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News Topical, Digital Desk : Suspense thriller films have always been special in Bollywood, but Ram Gopal Varma's 'Kaun' (1999) has given this genre a new height. Starring stars like Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee and Sushant Singh, this film is still a cult classic among the audience.
According to a recent report by ETimes, the film is known for its simplicity, deep suspense and unique style. Let's know how 'Kaun' changed the face of thriller films in Bollywood.
The unique feature of 'Kaun'
'Kaun' was a film which had only three characters, one house and no songs. This 94-minute film proved that amazing suspense can be created even with less resources. The story of the film revolves around a lonely girl (Urmila Matondkar) who is alone in her house on a rainy night.
Then an unknown person (Manoj Bajpayee) comes to him asking for help, and the layers of suspense in the story unfold. The arrival of the third character (Sushant Singh) makes the story more mysterious. The end of the film surprises the audience, which makes it memorable even today.
The magic of Urmila and Manoj
Urmila Matondkar stunned everyone with her performance in this film. She said that there was no reference point for this role, and her terrace scene in the climax was completely improvised. Manoj Bajpayee called it the 'wettest' film of his life, as water was poured on him for the rain scenes on the set. He said that he would get completely drenched during the 16-18 hours of shooting. The chemistry between the two and Ram Gopal Varma's direction makes the film a masterpiece.
A new era of thrillers in Bollywood
'Kaun' was released at a time when Bollywood was dominated by romantic and family drama films. The film came in 1999 amidst films like 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' and 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' but made its mark with its unique style. Though it was not a huge box office hit, it gained cult status over time. Today, even Gen-Z audiences are amazed to see this film and consider it a milestone in the thriller genre.
Ram Gopal and Urmila pair
The pair of Ram Gopal Varma and Urmila Matondkar gave great films like 'Rangeela', 'Satya', 'Jungle' and 'Bhoot'. Varma told in his book 'Guns and Thighs' that he was so impressed with Urmila's beauty that he made 'Rangeela' only to capture her beauty. Urmila recently dismissed the rumours and said that she had no animosity with Varma and she also did special songs in 'Company' and 'Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag'.
OTT gave a new opportunity
ETimes report states that OTT platforms have given new life to the suspense thriller genre. Films like 'Kaun' showed that simplicity and strong storytelling can captivate the audience. Today, such films are getting more freedom and audience on OTT, due to which the future of this genre looks brighter.
Why watch 'Kaun'?
'Kaun' is known for its tight script, brilliant acting and unpredictable twists. This film is not only for suspense thriller lovers but also for every viewer who wants to see something new and exciting. This film of Ram Gopal Varma is as fresh and exciting today as it was 26 years ago.
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