Though often dismissed by most aficionados of the genre as a schlocky remake of The Exorcist, Ravikant Nagaichs Jadu Tona (1977), is anything but. One of the finer additions to the rich legacy of Indian Cinema Macabre, the film draws heavily from Indian folklore, to tell a chilling tale of native superstition clashing with the educated, urbane beliefs of our times, showcasing the importance of faith and human perceptions when faced with inexplicable phenomenon. Morever, it emphasizes the fact that there are indeed stranger things on Heaven and Earth, than we could possibly imagine, addressing such poignant, timeless questions as life beyond death, the basis of age old traditions and unexplained phenomenon such as ghosts, haunting and possession. Featuring a stellar star cast of Bollywood A Listers, including a studly Feroz Khan, sensual Reena Roy, the ever reliable Ashok Kumar and supported by patent baddie Prem Chopra in a surprisingly sober turn as a desperate single father, helpless in the face of the unknown, Jaadu Tona is a must watch for any aficionado of the genre, seeking an effective Supernatural chiller.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:06:48 +0000
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