Bhootnath- Review

Amitabh Bachchan starrer Bhootnath is a direction of Vivek Sharma.The other major star cast are child artist Aman Siddiqui, Juhi Chawla and Shahrukh Khan.


While the movie targets child audience mainly it has something for everybody.Bhootnath is story which is aimed at Late Kailash Nath.Nath Villa is a haunted house and everybody is afraid to come there. Banku and family(Shahrukh Khan, Juhi and Aman) move into this house on rent.Bhoot tries all trick to chase away the little boy to no avail.However one incident brings them closer and the boy takes him for angel.We are shown the bhoot tricks.There is a twist in the movie when Bhootnath’s son returns from US and decides to sell the mansion. Bhootnath chases them away.We are told that Kailash Nath has very difficult life when his son leaves for US and settles down and never comes to visit his ailing mother.He comes only after her death and tries to sell the house to which Kailash Nath does not agree.In a fit of rage he leaves with his wife and son and never turns back to see his dying father who slips from the staircase.Later we see how the child helps Bhoothnath to get salvation by getting his death rituals performed by his son.

Director Vivek Sharma, has managed to extract an award-worthy performance from child artist Aman Siddiqui and good performances from the rest of the cast too. A brilliant performance from Amitabh Bachhan and decent performances from all makes it all more good.Overall, Bhootnath has comedy, drama, emotions and the performances are brilliant. It has something in it for every generation. Do catch it this weekend. At the box-office, at lot depends on word-of-mouth. Should do well!