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One year of Khauf.
A year later, it continues to hold its place with those who watched it.
Grateful to our cast, crew, and audience for making it what it is.
Thank you.




#matchboxshots #khauf #webseries #ottcontent #primevideoindia

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

1 year of #KhaufOnPrime, and khauf still remains 🤌

The wait is over. Shooting this has been an adventurous experience!

In Cinemas Oct 2026.

@iamnamitmalhotra @niteshtiwari22 @thenameisyash #RanbirKapoor @saipallavi.senthamarai @arrahman @hanszimmer @imax @dneg @primefocusstudios @worldoframayana

Thank you, @hollywoodreporterindia ✨

Social horror that raises the bar. #TheHonours (@thehonoursindia)- an RPSG Media (@rpsg.lifestylemedia) property powered by The Hollywood Reporter India - celebrate Khauf — a rare, complex genre vehicle that conflates the natural fear of being a woman in India with the supernatural fear of ghosts. Set in a working women’s hostel, it’s superbly performed, sharply plotted, and ambitiously staged. We capture cast and crew members Satyam Sharma (@satyamshivamsundaram_8), Smita Singh (@smita_singhstories), Nikhil Madhok (@madhoknikhil), Monika Panwar (@monikapanwar), Sarita Patil (@saritagpatil), Priyanka Setia (@priyankasetia11), ⁠Shalini Vatsa (@itsshalinivatsa), Surya Balakrishnan (@suryab), Rajat Kapoor, and Pankaj Kumar (@punkudge) at The Honours celebration.

Presented by: Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water (@keepwalkingindia)

#THRIndia #TheHollywoodReporterIndia #JohnnieWalkerLuxeBlendedWater #KeepWalking

🎬: Haider (2014)
Directed by: Vishal Bharadwaj (@vishalrbhardwaj)
Director of Photography: Pankaj Kumar (@punkudge)
Produced by: Vishal Bharadwaj Films, UTV Motion Pictures

#haider #vishalbharadwaj #irrfankhan
#shahidkapoor #shraddhakapoor

Have you seen Haider (2014)?

#PankajKumar beams with pride as he poses with the Black Lady after winning the Best Cinematographer, Series for Khauf at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025.

Co-powered by: @hyundaiindia & @blenderspridefashiontour

Associate Partners:
@annalaxmi.in
@amanteindia

#FilmfareOTTAwards2025
#FilmfareOTTAwards
#FilmfareAwards
#Filmfare

From story to screen, Khauf found its voice through powerful writing, striking visuals, and deeply immersive performances.
We congratulate Smita Singh, Pankaj Kumar, and Monika Panwar on their Filmfare OTT Awards wins — each bringing a distinct strength that shaped the emotional core of the series, streaming on @primevideoin .

@saritagpatil @dikssharoutray #sanjayroutray
@suryab @rkrkay @abhishekchn @geetanjalikulkarniofficial @shilpashukla555 @chum_darang @whogaganarora @itsshalinivatsa @priyankasetia11
@asheemavardaan @rashmimann @realisticriya_110
@satyamshivamsundaram_8 @jogi_mehboob @nzihani @mihihaha
@currypuccasharma @bhagyashreelaud @ashwinimalik1969 @soamaagoswami @pamma_dhillxn @tinu4444 @azazmemon_07 @castingbay @ghantaghartalkies @ohwhatdeepak @avijit.15
@vishwadhar.dhanda @sanjanapawar_ @doulat_rathod @ashwanimishra @zuhair30
@royalbengal @itskeyurrrrr @aristamehta @delzadhiwale
@aanchal_verrma

#matchboxshots #filmfareottawards2025 #filmfareott2025 #filmfare25 #khauf #ottseries #indianseries #indianwebseries #hindiseries #beststory #screenwriting #storytelling#bestcinematography #cinematography #visualstorytelling #bestactor #acting #performances #ottindia #monikapanwar #pankajkumar #smitasingh

From story to screen, Khauf found its voice through powerful writing, striking visuals, and deeply immersive performances.
We congratulate Smita Singh, Pankaj Kumar, and Monika Panwar on their Filmfare OTT Awards wins — each bringing a distinct strength that shaped the emotional core of the series, streaming on @primevideoin .

@saritagpatil @dikssharoutray #sanjayroutray
@suryab @rkrkay @abhishekchn @geetanjalikulkarniofficial @shilpashukla555 @chum_darang @whogaganarora @itsshalinivatsa @priyankasetia11
@asheemavardaan @rashmimann @realisticriya_110
@satyamshivamsundaram_8 @jogi_mehboob @nzihani @mihihaha
@currypuccasharma @bhagyashreelaud @ashwinimalik1969 @soamaagoswami @pamma_dhillxn @tinu4444 @azazmemon_07 @castingbay @ghantaghartalkies @ohwhatdeepak @avijit.15
@vishwadhar.dhanda @sanjanapawar_ @doulat_rathod @ashwanimishra @zuhair30
@royalbengal @itskeyurrrrr @aristamehta @delzadhiwale
@aanchal_verrma

#matchboxshots #filmfareottawards2025 #filmfareott2025 #filmfare25 #khauf #ottseries #indianseries #indianwebseries #hindiseries #beststory #screenwriting #storytelling#bestcinematography #cinematography #visualstorytelling #bestactor #acting #performances #ottindia #monikapanwar #pankajkumar #smitasingh

From story to screen, Khauf found its voice through powerful writing, striking visuals, and deeply immersive performances.
We congratulate Smita Singh, Pankaj Kumar, and Monika Panwar on their Filmfare OTT Awards wins — each bringing a distinct strength that shaped the emotional core of the series, streaming on @primevideoin .

@saritagpatil @dikssharoutray #sanjayroutray
@suryab @rkrkay @abhishekchn @geetanjalikulkarniofficial @shilpashukla555 @chum_darang @whogaganarora @itsshalinivatsa @priyankasetia11
@asheemavardaan @rashmimann @realisticriya_110
@satyamshivamsundaram_8 @jogi_mehboob @nzihani @mihihaha
@currypuccasharma @bhagyashreelaud @ashwinimalik1969 @soamaagoswami @pamma_dhillxn @tinu4444 @azazmemon_07 @castingbay @ghantaghartalkies @ohwhatdeepak @avijit.15
@vishwadhar.dhanda @sanjanapawar_ @doulat_rathod @ashwanimishra @zuhair30
@royalbengal @itskeyurrrrr @aristamehta @delzadhiwale
@aanchal_verrma

#matchboxshots #filmfareottawards2025 #filmfareott2025 #filmfare25 #khauf #ottseries #indianseries #indianwebseries #hindiseries #beststory #screenwriting #storytelling#bestcinematography #cinematography #visualstorytelling #bestactor #acting #performances #ottindia #monikapanwar #pankajkumar #smitasingh

Khauf just screamed its way to the top at #filmfareawards !!

Huge congrats to @punkudge - the real horror is running out of awards space at home 🏆

Congratulations @smita_singhstories @itsmonikapanwar @alokanandadasgupta @bigyna @phantomvfx @tanyachhabria !! You deserve all the accolades coming your way!

Khauf just screamed its way to the top at #filmfareawards !!

Huge congrats to @punkudge - the real horror is running out of awards space at home 🏆

Congratulations @smita_singhstories @itsmonikapanwar @alokanandadasgupta @bigyna @phantomvfx @tanyachhabria !! You deserve all the accolades coming your way!

Khauf joins IMDb’s Top 10 this year, made possible by the many hands behind it, the audience who stood by us, and IMDb’s valued recognition.


@primevideoin @punkudge @suryab @smita_singhstories @saritagpatil @dikssharoutray #sanjayroutray @Matchboxshots @itsmonikapanwar @rkrkay @abhishekchn
@geetanjalikulkarniofficial @shilpashukla555 @chum_darang @whogaganarora @itsshalinivatsa @priyankasetia11
@asheemavardaan @rashmimann @realisticriya_110 @satyamshivamsundaram_8 @jogi_mehboob @nzihani
@tanyachhabria @shriram.badave @ashishmukhiarai @raghav_1699 @alokanandadasgupta @currypuccasharma @bhagyashreelaud @ishidwivedi @ashwinimalik1969
@soamaagoswami @pamma_dhilln @bigyna @tinu4444
@azazmemon_07 @castingbay
@ghantaghartalkies @ohwhatdeepak @avijit.15
@vishwadhar.dhanda @sanjanapawar_@doulat_rathod @ahambramhaasmi @akshay_fillum @rajatthakral1994
@harsh.beliefs @ashwanimishra @diipesh_padwal @sabsealag007 @pragya.tamta @lokesh131313 @zuhair30
@royalbengal @ami.gupta.desai @surekha.srinivasan92
@aristamehta @delzadhiwale @aanchal_verrma

#matchboxshots #khauf #imdb #imdbtop10 #indianseries #horrorseries #horrorindia #thrillerseries #2025recap #behindthework #creativecommunity #filmmakingindia #indianfilmmakers #onsetlife #storytellers #madeinindia #khaufonprime #khaufseries #fyp

Khauf has been recognised with multiple nominations at the Filmfare OTT Awards 2025.
This acknowledgment reflects the dedication, craft, and collaborative effort of every artist and technician who contributed to the series.
We are honoured to see the show appreciated across key categories and are grateful for the continued support of audiences and partners.


Best Series @matchboxshots @primevideoin
Best Director, Series @punkudge @suryab
Best Actor, Series (Female), Drama @itsmonikapanwar
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male), Drama @rkrkay
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female), Drama @geetanjalikulkarniofficial
Best Story, Series @smita_singhstories
Best Dialogues, Series @smita_singhstories
Best Production Design, Series @nzihani
Best Original Screenplay, Series @smita_singhstories
Best Cinematographer, Series @punkudge
Best Editing, Series @tanyachhabria
Best Background Music, Series @alokanandadasgupta
Best VFX, series @phantomfx_india
Best Sound Design, Series @bigyna

@abhishekchn @shilpashukla555 @chum_darang @whogaganarora @itsshalinivatsa @priyankasetia11
@asheemavardaan @rashmimann @realisticriya_110 @satyamshivamsundaram_8 @jogi_mehboob @shriram.badave @ashishmukhiarai @raghav_1699 @currypuccasharma @bhagyashreelaud @ishidwivedi @ashwinimalik1969 @soamaagoswami @pamma_dhilln @tinu4444 @azazmemon_07 @castingbay
@ghantaghartalkies @ohwhatdeepak @avijit.15
@vishwadhar.dhanda @sanjanapawar_@doulat_rathod @ahambramhaasmi @akshay_fillum @rajatthakral1994
@harsh.beliefs @ashwanimishra @diipesh_padwal @sabsealag007 @pragya.tamta @lokesh131313 @zuhair30
@royalbengal @aristamehta @delzadhiwale @aanchal_verrma

#matchboxshots #khauf #khaufseries #khaufonprime #horror #horrorstories #horrorseries #thrillerseries #indianhorror #filmfareottawards2025 #filmfareott #ottawards #indiancinema #seriesnomination #awardseason

#Khauf Review: A Rare, Socially Conscious Indian Horror Series

Finally, we got the time to talk about this excellently crafted Indian horror series—one with a strong social conscience that has stayed with us ever since we watched it. What begins as a slow-burn mystery gradually transforms into a deeply unsettling and realistic horror story—real in the sense of the everyday fears and dangers working women face.

It’s rare to see seasoned actors take on a story so well-cooked in the Indian horror space, especially on streaming platforms. Writer Smita Singh and director Pankaj Kumar deserves full credit; it’s not easy to tell a story with this level of sensitivity and confidence, yet she handles it with remarkable control.

@rkrkay is the show stealer here. What an actor—his screen presence, voice, and restrained menace are enough to terrify anyone. If he strategically promoted his role on social media, this series could genuinely become his 2.0 moment in mainstream Bollywood. On the other hand, @itsmonikapanwar continues to rise as a strong performer. One can only hope the industry doesn’t confine her talent to small-scale films—she truly deserves bigger, better opportunities.

Room No. 333 doesn’t just showcase a malevolent force; it mirrors the perverse realities of the society women live in. The series once again reminds us that an abuser can often be someone close. The moment when the five girls, unknowingly, engage in an act of self-defense—only for that act to take control of their lives—perfectly reflects how society chooses to judge women, no matter how careful or innocent they are.

A haunting and smartly executed series that uses horror not just to scare, but to hold up a mirror to society.

#KhaufOnPrime #RajatKapoor #MonikaPanwar #IndianHorror #Horrorseries #women #Bollywood #chumdarang #riyashukla #gaganarora #geetanjalikulkarni #abhishekchauhan

#Khauf Review: A Rare, Socially Conscious Indian Horror Series

Finally, we got the time to talk about this excellently crafted Indian horror series—one with a strong social conscience that has stayed with us ever since we watched it. What begins as a slow-burn mystery gradually transforms into a deeply unsettling and realistic horror story—real in the sense of the everyday fears and dangers working women face.

It’s rare to see seasoned actors take on a story so well-cooked in the Indian horror space, especially on streaming platforms. Writer Smita Singh and director Pankaj Kumar deserves full credit; it’s not easy to tell a story with this level of sensitivity and confidence, yet she handles it with remarkable control.

@rkrkay is the show stealer here. What an actor—his screen presence, voice, and restrained menace are enough to terrify anyone. If he strategically promoted his role on social media, this series could genuinely become his 2.0 moment in mainstream Bollywood. On the other hand, @itsmonikapanwar continues to rise as a strong performer. One can only hope the industry doesn’t confine her talent to small-scale films—she truly deserves bigger, better opportunities.

Room No. 333 doesn’t just showcase a malevolent force; it mirrors the perverse realities of the society women live in. The series once again reminds us that an abuser can often be someone close. The moment when the five girls, unknowingly, engage in an act of self-defense—only for that act to take control of their lives—perfectly reflects how society chooses to judge women, no matter how careful or innocent they are.

A haunting and smartly executed series that uses horror not just to scare, but to hold up a mirror to society.

#KhaufOnPrime #RajatKapoor #MonikaPanwar #IndianHorror #Horrorseries #women #Bollywood #chumdarang #riyashukla #gaganarora #geetanjalikulkarni #abhishekchauhan

#Khauf Review: A Rare, Socially Conscious Indian Horror Series

Finally, we got the time to talk about this excellently crafted Indian horror series—one with a strong social conscience that has stayed with us ever since we watched it. What begins as a slow-burn mystery gradually transforms into a deeply unsettling and realistic horror story—real in the sense of the everyday fears and dangers working women face.

It’s rare to see seasoned actors take on a story so well-cooked in the Indian horror space, especially on streaming platforms. Writer Smita Singh and director Pankaj Kumar deserves full credit; it’s not easy to tell a story with this level of sensitivity and confidence, yet she handles it with remarkable control.

@rkrkay is the show stealer here. What an actor—his screen presence, voice, and restrained menace are enough to terrify anyone. If he strategically promoted his role on social media, this series could genuinely become his 2.0 moment in mainstream Bollywood. On the other hand, @itsmonikapanwar continues to rise as a strong performer. One can only hope the industry doesn’t confine her talent to small-scale films—she truly deserves bigger, better opportunities.

Room No. 333 doesn’t just showcase a malevolent force; it mirrors the perverse realities of the society women live in. The series once again reminds us that an abuser can often be someone close. The moment when the five girls, unknowingly, engage in an act of self-defense—only for that act to take control of their lives—perfectly reflects how society chooses to judge women, no matter how careful or innocent they are.

A haunting and smartly executed series that uses horror not just to scare, but to hold up a mirror to society.

#KhaufOnPrime #RajatKapoor #MonikaPanwar #IndianHorror #Horrorseries #women #Bollywood #chumdarang #riyashukla #gaganarora #geetanjalikulkarni #abhishekchauhan

#Khauf Review: A Rare, Socially Conscious Indian Horror Series

Finally, we got the time to talk about this excellently crafted Indian horror series—one with a strong social conscience that has stayed with us ever since we watched it. What begins as a slow-burn mystery gradually transforms into a deeply unsettling and realistic horror story—real in the sense of the everyday fears and dangers working women face.

It’s rare to see seasoned actors take on a story so well-cooked in the Indian horror space, especially on streaming platforms. Writer Smita Singh and director Pankaj Kumar deserves full credit; it’s not easy to tell a story with this level of sensitivity and confidence, yet she handles it with remarkable control.

@rkrkay is the show stealer here. What an actor—his screen presence, voice, and restrained menace are enough to terrify anyone. If he strategically promoted his role on social media, this series could genuinely become his 2.0 moment in mainstream Bollywood. On the other hand, @itsmonikapanwar continues to rise as a strong performer. One can only hope the industry doesn’t confine her talent to small-scale films—she truly deserves bigger, better opportunities.

Room No. 333 doesn’t just showcase a malevolent force; it mirrors the perverse realities of the society women live in. The series once again reminds us that an abuser can often be someone close. The moment when the five girls, unknowingly, engage in an act of self-defense—only for that act to take control of their lives—perfectly reflects how society chooses to judge women, no matter how careful or innocent they are.

A haunting and smartly executed series that uses horror not just to scare, but to hold up a mirror to society.

#KhaufOnPrime #RajatKapoor #MonikaPanwar #IndianHorror #Horrorseries #women #Bollywood #chumdarang #riyashukla #gaganarora #geetanjalikulkarni #abhishekchauhan