Jaani Dushman (1979) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Jaani Dushman (1979)

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:

In a small Indian village, young brides mysteriously vanish or are found dead, fueling widespread panic. As fear spreads, a chilling legend resurfaces—an ancient spirit, wronged in the past, returns seeking vengeance against newlyweds. Suspicion falls on several villagers, leading to a series of shocking revelations as the truth behind the deaths unravels in a chilling battle between the living and the supernatural.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Rajkumar Kohli

• Writers: Hakim Lutfi, Inder Raj Anand

• Cast:

  • Sunil Dutt as Thakur Jwala Prasad

  • Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur Sher Singh

  • Jeetendra as Inspector Vijay Singh

  • Shatrughan Sinha as Captain Ramesh

  • Reena Roy as Reshma

IMDb Link:

Jaani Dushman (1979)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. alexanderknight – ★★★☆☆
   “A campy and absurd horror-thriller that somehow stitches together half a dozen storylines and a pile of Bollywood stars. It’s messy but oddly charming.”

2. Aditya – ★★★☆☆
   “A masala horror classic. Not very scary but undeniably entertaining thanks to the over-the-top drama and an absolutely stacked cast.”

3. Siddhant Adlakha – ★★☆☆☆
   “An ambitious but wildly incoherent ghost story. Fun if you’re in the right mood but drags on far too long.”

4. Kashyap – ★★★☆☆
   “Old-school Bollywood horror full of melodrama, camp, and haunting imagery. Watch it for the nostalgia factor.”

5. RahulR – ★★★☆☆
   “Spooky in parts, hilarious in others. It’s a strange hybrid of horror and musical extravaganza that only Bollywood could deliver.”

Meta Description:

Experience the supernatural terror and drama of Jaani Dushman (1979), a Bollywood horror classic featuring an ensemble cast and a chilling tale of ancient vengeance.