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Hawa (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Hawa is a 2003 drama horror film directed by Guddu Dhanoa, starring Tabu as Sanjana, Imran Khan and Avtar Gill. It runs 2 hours and earned $679,525 worldwide.

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Hawa (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Guddu Dhanoa
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hawa About?

The premise of Hawa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sanjana, her two daughters and her brother Vicky move to an isolated forest house after a painful divorce. In the secluded home, strange events unfold: a lightning strike, a hostile dog, and terrifying assaults on Sanjana and her daughters. The film blends supernatural terror with psychological horror as the family confronts an unseen malevolent force.

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Cast & crew

Hawa Cast & Characters

Tabu leads the cast as Sanjana, with Imran Khan as Vicky and Avtar Gill as Sanjana's Father. Directed by Guddu Dhanoa; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Guddu Dhanoa

More films directed by Guddu Dhanoa: The Lion of Punjab, Kismat, Jaal: The Trap and 23rd March 1931: Shaheed.

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Plot

Hawa Plot Summary

What happens in Hawa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a quiet hillside, Sanjana, a divorcee, starts over in a home far from the city’s bustle. To keep a roof over her head, she runs her stepfather’s antique shop, a small but steady livelihood that helps the family settle into a new rhythm among the trees and fog. The house holds a chill that she tries to ignore, trusting in the routine of her days to keep fear at bay.

Full summary

The whole story of Hawa, scene by scene

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Box office

Hawa Box Office

Hawa grossed $679,525 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$679.5K

International
$679.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hawa?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Hawa

6 cars on screen, including the 1990 Maruti Suzuki 1000 and the 2000 Hyundai Accent.

All 6 cars
  • 1990 Maruti Suzuki 1000 in Hawa 1990 Maruti Suzuki 1000 Main role
  • 2000 Hyundai Accent in Hawa 2000 Hyundai Accent Important role
  • 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer in Hawa 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Minor role
  • 1996 Opel Astra F in Hawa 1996 Opel Astra F Minor role
Details

Hawa Also Known As

Also known as “Naa Intlo Oka Roju”.

Also known as
  • Naa Intlo Oka Roju

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FAQ

Hawa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Hawa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hawa?

Hawa runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Hawa released?

Hawa was released on July 4, 2003.

Who directed Hawa?

Hawa was directed by Guddu Dhanoa.

More films by Guddu Dhanoa

Who is in the cast of Hawa?

Hawa stars Tabu as Sanjana, Imran Khan as Vicky and Avtar Gill as Sanjana's Father, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Hawa make at the box office?

Hawa grossed $679,525 worldwide.

Does Hawa have a post-credit scene?

No. Hawa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hawa in?

The original language of Hawa is Hindi.

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