Gaslight (2023 film)
2023 film directed by Pavan Kripalani
Gaslight is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language mystery-thriller film, directed by Pavan Kirpalani and produced by Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri. The film stars Vikrant Massey, Sara Ali Khan
and Chitrangada Singh. It was released on 31 March 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Plot
The movie begins with Meesha, a young woman who uses a wheelchair, returning to her royal family estate after receiving a letter from her father, Raja Sahib, asking her to visit. However, when she arrives, she discovers that her father is missing. Her stepmother, Rukmani, and the palace staff claim he has gone away on business, but Meesha finds their explanations suspicious.
As strange incidents occur in the palace, Meesha believes she sees her father wandering the halls at night. Determined to uncover the truth, she investigates with the help of Kapil, a trusted palace employee. Their search reveals hidden secrets, conflicting stories, and evidence suggesting that Raja Sahib may have been murdered.
The mystery deepens with several twists.
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