Bhoothnath (2008)
- Original title
- भूतनाथ
- Directed by
- Vivek Sharma
- Genre
- fantasy film, comedy film, horror film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 6.2 of 10 from 126 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A lonely boy befriends a grumpy ghost who haunts an old mansion. Together they teach each other about friendship and facing fears.
lightheartedwhimsicalcomedicsupernaturalfamily-friendlyplayfulgentle
What happens
Bhoothnath (transl. Lord of ghosts) is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Vivek Sharma. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as the title character, Juhi Chawla, Aman Siddiqui, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rajpal Yadav with Shah Rukh Khan in an extended cameo appearance. The film is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story "The Canterville Ghost." Bhoothnath was released on 9 May 2008, receiving positive reviews from critics. It was well received by audiences and popular among children, becoming a success at the box office. The performances of the main cast were praised by critics and audiences alike. A sequel titled Bhoothnath Returns, written and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released on 11 April 2014; it shares a remote connection with the original. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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