Makdee (2002): Cast & Plot
Makdee is a 2002 family horror film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Shabana Azmi as Makdee, Shweta Basu Prasad and Makrand Deshpande. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Makdee About?
The premise of Makdee without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
One half of an identical twin pair, mischievous Chunni is infamous in her village for playing pranks on her father, the schoolteacher and the local butcher. When she lands in trouble, she frequently masquerades as her sister Munni, turning the situation to her advantage and leaving others looking foolish.
Makdee Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- character name as title
- india
- witch
- village
- hen
- prank
- identical twins
- human becoming an animal
- rural setting
- one word title
- child protagonist
- child's point of view
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- music score composed by director
- directorial debut
- widower
- wicked witch
- village school teacher
- thief
- swing
- superstition
- science
- science versus supernatural
- science lesson
- river
- prankster
- police
- police station
- illusion
- idol
- haunted mansion
- greed
- goat
- dog
- chicken
- butcher
- butcher shop
- butcher knife
- boy dog relationship
- blood
- drinking blood
- black magic
- best friend
- actress playing multiple roles
Makdee Cast & Characters
Shabana Azmi leads the cast as Makdee, with Shweta Basu Prasad as Chunni / Munni and Makrand Deshpande as Kallu. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vishal Bhardwaj
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Shabana Azmi as Makdee - Shweta Basu Prasad as Chunni / Munni
- Makrand Deshpande as Kallu
- Daya Shankar Pandey as School Teacher
Also Starring in Makdee
· 3 more- Mohini Mathur Dadi
- Shammi Narang Themselves
- Alap Mazgaonkar Mughal-e-Azam
Makdee Plot Summary
What happens in Makdee from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Life in the village centers on Chunni / Munni, a cheerful mischief-maker who delights in fooling the locals—even her own parents—with playful impersonations of her twin sister. The town’s peace feels timeless, and evenings drift by with simple joys, until whispers of a nearby mansion stir curiosity and fear. The place is said to be haunted by a witch named Makdee, and the legend goes that anyone who wanders inside emerges changed, sometimes transformed into an animal. The streets grow quiet at the thought, and no one dares to test the tale.
Full summary
The whole story of Makdee, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Makdee?
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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Which actress portrays the character Makdee in the film?
Makdee Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Web Of The Witch” and “Ведьма”.
- Also known as
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- The Web Of The Witch
- Ведьма
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Makdee FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Makdee, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Makdee?
Makdee runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Makdee released?
Makdee was released on November 22, 2002.
Who directed Makdee?
Makdee was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
More films by Vishal Bhardwaj Who is in the cast of Makdee?
Makdee stars Shabana Azmi as Makdee, Shweta Basu Prasad as Chunni / Munni and Makrand Deshpande as Kallu, among 7 credited actors.
Does Makdee have a post-credit scene?
No. Makdee has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Makdee in?
The original language of Makdee is Hindi.
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