Sheitaan

Sheitaan (also known as Raaz E Sheitaan) is a 2017 Indian Bollywood horror thriller film, written by Faisal Saif and directed by Sameer Khan under Saif's own banner Faith Pictures Inc distributed by Dimension Pictures.[2]

This article is about 2017 horror film. For the concept of evil spirits in Islamic belief, see Shaitan.

Sheitaan
Directed bySameer Khan
Produced byFaisal Saif
Ali G
Written byFaisal Saif
CinematographyMRM Jai Suresh
Edited byAshutosh Anand Verma
Production
company
Faith Pictures Inc.
Distributed byDimension Pictures
Release date
  • October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Based on some real life jinn possession related incidents, the film marks debut of Bangladeshi actor Nirab Hossain in Bollywood.[3] Earlier the film was known by its working title Balaa. The film caused huge controversies among Muslim community, including in Britain.[4]

Plot

Sheitaan is a horror thriller based on a true story about a claimed murder of a child by his father and depicts controversial understandings between Shia and Sunni Muslim community.[5][6] The first scene starts with a recitation of Quran by London based Islamic healer Abu Nadeer while performing ruqyia (Islamic healing).

Cast

Production

Casting

Saif approached and signed popular Bangladeshi actor Nirab Hossain and Kavita Radheshyam to star in a movie produced under his home banner Faith Pictures Inc.[7] Later Pakistani actress Meera along with Miss South India 2016 Iti Acharya were also added to the cast.[8]

Soundtrack
Sheitaan
Studio album by
Sheryar Tiwana, Mehak Ali, Sadaf Zia, Yawar Riaz, J Ali
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelZee Music

Track listing
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Ishq Sarphira"Sheryar TiwanaSheryar Tiwana4:58
2."Hawa Mein Jaisey Aanchal Udaa"Sheryar TiwanaSheryar Tiwana4:15
3."Dam Mast Qalandar"Sheryar TiwanaSheryar Tiwana8:50
4."Raatein Hain Kuch Baatein Hain"Yawar RiazSadaf Zia4:00
5."Baab E Rehmat"Jay AliMehak Ali3:50

Accolades
Award Ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.(s)
10th Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year Mehak Ali - "Baab-E-Rehmat" Nominated [9]

References
  1. "Raaz-E-Sheitaan - Latest News, Videos, Photos - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  2. "Bangladeshi actor Nirab Hossain in Faisal Saif's 'Sheitaan'". Business Standard. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  3. "Nirab Hossain lands Bollywood role". Dhaka Tribune. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  4. "Nirab in Bollywood". Dhaka Tribune. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  5. "Bangladeshi star makes Bollywood debut with Faisal Saif's Sheitaan". The Hans India. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  6. "'Sheitaan' talks about Shia Muslim community & Black Magic, Says Sameer Khan". Box Office Collection. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  7. "Actor Nirab now in Bollywood". Daily Sun. 17 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. "Nirab off to Bangalore for Bollywood Mission". The Independent. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  9. "Nominations - Mirchi Music Awards 2017". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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