Shiney Ahuja to make Bollywood comeback with 'Ghost'

Actor Shiney Ahuja, who was convicted in a rape case, is making his comeback to Bollywood after almost three years with a new film Ghost.

The horror film, produced by Bharat Shah and Puja Jatinder Bedi, hits cinema houses on December 16.

Ghost, written, edited and directed by Puja, who had earlier co-produced films like Mangal Pandey, Guru, stars, Shiney and Sayali Bhagat in lead roles.

"The film revolves around the city hospital as it witnesses a chain of blood curdling chilling murders... uncanny happenings at the hospital. Today, audiences are intelligent and mature and they need to see some real horror. I aim to scare them," Puja said.

Sayali essays the role of Dr Suhani, while Shiney plays an officer Vijay Singh from the investigating agency.

"I am surprised with the increased and growing appetite for horror films. I am looking forward for a great response hope the audience love this film," veteran producer Bharat Shah, said.

Earlier this year, Ahuja was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment on charges of raping his domestic maid,but was granted bail by the Bombay High Court.