'' Makdee '' ( ) , promoted as '' The Web Of The Witch '' , in English , is a 2002 Indian comedy horror film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj . It stars Shabana Azmi , Makrand Deshpande , Shweta Basu Prasad , Vijay Raaz and Alaap Mazgaonkar . The film tells the story of a young girl in north India and her encounter with an alleged witch in an old mansion in the locality , believed by the locals to be haunted . It also explains the belief in witches and witchcraft across modern day India . The film was screened in the Critics ' Week ( Spotlight on India ) section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival
2003 Cannes Film Festival
2003 Cannes Film Festival
Makdee