Raaz

Raaz

Year: 1967

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ravindra Dave

Mystery

Kumar, an Indian living in Africa, dreams of a railway station Viran Nagar in India. He travels there with his friend Rocky and finds the exact station, but villagers avoid them as if they have seen a ghost. While staying at an inn, Sapna says she was waiting for Kumar, though he never was there. Bansi claims he saw Kumar killed and buried nearby. Kumar and Rocky set out to discover who really died and why the locals think Kumar has risen from the grave.

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Timeline & Setting – Raaz (1967)

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Time period

Location

Africa, Viran Nagar (India)

Kumar, though Indian by origin, lives in Africa and dreams of an Indian railway station named Viran Nagar. He travels to India with his friend Rocky to uncover the mystery behind the dream. Upon arrival, locals treat them like ghosts, underscoring the town’s eerie atmosphere and the connection between Kumar's past and Viran Nagar.

🌍 Africa 🗺️ Viran Nagar 🚉 Viran Nagar Railway Station

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Main Characters – Raaz (1967)

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Kumar / Sunil

Kumar, an Indian-born man living in Africa, is haunted by dreams of a railway station in India named Viran Nagar. He arrives in India with his friend Rocky and quickly senses a deeper mystery. After an attack, he suffers memory loss, and the revelation that he has a twin brother Sunil becomes the film's central twist.

🔎 Protagonist 💭 Amnesia 🧭 Dreamer

Sapna Nath

Sapna is the woman Kumar loves and has been waiting for his return. Her relationship with Kumar is entangled with family secrets and an evil uncle who opposes their union. She is a key emotional driver of the plot as the truth about Kumar's past unfolds.

💘 Love 🔒 Secret 🕵️ Mystery

Rocky

Rocky is Kumar's loyal friend who accompanies him from Africa to Viran Nagar. He helps in the search for answers, providing practical support and steadfast companionship as the mystery deepens.

🤝 Friend 🧭 Sidekick 🗺️ Ally

Bansi

Bansi is a local villager who claims to have seen Kumar killed and buried nearby, adding a crucial clue to the mystery. His information nudges Kumar to re-evaluate his identity and motives around the events in Viran Nagar.

🗣️ Informant 🗝️ Clue-giver

Sarkar Nath

Sarkar Nath is Sapna's powerful uncle who opposes their love and schemes against Kumar. He embodies jealousy and ruthless ambition, driving the antagonistic force of the story.

🗡️ Villain 💢 Ambition

The Mysterious Man

A mysterious man who provides crucial truth about Kumar's past, revealing the existence of a twin and identifying the real killer. He serves as the catalyst for the final confrontation and resolution.

🗝️ Truth-teller 🕵️ Guide

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Major Themes – Raaz (1967)

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🪞 Identity

The protagonist wrestles with memory loss and a divided past. The dream of Viran Nagar becomes a key to uncovering who he really is, hinting at a deeper bond with a twin. The narrative blurs dream and reality to reveal the truth of his identity.

🗝️ Mystery

A murder, a village in denial, and a forgotten twin propel the investigation. Clues embedded in dreams and local legends push Kumar and Rocky to uncover the truth behind the supposed rebirth. Revelations about who killed whom drive the suspense to a head.

❤️ Love

Love between Kumar and Sapna becomes a central motive, confronting familial and social opposition. The romance intensifies the quest for truth and justice, guiding their decisions as they face danger. The resolution hinges on the power of love to triumph over deceit.

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