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Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani is a 2002 fantasy thriller directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Manisha Koirala as Divya / Vasundra, Sunny Deol and Sonu Nigam. It runs 2 hours 59 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide.

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Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 59m (179 min)
Director
Rajkumar Kohli
Genres
Thriller , Fantasy , Action
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani About?

The premise of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An Incredible Tale A shape-shifting snake exacts revenge on the men he believes are responsible for the death of Divya, his lover in her previous life.

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • rape and revenge
  • curse
  • snake
  • interrupted rape
  • transformation
  • engagement
  • brother brother relationship
  • suicide
  • serial killer
  • television show host
  • person coming out of a television
  • possession
+38 more
  • snake woman
  • resurrection
  • reincarnation
  • death of lover
  • college
  • principal
  • rape victim
  • rape
  • supernatural power
  • stabbed in the stomach
  • vengeance
  • snake man
  • showdown
  • invulnerability
  • ghost
  • cobra
  • walking through a wall
  • bullet dodging
  • vengeful ghost
  • death
  • beating
  • flashback
  • darkroom
  • thrown from height
  • falling to death
  • skeleton
  • bedroom
  • wedding reception
  • joke
  • kicking in a door
  • blood
  • hitchhiking
  • sunglasses
  • motorcycle
  • chase
  • mirror
  • reflection in a mirror
  • electrocution
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Cast & crew

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Cast & Characters

Manisha Koirala leads the cast as Divya / Vasundra, with Sunny Deol as Karan Saxena and Sonu Nigam as Vivek Saxena. Directed by Rajkumar Kohli; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

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From the director

More from Rajkumar Kohli

More films directed by Rajkumar Kohli: Qahar, Bees Saal Baad, Intaqaam and Raaj Tilak.

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Plot

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Plot Summary

What happens in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Divya Manisha Koirala and Karan Saxena Sunny Deol are in love and engaged, sharing a life built around their close circle of friends and study partners. Karan acts as a protective older brother to his younger step-brother Vivek Sonu Nigam, who navigates college life with their group of friends. The social circle includes Atul Akshay Kumar, Vijay Suniel Shetty, Divya, Abdul Arshad Warsi, Vivek, Ashok Kejriwal Aditya Pancholi, Prem Srivastav Aftab Shivdasani, Victor Sharad Kapoor, Rajesh Rajat Bedi, and Madan Siddharth Ray. The group shares a sense of camaraderie, a mix of ambition, and a few unruly impulses that ground their college years in a mix of humor and trouble.

Full summary

The whole story of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, scene by scene

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Box office

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Box Office

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani grossed $1.4 million worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.4M

International
$1.4M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani?

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 Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

35 cars on screen, including the Kawasaki Ninja 500 R and the 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air.

All 35 cars
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500 R in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Kawasaki Ninja 500 R Main role
  • 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • Yamaha unknown in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Yamaha unknown Important role
  • 1984 Yamaha YZ 125 in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani 1984 Yamaha YZ 125 Important role
Details

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Проклятие” and “Lanetlenmek Eşsiz Bir Efsane / Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani”.

Also known as
  • Проклятие
  • Lanetlenmek Eşsiz Bir Efsane / Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

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FAQ

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani?

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

When was Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani released?

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani was released on August 16, 2002.

Who directed Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani?

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani was directed by Rajkumar Kohli.

More films by Rajkumar Kohli

Who is in the cast of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani?

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani stars Manisha Koirala as Divya / Vasundra, Sunny Deol as Karan Saxena and Sonu Nigam as Vivek Saxena, among 23 credited actors.

How much did Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani make at the box office?

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani grossed $1.4 million worldwide.

Does Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani have a post-credit scene?

No. Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani in?

The original language of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani is Hindi.

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