Movie Review: 1920 Evil Returns is scary

Cast: Aftab Shivdasani, Tia Bajpai, Vidya Malwade, Sagar Saikia

Directed by: Bhushan Patel

Ratings: * * *

After Raaz, 1920, Haunted, Shaapit and Raaz 3D, Vikram Bhatt this time writes and produces another Horror film 1920 Evil Returns. One cannot really call this one a sequel to 1920, But 1920 Evil Returns can be an re-awakening of 1920. The film is being directed by Bhushan Patel who was earlier an associate director with Vikram Bhatt.

1920 Evil Returns also brings back the Vikram Bhatt-Aftab Shivdasani's 'Kasoor' combination after a long time. 

The film is a Horror which revolves around Jaidev Verma (Aftab Shivdasani), a poet who lives the life of a loner as he is always in search of his Love. He only has a sister Karuna (Vidya Malwade) who always supports him. One day he meets Smruti (Tia Bajpai) near a lake under mysterious circumstances of being possessed.
Jaidev brings her home and takes care of her against the wishes of his sister, who doesn't want Smruti to stay as she senses something wrong with her. During the course of time, Jaidev finds out that Smruti has lost her memory and does not remember anything from her past life except for his poems.

Jaidev decides to take Smruti to Shimla to get her treated in a big hospital. On their way, while resting in a guest house, strange haunting sounds start to emanate. Smruti gets possessed by a spirit (Sagar Saikia).
The film has lots of spooky moments that gives you Jolt and Shocks. The scary atmosphere is very well conceived. Especially the scene where Jaidev is taking rest in the guest house along with Smruti where she gets possessed is outstanding. Plus the background score of the film is just amazing and equally goes step-by-step with every fear building scene in the film. 

Performance wise, Tia Bajpai rocks. Actually at one point of time, You start feeling without Tia Bajpai, This film wouldn't had been possible. It's really good to see Aftab Shivdasani back on the screen after a long time. Aftab is brilliant and his performance somewhere reminds you of his character that he played in 'Kasoor'. Vidya Malwade and Sagar Saikia are equally good.
The camera work by Naren Gedia is simply superb which helps the director Bhushan Patel's vision in creating the eerie atmosphere. This film doesn't looks like a First Timer Director's film. Bhushan Patel is the director to watch out for. Musically, Chirantan Bhatt does a good job.

The film is again a Horror Masterpiece from the house of Vikram Bhatt and his team which surely scares the hell out of you along with some amazing shock values. If you really want to get scared, Go for this one.

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Aftab cheers 13 years in Bollywood!

Actor Aftab Shivdasani is joyous after having completed 13 years in Bollywood.

"My first film 'Mast' released today Oct 15, 1999... My 13th b day here, so blessed to be part of this world, thank you Mr. Ram Gopal Varma," tweeted Aftab.

In his acting career, Aftab has featured in movies like "Awara Paagal Deewana", "Darna Mana Hai", "Masti" and "Aloo Chaat".

Much before his debut in "Mast", he was seen as a child actor in "Mr. India", "Shahenshah" and "ChaalBaaz".

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Aftab Shivdasani turns poet for his next film

Actor, who plays a poet in his next, says he was really bad at remembering his lines in '1920: Evil Returns'

Poetry is not everyone's cup of tea. And who knows it better than Aftab Shivdasani. In his upcoming film with Vikram Bhatt, the actor plays a poet and had to mouth several lines of verses.

Aftab says, I play a poet and I had a horrible time remembering the poetry. I don't read poetry in real life. I had problems in dubbing for it also!

The actor also has plans to dabble in production but rules out giving up acting for it. He states, Production may or may not happen but all I want to do is act.

Vikram Bhatt's film also happens to be the first Bollywood project to be shot in the south of Sweden, at some very eerie locations. So much so that the entire cast and crew apparently got goose bumps.

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Aftab returns with '1920: Evil Returns'

Actor Aftab Shivdasani, who has been missing in action for sometime now, will be seen in Vikram Bhatt's "1920: Evil Returns".

"To all those who asked about my next film, it's '1920: Evil Returns' releasing October 2012," tweeted Aftab.

A supernatural thriller, directed by Bhushan Patel, the film also features actress Tia Bajpai and Vidya Malvade.

The 34-year-old made his Bollywood debut as a child actor with 1987 sci-fi comedy "Mr. India" and also featured in "Chaalbaaz" and "Insaniyat".

He made his debut as a hero with "Mast" (1999) opposite Urmila Matondkar and later did films like "Kasoor", "Lov Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega", "Hungama" and "Masti".

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