New Delhi:
In the world of cinema, horror has its own influence. Horror films are also scared and they are well liked. But do you know the name of India’s first horror film? If not, we tell you. The debut of horror films in India is considered from the film ‘Mahal’ released in 1949. Directed by Kamal Amrohi, this film was not only a superhit film of its time, but it also made the Indian audience aware of the mystery and ghost stories. ‘Mahal’ was produced by Bombay Talkies, and was one of the most expensive films of her time.
Budget of India’s first horror film
The ‘palace’ was built on a large scale according to that time. It is said that at that time the film cost about 12 lakh rupees (12-14 crore rupees today). Which was a huge amount for the 1940s. The grand set of the film, brilliant cinematography and the presence of big stars like Madhubala made it an ambitious project. Kamal Amrohi presented the story as a mysterious and psychological thriller, this genre was new in Indian cinema at that time.
India’s first horror film Full Movie
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Box office collection of India’s first horror film
‘Mahal’ performed brilliantly at the box office. The film earned around Rs 25 lakh in India (Rs 200 crore today), which was a record for that time. The audience appreciated the pair of Madhubala and Ashok Kumar, and the songs of the film, like Aayela, are still considered classic. Its success played an important role in establishing horror and suspense in Indian cinema.
Cast and story of India’s first horror film
Ashok Kumar and Madhubala were in the lead roles in ‘Mahal’. Ashok Kumar played the role of a person who goes to a mysterious mansion, where he falls in love with a shadow (Madhubala). Madhubala’s beauty and acting mesmerized the audience. The story had a mixture of love, regeneration and mystery, which kept the audience tied to the end. ‘Mahal’ laid the foundation of Indian horror cinema and became inspiration for later films such as ‘twenty years later’ and ‘Raat’. Even today, this film is considered a classic among cinema lovers.