‘Phobia’ Movie Review By Pankhurie Mulasi | Radhika Apte
- 8 years ago
Phobia is a 2016 Indian psychological thriller film, directed by Pawan Kripalani and produced by Viki Rajani. The film stars Radhika Apte as Mehak, an artist suffering from severe agoraphobia. The film marked Apte's first leading role in Bollywood. It had its theatrical release on 27 May 2016, under the banner of Eros International and Next Gen Films. The film revolves around an young artist Mehak (Apte) who developed severe agoraphobia– the fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness or embarrassment, after having been sexually assaulted in the past.
Development began in 2015, when Rajani signed Radhika Apte for a film to be made under his banner. Rajani worked on the script, with principal photography taking place in Mumbai. The film features music by Daniel B George. The film features one song. The lyrics for song were written by Jay Shankar Prasad. Phobia released on 27 May 2016, from average to positive critical notice, with major praise directed to Apte's performance. Various plot elements of the film are inspired from Jason Blum produced 2016 Hollywood horror Visions
Development began in 2015, when Rajani signed Radhika Apte for a film to be made under his banner. Rajani worked on the script, with principal photography taking place in Mumbai. The film features music by Daniel B George. The film features one song. The lyrics for song were written by Jay Shankar Prasad. Phobia released on 27 May 2016, from average to positive critical notice, with major praise directed to Apte's performance. Various plot elements of the film are inspired from Jason Blum produced 2016 Hollywood horror Visions