Khamoshh - Khauff Ki Raat : mediocre murder mystery

Rating:- *1/2

KHAMOSHH - KHAUFF KI RAAT is a poor imitation of James Mangold's psychological thriller and slasher horror movie IDENTITY [2003; John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet].

What's laudable is that Tijori does venture into a seldom chosen path [split personality disorder] - an issue rarely tackled in Bollywood - but the story has been presented in such an abstract fashion that the viewer starts gasping for a breath of fresh air after a point.

Frankly, KHAMOSHH - KHAUFF KI RAAT could've been an ideal popcorn movie with flair, style and intelligence that would've set everyone thinking [or talking] about it on their drive back home. It genuinely had the ingredients to shock and scare the viewer, but the outcome leaves you cold and numb.

On a stormy night, various people passing through a particular highway get diverted to this motel, the only place for shelter.

They are Kashmira [Rakhi Sawant], her business manager Avinash [Rajeev Singh], a cop, who is transferring a convict [Kelly Dorjee] to another prison.

A couple of murders takes place at this motel. The mystery deepens… Everyone is on tenterhooks and wants to escape.

KHAMOSHH - KHAUFF KI RAAT falters due to faulty writing. There are gaping flaws in the screenplay, with several questions remaining unanswered. That’s the primary flaw of the film!

But Deepak Tijori has handled a few portions in the post-interval portions with precision, keeping the viewer on the edge of his seat.

The film has just one song [at the start of the film] and it's an okay track.

Shilpa Shetty does a decent job. Newcomer Rajeev Singh has screen presence and as an actor, doesn't disappoint. If given the right roles, has tremendous potential! Kainaaz and Rajat Bedi are effective enough. Vrajesh Hirjee is extremely efficient. Kelly Dorjee gets no lines to deliver. Vishwajeet Pradhan is alright. Rakhi Sawant is excellent in a brief role.

Makrand Deshpande goes over the top. Juhi Chawla delivers a sincere performance.

On the whole, KHAMOSHH - KHAUFF KI RAAT lacks in chills, thrills and most importantly, it rests on a faulty script.