Archive · 28 Jul 2025
1980 Horror Film "Gehraee" Faced Warnings, Then Tragedy
In 1980, director Aruna Raje and Vikas Desai made a horror film called "Gehraee" about black magic.
The director based the story on her experience and personal experiences.
Before making the film, the director was warned not to proceed by people who practiced occult practices.
Despite the warnings, they continued, leading to personal troubles for the director after the film's release.
The story involved research and interviews, and one person who was allegedly possessed.
You can watch the movie on YouTube.
Film "Gehraee" (1980) was directed by Aruna Raje and Vikas Desai, based on black magic.
The director was warned by some tantriks (occultists) not to make the film but proceeded anyway.
The film's story is based on black magic within a family, and the director's personal experiences influenced its creation.
Research included interviews and meeting a girl possessed by a spirit that spoke Urdu poetry.
Following the film's release, the director faced several personal tragedies, including divorce and the death of her daughter.
- Who
- Directed by Aruna Raje and Vikas Desai.
- What
- The horror film "Gehraee", based on black magic.
- When
- Released in 1980.
- Where
- Bangalore, India
- Why
- Inspired by personal experiences and research on black magic.
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Motivation
Director's Perspective
Creating the film based on real-life experiences and research.
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- Film Title
- "Gehraee"
- Release Year
- 1980
- Directors
- Aruna Raje, Vikas Desai
- Genre
- Horror
- Based on
- Black magic