Ho Sakta Hai

Rating:- **

Sometimes, a good subject, for various reasons like the lack of publicity and delays in release, can go unnoticed. This is what can be said for HO SAKTA HAI.

Yet, there's no denying that the film succeeds in scaring the viewer in a couple of deftly executed sequences, which is what a supernatural thriller ought to do.

A phone call makes Mohan [Khalid] start from the American Institute of Medical Studies, U.S. to rush to meet his grand-father [Victor Banerjee]. In a hurry to meet his grand-father, Mohan happens to meet Kushaba [Mukesh Tiwari], a saint, who can predict the layout of anybody's house by looking at their faces.

Khetwadi is a small village in India where Mohan's grand-father stays. His grand-father's wealth attracts the evil eyes of Parvati [Mohini], the wife of the caretaker of the house. She casts a spell on the house by practicing black magic. Mohan realizes that his brother and sister-in-law are missing and their son Tanya [Dharmik] is possessed by unknown forces.

Mohan learns that Parvati's acts are gripping Tanya and makes him commit crimes. Convinced that the black magic is working on Tanya, Mohan is now cornered and left with only one option -- to believe in what exists and fight against it.

An interesting story, with some slick special effects and effective sound quality. Wilson Louis' direction deserves a thumbs up. The film doesn't give an impression that it's directed by a first-timer. Special effects and background music are excellent.

Victor Banerjee dominates the show with a competent performance. Khalid and Hazel as newmakers are just okay. Dharmik, as the possessed kid, leaves an impression. Mohini is fair. Mukesh Tiwari is as usual.

On the whole, HO SAKTA HAI might draw a niche audience.