{"id":40874,"date":"2025-09-11T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/piece-wing-production-presents-bisaahee-a-spine-chilling-tale-of-witch-hunting-in-modern-india\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:30:08","slug":"piece-wing-production-presents-bisaahee-a-spine-chilling-tale-of-witch-hunting-in-modern-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/piece-wing-production-presents-bisaahee-a-spine-chilling-tale-of-witch-hunting-in-modern-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Piece Wing Production Presents \u2018Bisaahee\u2019: A Spine-Chilling Tale of Witch-Hunting in Modern India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11:\u00a0<\/strong> Every so often, Indian cinema attempts to drag a monster out of the shadows, not the fictional kind with claws and fangs, but the real kind that lurks in society. Bisaahee<\/em>, the new psychological thriller from Piecewing Production Pvt. Ltd., does exactly that. Written and directed by Abhinav Thakur, produced by Narendra Patel, and starring Puja Agarwal, Indu Prasad, Ravi Sah, and Ramsujan Singh, the film plunges headlong into the uncomfortable subject of witch-hunting \u2014 a practice many would like to believe belongs to history, but which continues to haunt modern India.<\/p>\n

A Brave Attempt, or an Overreach?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At its heart, Bisaahee<\/em> follows Stuti (played with unnerving restraint by Puja Agarwal), an urban vlogger who arrives in Aatmanpur village in search of \u201cquirky\u201d content, only to stumble upon a nightmare disguised as tradition. The film wastes no time setting its agenda: superstition is not harmless folklore, it\u2019s a weapon. Land disputes, gender politics, and mob fear are dressed up as rituals \u2014 and the victims are almost always women like Asha (Indu Prasad), who are branded witches to be silenced or dispossessed.<\/p>\n

On paper, the premise feels familiar. An outsider confronts a regressive system. Villagers, bound by fear, resist change. A clash ensues. But Bisaahee<\/em> tweaks the narrative by pushing Stuti\u2019s journey beyond journalism and into personal defiance. Does it always succeed? Not entirely.<\/p>\n

The Good: Atmosphere, Relevance, and Raw Courage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Credit where it\u2019s due \u2014 Abhinav Thakur\u2019s direction has an eye for atmosphere. The village lanes are bathed in uneasy silence, the mob scenes erupt in fire and fury, and the camera lingers on faces that betray both fear and complicity. There\u2019s no glamorization here; the horror feels grounded, almost documentary-like in places.<\/p>\n

The performances add weight. Puja Agarwal\u2019s Stuti evolves from curious outsider to reluctant crusader with conviction. Indu Prasad as Asha delivers moments of raw heartbreak that elevate the film beyond its thriller label. Even Ravi Sah and Ramsujan Singh, in supporting roles, contribute to the tense authenticity.<\/p>\n

And maybe the greatest triumph of Bisaahee<\/em> is timing. Witch-hunting cases continue to appear in the news, quickly forgotten after a brief headline. By being brave enough to shine a light on this uncomfortable reality, the film compels urban audiences to face what they\u2019d rather scroll past.<\/p>\n

The Not-So-Good: Heavy Hands and Old Tricks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yet for all its courage, Bisaahee<\/em> sometimes falls into the trap of over-emphasis. Certain scenes stretch long enough to feel like moral lectures, while others resort to predictable horror tropes \u2014 shrieking villagers, sudden silences, symbolic blood on walls \u2014 that dilute the uniqueness of the story.<\/p>\n

The script sometimes finds it difficult to balance. One minute it wishes to be a suspense thriller, the next it wishes to be a public service announcement. The shift isn\u2019t always seamless, leaving gaps where the audience feels they\u2019re being \u201ctold\u201d rather than \u201cimmersed.\u201d<\/p>\n

And yes, some dialogues veer dangerously close to clich\u00e9. When your theme is this urgent, a few recycled lines about \u201ctruth versus superstition\u201d can sound more like a WhatsApp forward than hard-hitting cinema.<\/p>\n

Early Buzz and Political Spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n

The film isn\u2019t sneaking in quietly. Its teaser launch created ripples, praised for its haunting imagery and unflinching tone. A special screening in Ahmedabad during News18\u2019s Shreshthiyon Nu Samman<\/em> event even drew Gujarat\u2019s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who lauded the project for its bravery. Such recognition adds legitimacy, though one could argue it also raises expectations to impossible heights.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, online chatter has been divided. Some call it \u201ca wake-up call disguised as horror,\u201d while others complain it might be \u201ctoo grim for mainstream audiences.\u201d One comment on Instagram summed it up with sarcasm: \u201cFinally, a horror movie that doesn\u2019t need ghosts \u2014 humans are scary enough.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Another viewer, reacting to the teaser, remarked: \u201cPowerful subject, but please don\u2019t reduce it to just jump scares. We\u2019ve had enough of that.\u201d<\/em> A fair warning for a film walking such a fine line.<\/p>\n

PR Shine Meets Public Scrutiny<\/strong><\/p>\n

Piecewing Production Pvt. Ltd. has launched Bisaahee not only as film, but as a \u201cmirror to society.\u201d The company has made its intentions clear to marry entertainment with social responsibility, and in today\u2019s content-overloaded era, that\u2019s both a lofty goal and a dangerous marketing strategy. Audiences will cheer the intent, but they\u2019ll be merciless if execution fails.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s undeniable, though, is that Bisaahee<\/em> has already succeeded in starting conversations. Even those sceptical of its cinematic quality are talking about the very issue it tackles. In PR terms, that\u2019s a win \u2014 but in artistic terms, it will be judged only once the credits roll.<\/p>\n

Verdict Before Release<\/strong><\/p>\n

To declare Bisaahee<\/em> a perfect movie would be too early and, honestly, unrealistic. What it is, instead, is a brash one. A movie that doesn\u2019t shy away from revealing India\u2019s dark alleys, even if at times it stumbles in relating the story.<\/p>\n

It is a mirror, cracked and unsettling. Sometimes it reflects too clearly, sometimes it distorts, but it won\u2019t let you look away. For that alone, Bisaahee deserves to be seen, argued with, and disagreed upon. Whether it succeeds as a film or is just a gutsy attempt will be known by the audience reaction when it officially opens on September 25, 2025.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the movie already serves as a reminder: superstition may wear the face of tradition, but film still holds the power to strip it bare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 11:\u00a0 Every so often, Indian cinema attempts to drag a monster out of the shadows, not the fictional kind with claws and fangs, but the real kind that lurks in society. Bisaahee, the new psychological thriller from Piecewing Production Pvt. Ltd., does exactly that. Written and directed by Abhinav Thakur, produced…<\/p>\n

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