
Shaitaan has a promising advance booking!
The advance booking for ‘Shaitaan’ has made a promising record. The film has witnessed a jump of 55 percent over Wednesday’s booking and crossed Rs 2 crore mark. This marks a strong opening for the movie on Friday. As per Sacnilk, in the last 24 hours, more than 3500 shows have been added to the tally of the film, taking the total shows to 9235. The film has currently sold nearly 88000 tickets collecting Rs 2.03 crore with Maharashtra and Delhi circuit having maximum bookings.
R Madhavan talks about his evil act in Shaitaan
This is the first time people will see R Madhavan in such an avatar. Talking about his role, the actor said, “The Shaitaan character, I think, is the mean side within all of us. It’s about how we like to take advantage if given the chance or opportunity and think that others won’t know. It’s that weakness in us that turns into evil. That’s what Shaitaan means to me.”
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere was Ajay Devgn himself, who graced the event alongside his son Yug. The father-son duo flashed bright smiles as they posed for the paparazzi gathered outside the venue, showcasing their bond and shared enthusiasm for the film.Netizens were in awe of Yug’s presence with his dad at the screening and his striking resemblance with his mom. Many people noticed that Yug has his mother Kajol’s eyes, including her infectious energy. Needless to say, Yug definitely stole the show with his rare appearance at a Bollywood even
Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika are all set to captivate audiences with Shaitaan. Ahead of its release, a special screening of the film was held in Mumbai on Thursday night. The screening witnessed Jyotika making a striking entrance accompanied by her superstar husband Suriya.Among the attendees were prominent figures from the film fraternity, including Kartik Aaryan, Vatsal Seth, Vikas Bahl, and Aanand L Rai, who graced the occasion with their presence.