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Movie Overview
| Title | Chhorii |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2021 |
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Horror, Romance, Drama |
Movie Cast
| Actor | Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Nushrratt Bharuccha | Sakshi |
| Mita Vashisht | Bhanno Devi, Kajla\’s wife |
| Pallavi Ajay | Rani, Rajbir\’s third wife |
| Yaaneea Bharadwaj | Sunaini |
| Rajesh Jais | Kajla |
| Saurabh Goyal | Rajbir/Hemant |
Storyline
Sakshi is eight months pregnant with her first child when she and Hemant are forced out of their home. They escape from the city and seek refuge in a house located deep inside sugarcane fields. The house is ridden with dark secrets that start unravelling as the story unfolds, posing a threat to Sakshi and her unborn child. Even as Sakshi tries to save herself and her unborn baby, scary sightings of three mysterious kids and a charred monster coupled with an eerie lullaby, emanating from an old transistor, wreak havoc with her sanity..
Movie Summary & Timeline
| Scene | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening Attack | A pregnant woman is chased through a sugarcane field and forced to cut her womb, setting the stage for a deadly curse that haunts the story. |
| Arrival in Village | Sakshi and Hemant seek refuge in a remote village to escape threats from Hemant\’s business troubles. They meet Devi, the driver’s orthodox and strict wife. |
| Introduction to Rani | Sakshi learns about Rani, Devi\’s eldest daughter-in-law, who previously survived a horrific womb ritual meant to protect her life. |
| Devi’s Warning | Devi warns Sakshi to stay away from the children and the house, threatening consequences if she disobeys her strict instructions. |
| Ritual on Sakshi | Devi and her husband perform a protective ritual against Sunaini’s ghost, confining Sakshi to her room for three days to ensure her safety. |
| Visions of Sunaini | Sakshi experiences terrifying visions of Sunaini’s death, the loss of her children, and the ancient curse haunting Devi’s family. |
| Sakshi Survives | After surviving the ritual, Sakshi insists on uncovering Sunaini’s story to prevent history from repeating itself and to break the curse. |
| Revelation of Hemant | Hemant is revealed to be Rajbir, the murderer of his previous wives, who spared Rani to maintain secrecy and continue his deadly actions. |
| Final Confrontation | Rani confronts and kills Rajbir, Devi, and Kajla with a cleaver as they attempt to attack Sakshi, ending the reign of terror in the village. |
| Resolution | Sakshi safely walks away through the sugarcane fields, guided by the spirits of the three children and joined by Rani, symbolizing the end of the curse. |
IMDB Rating – 6.7/10
Where To Watch
Where To Watch
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Available to stream (Subscription Required) |
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Chhorii (2021) Facts & Trivia
Chhorii (2021) starring Nushrratt Bharuccha is a Hindi horror thriller with a strong social message. Here are some lesser-known facts and interesting insights about its production, story, and cast:
- It is a Remake: Chhorii is the Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed 2017 Marathi horror film Lapachhapi. Both films were directed by Vishal Furia.
- Original Title\’s Meaning: The original Marathi title, Lapachhapi, translates to \”Hide and Seek,\” inspired by the mysterious ghost children in the film.
- Social Commentary: The film uses horror to highlight serious issues like female infanticide and foeticide in India, delivering important social messages through entertainment.
- Location Setting Changed: The story\’s setting was shifted from Maharashtra in the original to Haryana in the Hindi remake to localize the social context and reflect the region\’s skewed sex ratio.
- Actress Preparation: Nushrratt Bharuccha, portraying a pregnant woman (Sakshi), researched pregnancy thoroughly and practiced with a fake baby bump to accurately depict the physical and emotional toll.
- Intense Filming Schedule: The film was shot in a single continuous schedule in Madhya Pradesh, which was both physically and emotionally demanding for the cast, especially Bharuccha during breakdown scenes.
- Inspiration for the Name: The title Chhorii refers to a girl or woman and may be linked to the old children’s counting game \”chhori-chhora,\” symbolically connecting to the film’s theme.
- Paranormal On-Set Incidents: During the shoot of the sequel, Chhorii 2, the cast and crew reported strange incidents, including malfunctioning oxygen meters in a well and a crew member fainting mysteriously.
- Debut in Horror Genre: Nushrratt Bharuccha returned to horror after her 2014 film Darr @ the Mall, aiming to explore complex roles in the genre and challenge perceptions of her acting range.
