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{{Short description|1986 Indian Hindi-language horror film}}
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{{Infobox film
|name = Tahkhana
| name = Tahkhana
|studio = Ramsays International
| image = File:Tahkhana (1986) poster.jpg
|starring= [[Hemant Birje]]<br>[[Puneet Issar]]<br>[[Preeti Sapru]]<br>Aarti Gupta
| caption = Theatrical release poster
|story = J. K. Ahuja
| director = {{Plainlist|
|writer = Kafeel Azar - Yogesh (dialogues)
* [[Tulsi Ramsay]]
|editing = Arjun Ramsay<br>Venkatesh Naik
* [[Shyam Ramsay]]
|cinematography =Gangu Ramsay
|screenplay =Arjun Ramsay
|music = [[Ajit Singh]]
|producer = Gangu Ramsay
|director = [[Tulsi Ramsay]]<br>[[Shyam Ramsay]]
|country = [[India]]
|language =Hindi
|released = 12 December 1986
}}
}}
'''''Tahkhana''''' is a 1986 [[Bollywood]] horror film directed by [[Shyam Ramsay]] and [[Tulsi Ramsay]]. It is a tale about two sisters separated at birth and the search for a hidden treasure, which is guarded in a dungeon by a bloodthirsty monster.
| writer = Kafeel Azar - Yogesh (dialogues)
| screenplay = Arjun Ramsay
| story = J. K. Ahuja
| producer = Gangu Ramsay
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Hemant Birje]]
* [[Puneet Issar]]
* [[Preeti Sapru]]
* [[Aarti Gupta Surendranath|Aarti Gupta]]
* [[Trilok Kapoor]]
}}
| cinematography = Gangu Ramsay
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* Arjun Ramsay
* Venkatesh Naik
}}
| music = [[Ajit Singh (composer)|Ajit Singh]]
| studio = Ramsays International
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1986|12|12}}
| country = [[India]]
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''Tahkhana''''' ({{translation|Dungeon}}),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/hindi-english/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%99%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE#:~:text=basement%20countable%20noun,thkhana%2C%20thkhAnA%2C%20thkhaanaa%2C%20thkh%C4%81n%C4%81|title=English Translation of “तहख़ाना” &#124; Collins Hindi-English Dictionary}}</ref> also known as '''''Tahkhana: The Dungeon''''', is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language [[horror film]] directed by [[Shyam Ramsay]] and [[Tulsi Ramsay]]. Its plot follows two sisters separated at birth and the search for a hidden treasure, which is guarded in a dungeon by a bloodthirsty monster.


The movie had music composed by Ajit Singh and songs sung by [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]] and Sushma Shreshtha. It starred [[Hemant Birje]], Aarti Surendranath and Kamran Rizvi in the lead roles, supported by Aarti Surendranath, [[Puneet Issar]] Imtiaz Khan, Sheetal, Priti Sapru, Trilok Kapoor, Amarnath Chatterji, Huma Khan, Rajindernath, Shamsuddin and others.
''Tahkhana'' features music composed by Ajit Singh and songs sung by [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]] and Sushma Shreshtha. It stars [[Hemant Birje]], [[Aarti Gupta Surendranath|Aarti Gupta]] and Kamran Rizvi in the lead roles, supported by [[Puneet Issar]], [[Imtiaz Khan]], [[Priti Sapru]], [[Trilok Kapoor]], [[Huma Khan]], [[Rajindernath]] and Shamsuddin among others.


==Plot==
==Plot==
A dying Thakur Surjeet Singh bequeaths the entire estate to his son, Raghuvir, disowning the other, Dhurjan, the family's black sheep, who also indulges in black magic. The latter swears to use magical powers to usurp the estate, and even arranges the abduction of Raghuvir's daughters, Sapna and Aarti. Mangal and his men manage to apprehend Dhurjan, imprison him in a dungeon, and rescue Aarti.  
A dying Thakur Surjeet Singh bequeaths his entire estate to one of his sons, Raghuvir, disowning the other, Dhurjan, the family's black sheep, who also indulges in black magic. The latter swears to use magical powers to usurp the estate, and arranges the abduction of Raghuvir's daughters, Sapna and Aarti. Mangal and his men manage to apprehend Dhurjan, imprison him in a dungeon, and rescue Aarti. They are unable to locate Sapna, and Raghuvir is killed. Before dying, he informs Mangal that Sapna has one of the two pieces of a locket around her neck, while the other is on Aarti's, and when joined together will reveal the location of a treasure buried in a dungeon.


However, they are unable to locate Sapna, and Raghuvir is killed. Before dying, he informs Mangal that Sapna has one of two pieces of a locket around her neck, while the other is on Aarti's, and when joined together will reveal the location of a treasure buried in a dungeon. 20 years later, Aarti and her boyfriend, Vijay, along with several others, will attempt to unearth this treasure - not realizing that they not only face betrayal from one of their own, but will also release and fall prey to an ageless and indestructible entity.
20 years later, Aarti and her boyfriend, Vijay, along with several others, attempt to unearth this treasure - not realising that they not only face betrayal from one of their own, but will also release and fall prey to an ageless and indestructible evil entity.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Hemant Birje]] as Heera
* [[Hemant Birje]] as Heera
*[[Kamran Rizvi]] as Vijay
* Kamran Rizvi as Vijay
*[[Aarti Gupta]] as Aarti
* [[Aarti Gupta Surendranath|Aarti Gupta]] as Aarti
*[[Preeti Sapru]] as Panna
* [[Preeti Sapru]] as Panna
*[[Narendra Nath]] as Dhurjan
* [[Trilok Kapoor]] as Raghuveer Singh
*[[Puneet Issar]] as Anand
* [[Narendra Nath]] as Dhurjan
*[[Imtiaz Khan]] as Shakaal
* [[Puneet Issar]] as Anand
*[[Rajendra Nath]] as cook Zabardast
* [[Imtiaz Khan]] as Shakaal
*[[Huma Khan]] as Reena
* [[Rajendra Nath]] as cook Zabardast
*Shamshuddin as Ghost (Shaitaan)
* [[Huma Khan]] as Reena
*Sheetal as Sapna
* Shamshuddin as Demon
*[[Trilok Kapoor]] as Raghuveer Singh
* Sheetal as Sapna
*[[Rana Jung Bahadur]] as Shakaal's friend
* [[Rana Jung Bahadur]] as Rana
*


==Music==
==Music==
#"Nazro Se Aaj Nazre Aur Dil Se Dil Milaye" - [[Sushma Sharestha]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]]
# "Nazro Se Aaj Nazre Aur Dil Se Dil Milaye" - [[Sushma Sharestha]], [[Anuradha Paudwal]]
#"Khuli Sadak Par: - [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], Dilraj Kaur
# "Khuli Sadak Par: - [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], Dilraj Kaur
#"Mai Hoon Pagal" - [[Asha Bhosle]]
# "Mai Hoon Pagal" - [[Asha Bhosle]]
 
==Home media==
''Tahkhana'' was released on [[DVD]] by [[Mondo Macabro]] as a [[double feature]] with the 1993 film ''[[Mahakaal (1993 film)|Mahakaal]]'' (also directed by the Ramsay brothers), as the ''Bollywood Horror Collection Vol. 3''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mondo-macabro.com/the-bollywood-horror-collection-vol-3-dvd-ramsay.html|title=The Bollywood Horror Collection Vol. 3|publisher=[[Mondo Macabro]]|access-date=2 July 2023}}</ref> In 2023, Mondo Macabro released ''Tahkhana'' on [[Blu-ray]] as part of the ''Bollywood Horror Collection'' boxed set, which also includes the Ramsay brothers-directed films ''[[Aatma (2006 film)|Aatma]]'' (2006), ''[[Bandh Darwaza]]'' (1990), ''Purani Haveli'', ''[[Purana Mandir]]'' (1984), and ''[[Veerana]]'' (1988).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/bollywood-horror-limited-edition-box-set|title=Bollywood Horror - Limited Edition Box Set|publisher=[[Mondo Macabro]]|access-date=2 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031172514/https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/bollywood-horror-limited-edition-box-set|archive-date=31 October 2022}}</ref>
 
==See also==
* [[List of Hindi films of 1986]]
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0260411}}
* {{IMDb title|0260411}}
{{Shyam Ramsay}}


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[[Category:1986 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
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[[Category:1986 horror films]]
[[Category:1986 horror films]]
[[Category:Indian horror films]]
[[Category:Indian horror films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ajit Singh]]




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Latest revision as of 05:28, 4 March 2026


Tahkhana
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Produced byGangu Ramsay
Written byKafeel Azar - Yogesh (dialogues)
Screenplay byArjun Ramsay
Story byJ. K. Ahuja
Starring
Music byAjit Singh
CinematographyGangu Ramsay
Edited by
  • Arjun Ramsay
  • Venkatesh Naik
Production
company
Ramsays International
Release date
  • 12 December 1986 (1986-12-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Tahkhana (transl. Dungeon),[1] also known as Tahkhana: The Dungeon, is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay and Tulsi Ramsay. Its plot follows two sisters separated at birth and the search for a hidden treasure, which is guarded in a dungeon by a bloodthirsty monster.

Tahkhana features music composed by Ajit Singh and songs sung by Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, Anuradha Paudwal and Sushma Shreshtha. It stars Hemant Birje, Aarti Gupta and Kamran Rizvi in the lead roles, supported by Puneet Issar, Imtiaz Khan, Priti Sapru, Trilok Kapoor, Huma Khan, Rajindernath and Shamsuddin among others.

Plot[edit | edit source]

A dying Thakur Surjeet Singh bequeaths his entire estate to one of his sons, Raghuvir, disowning the other, Dhurjan, the family's black sheep, who also indulges in black magic. The latter swears to use magical powers to usurp the estate, and arranges the abduction of Raghuvir's daughters, Sapna and Aarti. Mangal and his men manage to apprehend Dhurjan, imprison him in a dungeon, and rescue Aarti. They are unable to locate Sapna, and Raghuvir is killed. Before dying, he informs Mangal that Sapna has one of the two pieces of a locket around her neck, while the other is on Aarti's, and when joined together will reveal the location of a treasure buried in a dungeon.

20 years later, Aarti and her boyfriend, Vijay, along with several others, attempt to unearth this treasure - not realising that they not only face betrayal from one of their own, but will also release and fall prey to an ageless and indestructible evil entity.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

  1. "Nazro Se Aaj Nazre Aur Dil Se Dil Milaye" - Sushma Sharestha, Anuradha Paudwal
  2. "Khuli Sadak Par: - Amit Kumar, Dilraj Kaur
  3. "Mai Hoon Pagal" - Asha Bhosle

Home media[edit | edit source]

Tahkhana was released on DVD by Mondo Macabro as a double feature with the 1993 film Mahakaal (also directed by the Ramsay brothers), as the Bollywood Horror Collection Vol. 3.[2] In 2023, Mondo Macabro released Tahkhana on Blu-ray as part of the Bollywood Horror Collection boxed set, which also includes the Ramsay brothers-directed films Aatma (2006), Bandh Darwaza (1990), Purani Haveli, Purana Mandir (1984), and Veerana (1988).[3]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "English Translation of "तहख़ाना" | Collins Hindi-English Dictionary".
  2. ↑ "The Bollywood Horror Collection Vol. 3". Mondo Macabro. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bollywood Horror - Limited Edition Box Set". Mondo Macabro. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]

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