Shaitaan Haveli Review

A surprising addition to the list of Amazon's specials, is this underrated piece of consistent and impressive writing and performances- 'Shaitan haveli' by Varun Thakur. Show parodies everything wrong with Indian horror movies- from white saree clad witches to massive Havelis and terrible sound effects.

The plot follows a famous horror movie director Hariman Singh (Bhupesh Singh), whose last movie - a failed romance drama, has buried him in debt. As a way to get out of it, he goes back to his forte and starts working on his next hit horror film. His cast for the film include a dim-witted gangster's son -Ponty (Adi Irani); his exotic yet astute girlfriend, Julia (Pippa Hughes); a famous self-absorbed Bollywood diva, Prarthana (Neha Chauhan) and a struggling actor, Varun (as himself).

This colorful ensemble of eccentric people alone ensures a witty, humorous and interesting experience. Although there aren't many moments that stand out, the show manages to be fairly captivating throughout, all credit to a strong script and a surprisingly engaging plot. From leads to the supporting actors everyone does a convincing job of portraying their quirky character. Bhupesh Singh's performance especially stands out and his time on camera is something to look forward to.

While you may not be out of breath laughing when watching this mini series, it will however knock your socks off!