Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Year: 2002

Runtime: 179 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rajkumar Kohli

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An Incredible Tale A shape-shifting snake exacts revenge on the men he believes are responsible for the death of Divya, his lover in her previous life.

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Timeline & Setting – Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)

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Time period

Late 1990s

Set in the late 1990s Indian urban environment, the film blends contemporary college life with a revived myth from a past life. Divya’s spirit and Kapil’s powers cross between the present day and ancient legend, hinting at a transition toward a new century. The narrative juxtaposes modern life with a timeless curse that resurfaces across generations.

Location

Mumbai, London, Lonavala, Abandoned Fort

The story moves through urban Mumbai where Divya and her friends study, shifts to a London work trip for Karan, and features a party setting in Lonavala. An old, abandoned fort becomes the climactic stage for the supernatural confrontation. The film also lightly traverses the surrounding cityscape and hill-station locales that frame the group’s adventures.

🏙️ Mumbai 🗺️ London 🏞️ Lonavala 🏰 Fort

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 19:27

Main Characters – Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)

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Divya / Vasundhara (past life) - Manisha Koirala

Divya is Karan’s fiancée who dies after a brutal assault; her spirit survives and is revealed to be Vasundhara, a snake-woman from a past life. She returns to avenge the humiliation and death she suffered, now able to enter bodies and manipulate events. Her vengeance targets the entire male circle who pressured her, rather than just the direct perpetrators.

💔 Heartbroken 👻 Ghost 🐍 Past-life

Karan Saxena - Sunny Deol

Karan is Divya’s fiancé who defends his friends and ultimately fights to defeat Kapil. He survives the final confrontation after being empowered by the Principal’s ritual, displaying loyalty, courage, and a protective stance toward Vivek.

💖 Loyal 🛡️ Protector 💫 Protagonist

Vivek Saxena - Sonu Nigam

Vivek is Karan’s younger step-brother whom Karan looks after; he becomes a focal point for the supernatural danger and survives the climactic events with help from his friends.

👦 Younger 🛡️ Protected 🧭 Witness

Atul Aggarwal - Akshay Kumar

A member of the friend group who witnesses the escalating violence; he is injured during the ordeal and dies from his wounds, his death contributing to the seed of the revenge cycle.

🕊️ Victim ⚔️ Conflict 💔 Tragic

Vijay - Suniel Shetty

One of the group who becomes a target of Kapil’s impersonation; his death occurs after Divya’s spirit possesses him, illustrating the reach of the haunting.

🎯 Targeted 💀 Death

Abdul - Arshad Warsi

A close friend who is killed by Kapil’s supernatural attack, marking the rising cost of the haunting and revenge.

🎭 Friend ⚡ Victim

Prem Srivastav - Aftab Shivdasani

An in-group friend who becomes entangled with Divya’s possession; he faces legal trouble and becomes a central figure in the murder plot during the courtroom sequence.

🎭 Friend ⚖️ Accused

Rajesh - Rajat Bedi

One of the group who initially humiliates Divya; his voice is replicated by Kapil to manipulate events, driving the cycle of vengeance further.

🗣️ Manipulator 🥀 Abuser

Madan - Siddharth Ray

A member who is killed by Kapil on the same night of the fort sequence; his death escalates the violence and fear within the group.

🎯 Victim 💀 Killed

Victor - Sharad S. Kapoor

A friend whose car breaks down and is killed by Kapil who impersonates a driver to commit the crime, underscoring the pervasive reach of the supernatural killer.

🚗 Victim 🗡️ Impersonation

Rashmi - Kiran Rathod

A love interest connected to Prem; she contributes to the courtroom deception and is used in Kapil’s impersonation schemes to frame others.

💖 Love Interest 🧭 Manipulated

Ashok Kejriwal - Aditya Pancholi

The nemesis killed when Divya enters Prem’s body to strike against him; his murder is a turning point in the pursuit of justice within the group.

⚔️ Nemesis 🕯️ Victim

Principal Joseph - Raj Babbar

Professor of parapsychology who guides the students; he orchestrates protection against the supernatural and performs a ritual to resurrect Karan by merging three major religions.

🎓 Mentor 🔮 Ritual

Kapil - Arman Kohli

The snake-man with near-immortality and the power to impersonate anything; his vengeful presence drives the supernatural conflict and body-hopping horror.

🐍 Villain 🌀 Shapeshifter

Raju - Shahbaz Khan

A member of the group whose role ties into the broader dynamics of Divya’s spirit and Kapil’s threat during the unfolding events.

👥 Companion ⚔️ Participant

Nita - Rambha

Divya enters Nita’s body to influence events; Nita becomes a vehicle through which the plot advances and tension intensifies.

👁️ Possessed 🧭 Manipulated

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Major Themes – Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)

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🗡️ Revenge

Divya’s death triggers a vow of vengeance that passes from past life to present. Kapil’s powers enable him to manipulate and murder multiple group members, fueling the cycle of retaliation. The climax centers on breaking the curse, with Karan confronting Kapil to protect Vivek and the remaining friends.

👻 Supernatural

Kapil possesses near-immortality and the ability to impersonate others, driving a horror-driven plot. Divya’s ghost can inhabit living bodies, steering events in the present day. The necklace given by the principal becomes a talisman against supernatural threats, though it provides limited protection.

💔 Love

Love among the college friends is crushed by violence and coercion, leading to tragedy and a thirst for revenge. Divya’s engagement to Karan and her ensuing death haunt the group, complicating loyalties and fueling the drive to uncover truth and seek justice. The narrative ties affection and memory to the cost of speaking out against harassment and power.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 19:27

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