Nagin: The 1976 Thriller That Changed Bollywood, Still Captivates Audiences

• Raj Kumar Kohli's 1976 film Nagin, inspired by 'The Bride Wore Black', became a Bollywood milestone, captivating audiences for nearly 50 years.
• The film uniquely featured 5 heroes in villainous roles and saw its story dramatically shift after 20 minutes with Jeetendra's character's death, igniting Reena Roy's Nagin's revenge.
• Reena Roy became an overnight star after accepting the lead role, which was rejected by many top actresses, leading to her collaboration with Kohli in four more films.
• Nagin's music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with all songs starting with 'Tera' or 'Tere', and Mohammed Rafi's iconic 'Tere Ishq Ka Mujhpe Hua Yeh Asar Hai', were highly popular.
• Made for ₹90 lakh, Nagin grossed ₹7 crores worldwide, becoming a blockbuster and the third highest-grossing film of 1976, inspiring numerous similar films.