Kasoor (2001): Cast & Plot
Kasoor is a 2001 mystery thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder, starring Divya Dutta as Priti, Aftab Shivdasani and Lisa Ray. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Directors
- Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Vishesh Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kasoor About?
The premise of Kasoor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Dangerous Passion begins with the murder of Priti, the wife of prominent journalist Shekhar. Inspector Lokhande quickly zeroes in on Shekhar, claiming he has sufficient evidence to arrest him. After posting bail, Shekhar’s corporate‑lawyer adviser admits he cannot handle the defence and urges him to seek out criminal lawyer Simran Bhargav, who takes on the case and battles the prosecution’s accusations.
Kasoor Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- legal thriller
- murder
- lawyer
- lust
- shower
- sex scene
- widower
- typewriter
- stabbed to death
- sensuality
- remake of american film
- psychopath
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- premarital sex
- police officer
- loss of wife
- knife
- guilt
- defense lawyer
- deception
- criminal defense
- courtroom
- cold blooded murder
- black suit clad killer
- surprise ending
Kasoor Cast & Characters
Divya Dutta leads the cast as Priti, with Aftab Shivdasani as Shekhar and Lisa Ray as Simran Bhargav. Directed by Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Vikram Bhatt
- Co-director Roshaan Garry Bhinder
- Divya Dutta as Priti
- Aftab Shivdasani as Shekhar
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Lisa Ray as Simran Bhargav -
Irrfan Khan as public prosecutor
Also Starring in Kasoor
· 1 more- Ashutosh Rana public prosecutor
More from Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder
More films directed by Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder, best-rated first: Bloody Ishq, Judaa Hoke Bhi, Hacked and Ghost.
Kasoor Plot Summary
What happens in Kasoor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with the shocking murder of Priti Divya Dutta, wife of Shekhar Aftab Shivdasani, a wealthy and widely known journalist. The investigation, led by Inspector Lokhande, quickly circles back to Shekhar, with the police presenting what they claim is solid evidence enough to arrest and convict him. After he secures bail, Shekhar asks his lawyer to defend him, but the lawyer admits he’s a corporate attorney who handles civil cases and cannot fight this criminal matter. He instead points Shekhar toward the formidable Simran Bhargav Lisa Ray, a renowned criminal lawyer in the same firm, urging him to persuade her to take the case.
Full summary
The whole story of Kasoor, scene by scene
Kasoor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kasoor.
How Well Do You Know Kasoor?
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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Who is the criminal lawyer that agrees to defend Shekhar?
Kasoor Also Known As
Also known as “Avukat Icin Tehlike Tuzağı”.
- Also known as
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- Avukat Icin Tehlike Tuzağı
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Kasoor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kasoor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kasoor?
Kasoor runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Kasoor released?
Kasoor was released on February 2, 2001.
Who directed Kasoor?
Kasoor was directed by Vikram Bhatt and Roshaan Garry Bhinder.
More films by Vikram Bhatt Who is in the cast of Kasoor?
Kasoor stars Divya Dutta as Priti, Aftab Shivdasani as Shekhar and Lisa Ray as Simran Bhargav, among 5 credited actors.
Does Kasoor have a post-credit scene?
No. Kasoor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kasoor in?
The original language of Kasoor is Hindi.
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