Halloween season calls for a classic scare — and Bollywood has never delivered one quite like Raaz. Raaz (transl. "Secret") is the 2002 Hindi supernatural horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt for Vishesh Films and Tips Industries, starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea.
The film remains Bollywood's most famous horror film: a chilling supernatural story carried by a Nadeem–Shravan soundtrack that became a chartbuster well before the movie released.
Raaz (2002) — Cast & Crew
Raaz is a 2002 Hindi supernatural horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt, written by Mahesh Bhatt and Girish Dhamija, and produced by Mukesh Bhatt with Kumar S. Taurani and Ramesh S. Taurani. It was mounted under Vishesh Films and Tips Industries, and distributed by Tips Industries.
The cast stars Bipasha Basu as Sanjana and Dino Morea as Aditya, alongside Malini Sharma and Ashutosh Rana as Professor Agni Swaroop. The plot follows a couple who move to an Ooty bungalow to save their failing marriage — only to be haunted by a vengeful spirit.
The film released theatrically on 1 February 2002, with a runtime of 151 minutes. It has been widely reported as an unofficial adaptation of the Hollywood film "What Lies Beneath" (2000).
Soundtrack
The music of Raaz was composed by Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer, on the Tips Industries label. The soundtrack album released on 8 December 2001 — eight tracks that became a chartbuster before the film's release.
The hit singles "Aapke Pyaar Mein", "Main Agar Saamne", "Itna Main Chahoon", "Jo Bhi Kasmein" and "Kitna Pyaara Hai" were sung by Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan and Abhijeet, and remain among Bollywood's most loved romantic-horror songs.
Box Office & Legacy
Raaz earned a reported Rs 370 million at the box office — declared a Blockbuster and the 2nd-highest-grossing film of 2002. It received Filmfare nominations including Best Film, Best Music Director, Best Lyricist for Sameer, and Best Female Playback for Alka Yagnik.
The film's success launched a franchise, with sequels following in 2009, 2012 and 2016.
Watch the Official Video
Note: no official trailer for Raaz exists on the Vishesh Films or T-Series channels, so here is the official lyrical video instead — "Aapke Pyaar Mein" from the Tips Official channel.
Raaz (2002) — "Aapke Pyaar Mein" (official lyrical video, Tips Official)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raaz released?
Raaz released theatrically on 1 February 2002. The film has a runtime of 151 minutes.
Who composed the music of Raaz?
The music was composed by Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics by Sameer, released on the Tips Industries label.
What are the famous songs of Raaz?
The famous songs include "Aapke Pyaar Mein", "Main Agar Saamne", "Itna Main Chahoon", "Jo Bhi Kasmein" and "Kitna Pyaara Hai".
Is Raaz based on a Hollywood film?
It has been reported as an unofficial adaptation of the Hollywood film "What Lies Beneath" (2000) — attributed, never stated as fact.
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