Paheli vs The Illusionist
The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.1/10 for Paheli). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 21m. Paheli is the older of the two (2005 against 2006). Both are drama, fantasy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Paheli
The Illusionist| Paheli | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | India | United States of America |
| Director | Amol Palekar | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Anupam Kher, Suniel Shetty, Ratna Pathak Shah | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
Synopsis
Paheli
Kishanlal marries the beautiful Lachchi, but the day after the wedding, he leaves on business for five years. When Kishanlal reappears only a few days later, Lachchi is delighted, but this new Kishanlal is in fact a spirit who has taken the form of Lachchi's husband, after having seen her by chance and fallen in love with her. Four years later, the real Kishanlal returns and the townsfolk must determine who is who.
The Illusionist
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
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