Raaz (2002): Cast & Plot
Raaz is a 2002 horror thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Bipasha Basu as Sanjana Dhanraj, Mink Brar and Ashutosh Rana. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Raaz About?
The premise of Raaz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sanjana and Aditya, on the brink of divorce, decide to give their marriage one final chance by taking a restorative holiday in the misty hills of Ooty. Unaware of the darkness that lurks there, they soon discover that a vengeful spirit has been waiting, turning their hopeful retreat into a terrifying battle with the supernatural.
Raaz Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vacation gone wrong
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- driving off a cliff
- foreign language film
- foreign film
- supernatural horror
- bollywood musical
- intermission
- song and dance
- live action
- secret
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- car crash
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- wedding
- local blockbuster
- professor
- exorcist
- possession
- woman in jeopardy
- obsessive love
- obsession
- adultery
- shot in the head
- blood splatter
- ceiling fan
- lust
- rejection
- mistress
- other woman
- ooty india
- singing
- song
- petrol
- coma
- hospital
- car falling off a cliff
- cottage
- suicide
- mental illness
- revolver
- gun
- vacation
- party
- mumbai india
- paranormal phenomenon
- forest
- first of series
- first part
Raaz Cast & Characters
Bipasha Basu leads the cast as Sanjana Dhanraj, with Mink Brar as Nisha and Ashutosh Rana as Professor Agni Swaroop. Directed by Vikram Bhatt; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vikram Bhatt
- Bipasha Basu as Sanjana Dhanraj
- Mink Brar as Nisha
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Ashutosh Rana as Professor Agni Swaroop - Dino Morea as Aditya Dhanraj
Also Starring in Raaz
· 8 more- Masood Akhtar Robert
- Shruti Ulfat Priya
- Malini Sharma Malini Malik
- Murali Sharma Police Inspector
- Vishwajeet Pradhan Ajay
- Anang Desai Mr. Dhanraj
- Ali Asgar Nisha's Boyfriend
- Pratima Kazmi Robert's wife
Raaz Plot Summary
What happens in Raaz 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
In the mist-covered forests near Ooty, a college picnic ignites a chilling tragedy when Nisha, [Mink Brar], a medical student, suddenly lashes out at her boyfriend in a violent, inexplicable outburst and dies moments later. The police are left baffled, and they enlist a reclusive occult expert, Professor Agni Swaroop, [Ashutosh Rana], to untangle the mystery. Swaroop’s investigation reveals that Nisha was possessed by a malevolent spirit, awakened by unresolved secrets buried deep within the forest.
Full summary
The whole story of Raaz, scene by scene
Raaz Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Raaz.
How Well Do You Know Raaz?
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 Sanjana in the film?
Raaz Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “הסוד” and “迷妄国度”.
- Also known as
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- הסוד
- 迷妄国度
- Gizli Sirr / Raaz 1
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Raaz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Raaz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Raaz?
Raaz runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was Raaz released?
Raaz was released on February 1, 2002.
Who directed Raaz?
Raaz was directed by Vikram Bhatt.
More films by Vikram Bhatt Who is in the cast of Raaz?
Raaz stars Bipasha Basu as Sanjana Dhanraj, Mink Brar as Nisha and Ashutosh Rana as Professor Agni Swaroop, among 12 credited actors.
Does Raaz have a post-credit scene?
No. Raaz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Raaz in?
The original language of Raaz is Hindi.
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