''Khamoshi'' () is a 2019 Indian

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directed by

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and produced by Pyx Films. The film stars

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in the lead role as a deaf and mute girl with

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in the lead antagonistic role. This film is a remake of the 2016 American film, ''

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'' and a remake of the delayed 2019

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''Hush'' remake ''

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'' which starred

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in the lead role, and was also directed by Toleti. The film was theatrically released in India after delays on 14 June 2019.

Cast

as Surbhi *

as Dev *

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as Mrs. Desai *

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as Kishore Desai *

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as Dev's Father *

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as Lawyer Deepakji *

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as Advocate Anand *

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as Mushtaaq

Production

In March 2017,

revealed that his new

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Film is in production with

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. The film was shot entirely in

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, and within 25 days, the entire shoot of the film was completed.

is playing titular role of a deaf and mute girl whereas

is playing an antagonist.

is in a pivotal role in the film.

Release

The film was released on 14 June 2019 in India theatrically.

Reception

Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of ''

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'' giving the film two stars out of five, feels that the film fails to hold attention of audience for too long and calls it a half-baked broth of a thriller. She concludes, "Khamoshi' shines in the beginning but then it becomes ice-cold half way into its murky narrative."

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Shamir Tandon and lyrics are penned by Zeest. Rap was written and performed by Babu Haabi.

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holds the rights of music. The original background score is composed by Simaab Sen.

References

External links

* * {{Chakri Toleti Hush 2010s Hindi-language films Indian psychological thriller films Indian slasher films Indian supernatural horror films Indian remakes of American films Hindi remakes of English films Hindi remakes of Tamil films Films scored by Shamir Tandon Indian horror film remakes 2010s slasher films Films about deaf people Films directed by Chakri Toleti