IANS LIVE-‘KHAUF’ WRITER SMITA SINGH SHARES WHAT SETS THE SHOW APART FROM TYPICAL HORROR TALES
May 3, 2025
Fixtures
Result2 May 2025
Match 51
GT
GT
224/6 (20 ov)
SRH
SRH
186/6 (20 ov)
GT won by 38 runs
Result1 May 2025
Match 50
RR
RR
117/10 (16.1 ov)
MI
MI
217/2 (20 ov)
MI won by 100 runs
Result30 April 2025
Match49
CSK
CSK
190/10 (19.2 ov)
PBKS
PBKS
194/6 (19.4 ov)
PBKS won by 4 wickets
Result29 April 2025
Match 48
DC
DC
190/9 (20 ov)
KKR
KKR
204/9 (20 ov)
KKR won by 14 runs
Result28 April 2025
Match 47
RR
RR
212/2 (15.5 ov)
GT
GT
209/4 (20 ov)
RR won by 8 wickets
Result27 April 2025
Match 46
DC
DC
162/8 (20 ov)
RCB
RCB
165/4 (18.3 ov)
RCB won by 6 wickets
Result27 April 2025
Match 45
MI
MI
215/7 (20 ov)
LSG
LSG
161/10 (20 ov)
MI won by 54 runs
Result26 April 2025
Match 44
KKR
KKR
7/0 (1 ov)
PBKS
PBKS
201/4 (20 ov)
No result
Result25 April 2025
Match 43
CSK
CSK
154/10 (19.5 ov)
SRH
SRH
155/5 (18.4 ov)
SRH won by 5 wickets
Result24 April 2025
Match 42
RCB
RCB
205/5 (20 ov)
RR
RR
194/9 (20 ov)
RCB won by 11 runs
Result23 April 2025
Match 41
SRH
SRH
143/8 (20 ov)
MI
MI
146/3 (15.4 ov)
MI won by 7 wickets
Result22 April 2025
Match 40
LSG
LSG
159/6 (20 ov)
DC
DC
161/2 (17.5 ov)
DC won by 8 wickets
Result21 April 2025
Match 39
KKR
KKR
159/8 (20 ov)
GT
GT
198/3 (20 ov)
GT won by 39 runs
Result20 April 2025
Match 38
MI
MI
177/1 (15.4 ov)
CSK
CSK
176/5 (20 ov)
MI won by 9 wickets
Result20 April 2025
Match 37
PBKS
PBKS
157/6 (20 ov)
RCB
RCB
159/3 (18.5 ov)
RCB won by 7 wickets
Result19 April 2025
Match 36
RR
RR
178/5 (20 ov)
LSG
LSG
180/5 (20 ov)
LSG won by 2 runs
Result19 April 2025
Match 35
GT
GT
204/3 (19.2 ov)
DC
DC
203/8 (20 ov)
GT won by 7 wickets
Result18 April 2025
Match 34
RCB
RCB
95/9 (14 ov)
PBKS
PBKS
98/5 (12.1 ov)
PBKS won by 5 wickets
Result17 April 2025
Match 33
MI
MI
166/6 (18.1 ov)
SRH
SRH
162/5 (20 ov)
MI won by 4 wickets
Result16 April 2025
Match 32
DC
DC
188/5 (20) & 13/0 (0.4)
RR
RR
188/4 (20) & 11/2 (0.5)
DC won by superover

‘Khauf’ writer Smita Singh shares what sets the show apart from typical horror tales

Khauf’ writer Smita Singh shares what sets the show apart from typical horror tales

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Writer Smita Singh promises to bring a fresh twist to the horror genre with her latest project, “Khauf.” Known for her compelling storytelling, Singh opened up about what makes the series different from conventional horror shows, promising audiences a spine-chilling experience that goes beyond jump scares and clichés.

She shared, “The way we’ve approached and filmed it—it's raw and genuine. We've avoided comedy, embellishments, or diluting what's truly terrifying. Rooted in realism, we’ve seamlessly intertwined it with the surreal to the point where it becomes indistinguishable. The fear in the mind and the danger in the world converge. It's primal, visceral. This evolution—moving beyond just thrills to evoke profound dread—was missing. That's the niche Khauf is poised to fill.”

“Khauf,” an intense, eight-part suspense horror series, is directed by the duo Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan and produced by Matchbox Shots. This series is the brainchild of Smita Singh, who also serves as its writer and creator.

This series showcases a stellar ensemble cast, featuring Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla in pivotal roles. “Khauf” is set to launch on April 18 on Prime Video for audiences in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

For the unversed, Smita Singh, known for her bold and impactful storytelling, was part of the writers' team behind “Sacred Games,” Netflix’s first Indian original series that redefined digital storytelling in the country. Her acclaimed crime drama “Raat Akeli Hai,” released in 2020, earned both critical praise and audience appreciation.

A graduate of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Smita’s experience spans various roles, including assistant director and creative associate, across top Indian and international television networks.