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Shaitan Director's Near-Fatal Set Accident Recalled
9 Feb
Summary
- Nambiar's directorial debut Shaitan turns 15 on June 10.
- An actor suffered a severe fall from the first floor during filming.
- Nambiar feels sad about another film using his debut's title.
Bejoy Nambiar's acclaimed 2011 film, Shaitan, is approaching its 15th anniversary on June 10, 2026. The action thriller, starring Rajeev Khandelwal and Kalki Koechlin, is celebrated for its music, stylish execution, and performances. A standout moment was the recreated 'Khoya Khoya Chand' sequence, which enhanced the on-screen chaos.
Nambiar reminisced about the creative synergy behind the scene, crediting the cinematographer, editor, composer, and actors. However, the production was not without its challenges. He revealed a "terrible accident" occurred on set, where actor Shiv Panditt fell from the first floor, a traumatic event Nambiar still remembers.
Comparisons to Anurag Kashyap's unreleased film Paanch were made during Shaitan's release, though Nambiar stated he had not seen Paanch. He also shared his feelings about the 2024 film titled Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn, admitting he was sad when another movie adopted his directorial debut's title, though he hasn't watched it.
Looking ahead, Nambiar's creature thriller, Tu Yaa Main, starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, is slated for release on February 13, 2026.
