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About the film
Makdee (English: Spider), promoted as The Web Of The Witch, in English, is a 2002 Indian comedy horror film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It stars Shabana Azmi, Makrand Deshpande, Shweta Basu Prasad and Alaap Mazgaonkar. The film tells the story of a young girl in north India and her encounter with an alleged witch in an old mansion in the locality, believed by the locals to be haunted. It also explains the belief in witches and witchcraft across modern day India. The film was screened in the Critics' Week (Spotlight on India) section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.
When the film society and distributors were initially unsure about the film, Shailendra Singh believed in the director and the film. Percept Pictures backed the film, giving Vishal his directorial debut in Bollywood and proving that films made for children could be successful.
Plot
Life in Chunni's village is all peace and quiet and great fun. She fools the villagers, including her parents, with her impersonation of her twin sister, Munni.
In the village, there is a mansion that is said to be haunted, and legend goes that a witch called Makdee (Shabana Azmi) resides there. The legend has it that whoever wanders into the mansion comes out as an animal. No one in the village dares to enter the mansion.
Things are going fine for Chunni until the day one of her pranks gets quite out of hand. Chunni, her sister, and her friend Mughal-e-azam are constantly at odds with the local butcher, Kallu (Makarand Deshpande). Once Kallu chases Munni, Chunni's docile twin, to the mansion, mistaking her for Chunni in a fit of rage. As a result of this, Munni, her docile sister, enters the mansion, where presumably the witch has turned the little girl into a hen. Chunni is hysterical when she discovers this. She runs from pillar to post to get help, but her credibility is at an all-time low and the entire village refuses to believe her, so Chunni finally enters the haunted mansion alone to search for her sister.
Awards
Shweta Basu Prasad won the Indian National Film Award for Best Child Artist for 2003 for her role in the film.
The film won the second prize at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
Key details
| Release year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Vishal Bhardwaj. It |
| Starring | Shabana Azmi, Makrand Deshpande, Shweta Basu Prasad, Alaap Mazgaonkar |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Makdee released?
Makdee is a Hindi-language film released in 2002, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It.
Who directed Makdee?
Makdee was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It.
Who stars in Makdee?
Makdee stars Shabana Azmi, Makrand Deshpande, Shweta Basu Prasad, Alaap Mazgaonkar.
What is Makdee about?
Makdee (English: Spider), promoted as The Web Of The Witch, in English, is a 2002 Indian comedy horror film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It stars Shabana Azmi, Makrand Deshpande, Shweta Basu Prasad and Alaap Mazgaonkar.
Where can I watch Makdee?
Makdee may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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