‘Khauf’ Review: Scared, Scarred & Seriously Hooked
The show isn’t in a rush to prove itself, and it asks the same of you. Hang in there. Khauf is one of those rare series that rewards the patient viewer with a payoff that’s not just worth it—it’s unforgettable. Cast: Rajat Kapoor, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Monika Panwar, Chum Darang, Gagan Arora, Abhishek Chauhan & more Directed by: […]
‘Khauf’ Series Review: A Masterful Blend of Natural and Supernatural Horror
Let’s start with a modern horror story. When the first season of Sacred Games dropped in 2018, there was a surge of hope for a newer dawn of storytelling. The OTT space felt primed to embark on go-for-broke adventures that Hindi cinema and television couldn’t: take risks, platform untapped talent, challenge the mainstream, exhibit genres […]
Khauf Review: Patriarchy haunts more than a ghost in this meticulous horror drama
Khauf Review: What happens when a properly cooked script meets a bunch of supremely seasoned actors? Shows like Khauf are born and they teach how ‘content’ is done without an algorithm. In the day and age where “trend” is the most hated word and “algorithm” is soon going to be classified as an explicit term, […]
Khauf Review: Monika Panwar and Rajat Kapoor led psychological horror-drama masterfully blends supernaturalism with personal fears
What Works for Khauf: Khauf stands out in the crowded horror genre for its psychological edge, which elevates it beyond a typical supernatural fare. Unlike many horror shows that rely on jump scares or predictable tropes, Khauf masterfully intertwines Madhu’s past traumas with the strange happenings in her hostel room. The narrative of the show […]
‘Khauf’ review: Monika Panwar shines in gripping, sensitive series
What’s the story Amazon Prime Video’s horror-thriller series Khauf features a stupendous performance by Monika Panwar (Jamtara, Gaanth). Led by a predominantly female cast, it also stars Chum Darang, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla. Thrilling, gripping, meticulous, and well executed, Smita Singh’s eight-part show accurately analyzes the ghastly horror of being a woman in a […]
Khauf Review: Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor Explore The Horror Within Trauma, Not Just The Paranormal
Khauf Review: Contemporary Indian horror often struggles with tone and depth, leaning too heavily on gimmicks or preachiness. Khauf, created by Smita Singh and streaming on Amazon Prime, strikes a rare balance—anchoring its fear in raw, present-day trauma over ghosts. Though nuanced and atmospheric, it isn’t entirely without its flaws. Khauf Review: The problem with […]
‘Khauf’ web-series review: Rajat Kapoor and Monika Panwar’s horror-thriller digs deeper and keeps you engaged
Cast: Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shilpa Shukla, Abhishek Chauhan, Chum Darang Directors: Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan Language: Hindi One thing that the Hindi film content needs to be praised for is how the atmospherics are in a much better place as opposed to the gaudiness of the past. It’s more about the […]
Khauf Review: Monika Panwar Anchors Khauf, A Haunting Tapestry Of Trauma, Terror And Ghosts That Never Leave
Pankaj Kumar’s Khauf features Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla in a gripping eight-part horror series where haunted hostels, buried trauma and emotional scars collide—delivering a chilling exploration of fear, silence and survival through a richly atmospheric and psychologically intense narrative. There’s something oddly comforting about horror when done right—it […]
Prime Video announces suspense horror series ‘Khauf’
The show is helmed by debutante Smita Singh, and executive produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the banner of Matchbox Shots. It is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. Khauf, an eight-episode series, promises to deliver suspense and chills, offering a gripping narrative and an intense, edge-of-the-seat experience, according to a press […]
Khauf: Prime Video Horror Series Premieres April 18
A gripping suspense horror, Khauf is an eight-part series written and created by Smita Singh. Produced under the banner of Matchbox Shots, the Original series is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. Khauf features a talented ensemble cast, including Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla Khauf is set to […]
