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Chhaya Kadam's 'Jathai' in 'Bhootam Bhayam': "Never imagined... I felt it from within"
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News18•23-09-2026, 16:01
Chhaya Kadam's 'Jathai' in 'Bhootam Bhayam': "Never imagined... I felt it from within"
- •Chhaya Kadam's Marathi film 'Bhootam Bhayam' is set for an OTT release after its theatrical run.
- •Kadam portrays the terrifying character of 'Jathai' in the film.
- •She prepared extensively to match director Ramchandra Gavankar's vision for 'Jathai'.
- •The role required 3.5 hours of prosthetic makeup daily, posing significant physical challenges.
- •Kadam considers 'Jathai' one of her most unique roles, releasing on Zee5 Marathi on September 25, 2025.
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In the film 'Bhootam Bhayam', Chhaya Kadam plays a terrifying and unique character named Jathai, which requires her to speak in Gibberish and undergo heavy prosthetic makeup.
Following its theatrical run, the film 'Bhootam Bhayam' is scheduled to release on Zee5 Marathi on September 25, 2025.
Portraying Jathai was physically challenging because it required about three and a half hours for prosthetic makeup application and removal daily, restricting her movements, alongside mastering the Gibberish language.
